Name it and claim it

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'''Name it and claim it''' is a [[theology]] taught by some [[televangelist]]s, [[faith healing|faith healers]], and [[Pentecostal]] preachers.  Some of them think the "name it and claim it" label is derogatory and prefer it be called "Word of Faith" or the "prosperity gospel".  The gist of "name it and claim it" is that the [[Bible]] contains numerous promises from [[God]] to [[Christian]] believers, but that believers have to first "claim" the promise before it can become effective.  These "promises" may include healing from disease, [[exorcism]] of evil spirits, or various [[supernatural]] gifts supposedly from the [[Holy Spirit]].  Since the Bible includes promises that God will meet the needs of believers, some "name it and claim it" preachers focus on this promise in particular and apply it in ways that would make [[Jesus]] want to vomit.  Do you "need" that new car?  Just name it, and claim it!  Do you "need" a lot of money?  Do you "need" that winning lottery ticket?  You get the idea.
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'''Name it and claim it''' is a [[theology]] taught by some [[televangelist]]s, [[faith healing|faith healers]], and [[Pentecostal]] preachers.  Some of them think the "name it and claim it" label is derogatory and prefer it be called "Word of Faith" or the "prosperity gospel".  The gist of "name it and claim it" is that the [[Bible]] contains numerous promises from [[God]] to [[Christian]] believers, but that believers have to first "claim" the promise before it can become effective.  These "promises" may include healing from disease, [[exorcism]] of evil spirits, power to engage in [[spiritual warfare]] against Satan, or various [[supernatural]] gifts supposedly from the [[Holy Spirit]].  Since the Bible includes promises that God will meet the needs of believers, some "name it and claim it" preachers focus on this promise in particular and apply it in ways that would make [[Jesus]] want to vomit.  Do you "need" that new car?  Just name it, and claim it!  Do you "need" a lot of money?  Do you "need" that winning lottery ticket?  You get the idea.
  
 
==Prominent promoters==
 
==Prominent promoters==

Revision as of 13:14, 2 March 2008

Name it and claim it is a theology taught by some televangelists, faith healers, and Pentecostal preachers. Some of them think the "name it and claim it" label is derogatory and prefer it be called "Word of Faith" or the "prosperity gospel". The gist of "name it and claim it" is that the Bible contains numerous promises from God to Christian believers, but that believers have to first "claim" the promise before it can become effective. These "promises" may include healing from disease, exorcism of evil spirits, power to engage in spiritual warfare against Satan, or various supernatural gifts supposedly from the Holy Spirit. Since the Bible includes promises that God will meet the needs of believers, some "name it and claim it" preachers focus on this promise in particular and apply it in ways that would make Jesus want to vomit. Do you "need" that new car? Just name it, and claim it! Do you "need" a lot of money? Do you "need" that winning lottery ticket? You get the idea.

Prominent promoters

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