Yes. But I guess what the subject of another thread might be is just what is Word of Faith. Does the history of the movement have ANY say in the answer to this question.
I ask you bluntly...are you following teachers of a "movement", or do you following the teachings of Jesus Christ???
Now THAT is a very, very good question. Too many people are followers of their movements or denominations seemingly BEFORE Christ; and that simply is not correct.
To answer: I follow the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Biblical record. The bible tells us that Jesus started His church (Matt 16:18), and that the gates of Hell will not prevail against it (ditto). He tells us that the church is the pillar and ground of truth (1 Tim 3:15). So we are not isolate ourselves against the establishment of church, rather we are to not foresake assembling ourselves together (Heb 10:25) and in coming together, to come in peace and edification (Rom 1:2, Eph 2:21-22; 4:16, Phil 1:27, Col 2:2, 1 Thes 5:11). And we are to follow the lead of our elders and leaders (pastors, evangelists, teachers, apostles, prophets) (Eph 4:11-13, Phil 3:17, 1 Tim 5:17).
So it is Jesus (and the biblical record first), but that being taught by the annointed men of God whom He gave us for our edification. My understanding of the biblical record leads me to the
established movement of Word of Faith, which to my understanding teaches biblical doctrine and theology more accurately than any other movement or denomination.
If we seperate ourselves out from the annointed men of God then we, like a lost sheep, are more prone to the attacks of the enemy than those of us who are under proper biblical authority.
And since I have aligned myself with the Word of Faith teachings and leaders, I will not flippantly disregard what they teach and call for
their repentence. Rather I will move slowly and diligently, with honor. If I have ought against any of them I will take it up with them in private, and that in the presence of two or three witnesses -- not airing my dirty laundry before the entire congregation:
1Ti 5:19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
Let's see that in a more English friendly version 
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1Ti 5:19 Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges.
And, why would you call it a "movement"??? I thought word of faith was taught in God's Word...wouldn't that make this mainstream according to God (a sharp contrast to what is considered mainstream according to the religious world).
Once again you a mixing terms and bringing an ecclectic meaning to words.
The word of faith is what Paul and the leaders of the church preach:
Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
This was used to name the movement, Word of Faith, which is a movement that started with Kenneth E. Hagin, with roots back to Kenyon and others, and propogated down through Kenneth Copeland as the most recognized teacher, evangelist and prophet within the movement today; among others who teach as Hagin led and taught them, passed down through the ranks, and, of course, always tested against the biblical Word of God for accuracy.
This is a movement instead of a denomination because it has not been brought together under a unified and collective governing body. It should be expected that this will eventually occur within WoF.
Such designation should only be used identify the outstanding beliefs or emphasis within the Church; for as the parts of the body each have their own function, the parts of the Church each have theirs. It is only for identification and not for seperation, for we are not to be sectarian (1 Cor 1:10-17). Christ is not divided.
