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Kenneth Copeland: Quotes, False Teachings, False Doctrines
Examining Kenneth Copeland Teaching of the Gospel
Kenneth Copeland is a popular faith movement teacher. Many say do not
attack Kenneth Copeland. I wish to say that I am not attacking at all, but
I am sharing information that is needed for the body of Christ to know
concerning what Kenneth Copeland Ministries teaches concerning what took
place at the cross and what Jesus went through for atonement. I ask all
those who read this to be open enough to look at this carefully and decide
for yourself whether or not Kenneth Copeland is true or false doctrines on
the message of the cross and salvation.
I have emailed Kenneth Copeland Ministries many times asking for
confirmation of Kenneth Copeland false teaching that Jesus had to die
spiritually and go to hell to suffer punishment for sins there, and that
Jesus was the first one to be born again. What I am going to share is what
I was given and what I have found at Kenneth Copeland's site, and other
references which clearly show Kenneth Copeland does in fact teach these
things which is very important to the body of Christ.
I received a letter from Kenneth Copeland Ministries in July 8, 2002 and
was informed the following:
"Brother Copeland has made it a policy to not respond to or debate with anyone about their disagreements with him over the Word of God (Titus 3:9' 2 Timothy 2:23-26). In most cases no one changes their beliefs and an even greater division is created in the Body of Christ. Strife and division in His Body do not please the Lord (Proverbs 6:12-19; Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians 3:3-9; James 3:16-18)." Now I understand that talking to certain people it can be useless at times, but it depends upon the person. Anyone can say what was said here about not responding or debating over the Word of God if one disagrees with them, but that truly is stating if one disagrees with them they do not need to defend or prove what they believe. I could say Jesus was not the Son of God and give why I believe, and then someone says to me why do you believe that? If I said, "I make it my policy not to debate over these things because it is displeasing to God and causes division." Doesn't that sound silly? Kenneth Copeland knows full well that there are those who are examining his ministry and are letting others know what is wrong with his teachings, and he says it is not him who is teaching these things, it is the Bible.
Quote: "I've had ugly books written about me because I said that Jesus
died spiritually, but the fact is, I didn't say that the Bible said it.
Jesus became our substitute. If he hadn't died spiritually, then we could
never have been made alive spiritually. But He did! On the cross, Jesus
was separated from the glory of God. He allowed Himself to be made sin for
us, and He became obedient to death. He went into the pit of hell and
suffered there as though He was the One Who had committed the sin." (The
Power of His Resurrection by Kenneth Copeland/
http://kcm.org/studycenter/articles/seasonal/power_of_resurrection.php)
Kenneth Copeland at his site acknowledges that Jesus died spiritually and
went to hell to suffer as a sinner and more references coming will confirm
that. The following is another letter that I received after receiving a
letter from Kenneth Copeland Ministries in July 8, 2002. This letter was
dated August 1, 2002 concerning the questions I asked about.
Quote: "The place designated as hell is Sheol or Hades. Before Jesus
died and arose, hell was the abode of the spirits of men after death. It
was divided into two compartments, which were separated by a great
gulf-one, which housed the souls of the righteous and the other, the
unrighteous. In Jesus' reference to Lazarus and the rich man, hell was a
place of torment for the unrighteous, while the righteous obtained comfort
at Abraham's bosom. While Jesus' body lay in the sepulcher or grave, His
spirit was delivered to hell. He went not just into the comfort zone, but
into the depth to be punished for Adam's treason and our sin." (An
Email from Kenneth Copeland Ministries Staff in response to my asking did
Jesus go to hell and why did He go there, August 1, 2002)
I would encourage anyone who wants to see why Jesus was not separated from
the Father on the cross please go to "Was
Jesus Separated From The Father On The Cross?"
. The following quotes expose the false teachings of Kenneth Copeland
Ministries.
Quote: "Now here's the part I want you to get. When He said, "It is
finished," on that cross he was not speaking of the plan of redemption --
the plan of redemption had just begun. There were still three days and
three nights to be gone through before He went to the throne." (Kenneth
Copeland, What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Kenneth Copeland
Ministries, side two tape)
Quote: "See, you have to realize that He [Jesus] died; you have to
realize that He went into the pit of hell as a mortal man made sin. But He
didn't stay there, thank God. He was reborn in the pit of hell and
resurrected." (Kenneth
Copeland, What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Kenneth Copeland
Ministries, side two tape)
Quote: "The righteousness of God was made to be sin. He [Jesus]
accepted the sin nature of Satan in His own spirit and at the moment that
He did that He cried, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" You
don't know what happened at the cross. Why do you think Moses, obeying the
instruction of God, hung the serpent up on the pole instead of a lamb?
That used to bug me. I said, "Why in the world would you want to put a
snake up there -- the sign of Satan? Why didn't you put a lamb on that
pole." And the Lord said, "Because, it was the sign of Satan that was
hanging on the cross." He said, "I accepted in my own spirit spiritual
death and the light was turned off." (Kenneth
Copeland, What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Kenneth Copeland
Ministries, side two tape)
This truly is blasphemous on teaching Jesus became the nature of Satan,
and that Jesus had to go to hell to pay the price for sin, and that is was
not finished through His death and shed blood. Below are what the
Scriptures clearly teach on what brought atonement and what the true
Gospel message is.
THE SCRIPTURES TEACH JESUS' BLOOD ATONES
Concluding here it is clear that Kenneth Copeland Ministries
teaches false doctrines contrary to what the Word of God teaches. I
encourage you to read our article "Was Jesus Separated From The Father On
The Cross?" (In our Faith Movement & Controversial Christian section)
That article answers the false teachings that Jesus was separated, and
died spiritually, or became literally sin. May you be blessed in the Lord
and may you grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus.
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