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Word of Faith (also known as ''Word-Faith'' or simply ''Faith'') is a worldwide Christian movement; it teaches that Christians can access the power of faith or fear through speech. Its distinctive teachings are found on the radio, Internet, television, and in many Christian churches.〔(Rhema.org )〕〔(Eagle Mountain International Church, TX )〕〔(Faith Life Church, Branson )〕〔(kcm.org media )〕〔(Charles Capps Media )〕〔(E. W. Kenyon Ministry )〕〔(Kenyon downloads )〕 The basic doctrine preached is that of wealth and health through positive confession. The Word of Faith movement has many distinctive teachings including physical, emotional, financial, relational, and spiritual healing or prosperity for any who has the right belief-filled confession.〔(Word of Faith Statement of Faith )〕 The movement emphasizes choosing to speak the promises and provisions that the speaker wants, that is in agreement with the Bible, as an act of faith and agreement with God's plans and purposes. They believe this is what Jesus meant in , when he said believers shall have whatsoever they say and pray with faith. The term ''word of faith'' itself is derived from the biblical passage which speaks of "''the word of faith that we preach''."〔(Gary E. Gilley, "The Word-Faith Movement" )〕〔("Major Branches of Religions Ranked by Number of Adherents" )〕 ==Historical Origins== Evangelist E.W. Kenyon (1867-1948) is usually given credit as the originator of Word of Faith teaching. He began as a Methodist minister and evolved into a Pentecostal. Kenyon's principal disciple was Kenneth Hagin Sr., the recognized "father" of the Word of Faith movement. Hagin (1917-2003) believed that it is God's will that believers would always be in good health, financially successful, and happy. Hagin's principal disciple was Kenneth Copeland who, with his wife, Gloria, is the unofficial leader of the Word of Faith movement. While Copeland remains the leader of the Word of Faith movement, several newer mass media Word of Faith preachers have eclipsed him in popularity, viz., Joel Osteen, Benny Hinn, and Joyce Meyer. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Word of Faith」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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