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Affirmation: We affirm that in the Old Testament, God revealed Himself to people in temporary altars, tabernacles and temples. We affirm that these locations served as points on earth where God and man would meet. We affirm, therefore, that altars, tabernacles and temples had a real validity in the worship of God’s people. We also affirm that all these found their fulfillment in Jesus who is the final revelation of God and meeting place between God and man. We affirm that, after Jesus, no earthly location possesses peculiar spiritual significance as a portal to accessing divine blessing or as an indispensable place for worship.

Denial: We deny that local church buildings are or should have altars which serve as points of connection to heaven. We also deny that christians are required to ‘raise up’ visible or invisible altars in order to gain spiritual control of any particular territory. We deny that special deliverances are required to tear down invisible altars in order to rid families, churches, cities or countries of spiritual evil.

Zeal or Hypocrisy: What’s Fuelling Our Prayers and Fasting? Article 6

Zeal or Hypocrisy: What’s Fuelling Our Prayers and Fasting?

Over the last century, many churches in Zimbabwe and across Africa have increasingly embraced fasting, especially at the beginning of the year. Some congregations fast for periods ranging from 10 to 40 days. Supporters typically cite Luke 4 to justify this practice. Regrettably, there have been reports of some individuals suffering severe consequences from excessive fasting, even death. While opinions on fasting vary, I believe…
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Your Problem Isn’t an Evil Altar but God Is the Solution Article 6

Your Problem Isn’t an Evil Altar but God Is the Solution

In certain charismatic and Pentecostal movements, the concept of “breaking evil altars” holds significant sway. Often presented as a diagnosis for the various challenges and struggles faced by believers, this belief has spurred many on a mission to dismantle supposedly malevolent spiritual altars in search of a solution to woes such as poverty, sickness, relational strife, and infertility. Given how…
Wanjiru Ng’ang’a
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Altars and Our Problems Article 6

Altars and Our Problems

In the parlance of christianity in Kenya, it is not uncommon to hear the word ‘altar’ being used. This is particularly true amongst our charismatic/pentecostal friends. The idea behind the word seems to be that there are certain spiritual realities present in particular places that serve as a point of connection between heaven and earth. Good altars serve as portals…
John Musyimi
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True Spiritual Warfare: How the Gospel Tears Down the Real Strongholds Article 5Article 6Article 9Article 10Article 11

True Spiritual Warfare: How the Gospel Tears Down the Real Strongholds

The African church’s true weapon: the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. The Confusion About Spiritual Warfare Across much of African Christianity today, few topics stir as much passion—or as much confusion—as spiritual warfare. In many towns and cities, it has become the dominant metaphor for the Christian life, the central theme of conferences, overnight vigils, and church slogans. On any…
Danson Ottawa
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Raise an Altar? Part 2 Article 6

Raise an Altar? Part 2

"WE AFFIRM that in the Old Testament God revealed Himself to people in temporary altars, tabernacles, and temples. We affirm that these locations served as points on earth where God and man would meet. We affirm, therefore, that altars, tabernacles, and temples had a real validity in the worship of God’s people. We also affirm that all these found their…
Mark Ben Thuku
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Raise an Altar? Part 1 Article 6

Raise an Altar? Part 1

"WE AFFIRM that in the Old Testament God revealed Himself to people in temporary altars, tabernacles, and temples. We affirm that these locations served as points on earth where God and man would meet. We affirm, therefore, that altars, tabernacles, and temples had a real validity in the worship of God’s people. We also affirm that all these found their…
Mark Ben Thuku
October 24, 2025