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“Seven more bodies were exhumed Tuesday at the Kwa Mugambi area,” bringing to 443 the number of bodies retrieved from the shallow graves in the forest after phase five of the exercise began on Monday.

Shakahola death toll hits 443 as seven more bodies exhumed Seven more bodies were exhumed Tuesday at the Kwa Mugambi area, located south of controversial pastor Paul Makenzi’s homestead in Shakahola Forest, Kilifi county.

“I fear that at Christ’s return many people will be exiled from God’s presence forever, because they followed after men and women preaching a ‘different gospel’ (Galatians 1:6). So I hope that by reflecting on the false prophets of the Old Testament I’ll be able to alert readers to the real danger of their counterparts on our continent today.”

God Isn’t Always Going to Say What You Want to Hear - TGC Africa Israel went into exile after choosing false prophets and rejecting God's. Why? Because they preached what the people desired, instead of God's word

Beware of Shincheonji!

Statement about the Shincheonji Cult — City on a Hill Evangelical Church Statement about the Shincheonji Cult

Confusion: Adventism speaks highly of believing the Bible, quotes from the Bible, even claims that the Bible is the ultimate standard…but Adventism does not teach the sufficiency of Scripture.

Adventism and the Sufficiency of Scripture – Proclamation! Online Magazine | Former Adventist Fellowship OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES • FORMER ADVENTISTS • INQUIRING ADVENTISTS • SABBATARIANS • CONCERNED CHRISTIANS

The scam is everywhere: Fake “men of God” in pulpits and on social media who twist the Scriptures to exploit vulnerable women and girls in the church who desperately seek spiritual help. Find wisdom—and answers—here:

Ladies—Beware of Fake “Men of God!” - Radio Tambua The scam is everywhere: Fake “men of God” in pulpits and on social media who twist the Scriptures to exploit vulnerable women and girls in the church who desperately seek spiritual help. Is there a solution? In this engaging message, Tamira Mtonga...

FACT CHECK: How Seventh-day Adventism’s “Sanctuary Doctrine” collapses

May 18–24, 2024 – Proclamation! Online Magazine | Former Adventist Fellowship OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES • FORMER ADVENTISTS • INQUIRING ADVENTISTS • SABBATARIANS • CONCERNED CHRISTIANS

Online Witch Doctors Lure South African Christians Churches are combating syncretism among millennials and Gen Z amid a rise of social media healers who call on ancestral spirits.

“By teaching us these things, false prophets and teachers are proclaiming a false Christianity. …Don’t listen. Be warned.”

How Many African Preachers Imitate Israel’s False Prophets - TGC Africa As in Jeremiah's day, many false prophets declare "peace, peace." But there's no peace until God has dealt with our sin in his Son

“Today, the church finds itself amidst a sea of voices claiming divine secrets, revelations, and hidden mysteries. From popular apostles to self-proclaimed prophets, many assert that they possess special insights from God. They tantalize believers with promises of deeper truths beyond what is already revealed in Scripture. However, amidst this cacophony of claims, one truth remains; the completeness of God’s revelation in His Word.”

Why the Church Should Beware of New Revelations - In Truth She Delights Read to learn the significance of God's complete revelation and why we shouldn't be misled by claims of new revelations.

“As Shakahola and the victims’ families continue to reckon with the tragedy, the case against Mackenzie, along with 94 of his associates, is proceeding slowly; the trial will begin on April 25th but is likely to take months to conclude. Most of those rescued from the forest still have faith in Mackenzie’s teachings and refuse to testify against him.”

Inside the Kenyan Cult That Starved Itself to Death During COVID-19 a preacher lured thousands of people into a remote forest. Then he told them to stop eating It started with one family. Then another arrived, then another. Soon there were enough of...

The new venue—which cost $10 million—“even features gold toilet seats.”

Christian Ministry Builds State-of-the-Art Stadium Amid Growing Scandals Zimbabwe’s renowned cleric and Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministry founder Walter Magaya recently built a modern soccer stadium in less than six months at his Yadah Complex in the capital city Harare. The project comes at a time when Magaya is facing several scandals, including being accuse...

In the Old Testament, God spoke to Adam, Noah, Moses and many others. He did this in many ways—such as parables, prophecy, dreams, visions and angelic visitations. Yet these revelations were never complete.

But we no longer need to seek visions or go to prophets to know God. Why? Because as the book Hebrews tells us, that was how God spoke long ago to our ancestors. The good news is that today He has spoken to us by His own Son, Jesus Christ, “the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature”—the very one who “upholds all things by the word of His power,” as Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

Jesus: The Final Revelation of God! - Radio Tambua In the Old Testament, God spoke to Adam, Noah, Moses and many others. He did this in many ways—such as parables, prophecy, dreams, visions and angelic visitations. Yet these revelations were never complete. But we no longer need to seek visions or...

Can Christians Be Demon Possessed? - Radio Tambua “Deliverance ministries” are everywhere in Africa. Are you sick? Unable to have children? Maybe your finances are bad. If so, there is surely a “ministry” near you that promises to cast out the demon behind your problem! But is such “deliverance” ...

Are you sick? Unable to have children? Maybe your finances are bad. If so, there is surely a “ministry” near you that promises to cast out the demon behind your problems! But is such “deliverance” what the Bible teaches? Answers here:

Can Christians Be Demon Possessed? “Deliverance ministries” are everywhere in Africa. Are you sick? Unable to have children? Maybe your finances are bad. If so, there is surely a “ministry” ne...

What about women and girls can make them uniquely drawn to cults and false prophets? Rodgers Atwebembeire explains—and helps you protect those you love.

Women and Cults: Why Do They Join? Women are a major influence in the Christian home, church and culture at large. What about women and girls can make them uniquely drawn to cults? Rodgers Atw...

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SPECIAL: Why Easter Is So Important - Radio Tambua Why is it so important that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead? And how do cults try to make this an occasion for confusion? Rodgers Atwebembeire explains—and gives you powerful reasons to rejoice in what Christ has accomplished for ev...

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Jesus’ Resurrection: Its Power and Place in Your Life - Radio Tambua Jesus' victory over death wasn’t just a long-ago event—it”s a source of power for our lives here and now, as Rodgers Atwebembeire explains!

Exposing Benny Hinn—the absolutely predictable, consistently dishonest Word-Faith deceiver.

https://x.com/MikeWingerii/status/1773135690697703774?s=20

Everywhere you look, the cross is the most popular symbol for Christianity. But have you ever wondered why?

INTERVIEW: The Mystery of the Cross - Radio Tambua Everywhere you look, the cross is the most popular symbol for Christianity. But have you ever wondered why? We know that Jesus died on the cross, but again—why? Was the Father unable to save Him from an unjust, painful death? Couldn’t He have foun...

How to Stay OUT of Cults Are you in a cult? Maybe—it all depends on how we define the word “cult.” In this interview, ACFAR researcher Innocent Kamanzi explores several approaches to...

Why does Jesus warn us about false prophets? “Because He loves us. In the face of real danger, warning is the definition of love. Not to warn is indifference. Only an unloving God wouldn’t warn. Jesus warns because He knows both the true depths of sin’s destruction and the true heights of God’s mercy. He knows the threats that lay siege to our lives are profound, and that their defeat necessitated His death. So Jesus speaks with warnings of perfect love.”

Jesus’s Love Warns In the face of real danger, warning is the definition of love.

Spiritual Survival Skills for University Students In our personal lives, discernment is important. For example, we make sure that our doctor is actually a doctor who has studied medicine! But believers too o...

Ogun: How Priests, herbalists slaughtered woman for 'N200m money rituals' - Daily Trust Police Command in Ogun State on Thursday arrested and paraded two priests of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Prophet Peter Oluwalolese and Prophet Jamiu Yusuf, for alleged brutal killing of one Sulaimon Adijat, 35, for money ritual purposes. Two herbalists, Moses Abidemi and Oluwo Samuel Monday as wel...

The Missing Dimension in “Deliverance” Ministry Does the Bible tell believers to seek “deliverance” to be freed from poverty, sin, and spiritual bo***ge? Danson Ottawa gives a wise word of caution.

Believers who don’t take church seriously—instead attending “fellowships” with poor doctrine and no accountability—expose themselves to great spiritual risk, as Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

Why Church? Questions—and Answers—for Every Believer Believers who don’t take church seriously—instead attending “fellowships” with poor doctrine and no accountability—put themselves at serious spiritual risk, ...

Do Christians and Muslims Believe in the Same Jesus? Matt Bennett offers a detailed explanation of the differences between Christian and Islamic views on Jesus.

“…and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples…” (Acts 20:30) What you need to know about Benny Hinn—his decades of errors and deceptions:

The Many Faces of Benny Hinn

How can you “get to the gospel” in your conversations with Muslims? Wisdom here:

https://www.str.org/w/get-to-the-gospel-with-muslims

The gospel of prosperity undermines dignity while affirming the affluent in their lifestyle. Besides being unbiblical, it is not really a solution to the challenge of poverty.

The Indignity of the Prosperity Gospel - Femi Adeleye - Lausanne Movement The gospel of prosperity is a significant challenge to the church, especially in areas of extreme poverty and extreme wealth. Femi Adeleye (Ghana/Nigeria) shows how this ‘gospel’ undermines dignity while affirming the affluent in their lifestyle. Besides being unbiblical, it is not really a solu...