E. W. Kenyon.

E. W. Kenyon was a Baptist pastor, who lived towards the end of the 19th and mid 20th century. Part of his education was at Emerson College in New England, a hot bed of 'New Thought' ideas e.g. Christian Science. Although a preacher, He became better known for his many written books that became very popular after his death.
He taught ideas like, we can become 'little gods', faith is a force, the power of positive confession, that Christ became a 'sinner' on the Cross for us, that He had to be 'born again' in Hades, and many other ideas that stemmed from the metaphysical doctrines of New Thought.
Although not a Pentecostal (he took a dim view of speaking in tongues), his books heavily influenced the theology of people like, Kenneth Hagin, Fred Price, Kenneth Copeland and other 'Word of Faith' preachers. In fact, Kenneth Hagin plagiarized from Kenyon in several of his books. Kenyon's daughter took legal proceedings against Hagin.
If Kenneth Hagin was the 'Father' of the Word of Faith movement, Kenyon was its 'Grandfather 'Today, many in the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements, still devour Kenyon's books, espouse his theology, without perceiving the error of the New Thought origins of so much of his teachings

dms1972 said:

This is an article I am currently reading, it argues against the view that WOF movement is heretical, and says it is just in need of correction.

Reconstructing Word of Faith Theology – Vreeland

A Defense, Analysis, and Refinement of the Theology of the Word of Faith Movement By Derek E. Vreeland, Cornerstone Church, Americus, Georgia Presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the …

www.hopefaithprayer.com

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Well, everyone has an opinion. For me, I judge the fruit of their ministry, and it is found wanting. Thanks for posting the article.
Be blessed.

SavedByGrace3 said:

Thanks for the info.
Can you specify where exactly Kenyon used the term "little gods?"
Can you specify where exactly Kenyon used the term "faith is a force?"
Can you specify where exactly Kenyon used the term "the power of positive confession?"
My understanding is that E.W. Kenyon did experience and speak in tongues, but it was not a focal point of his theology. In fact, it is documented that he spoke in tongues when he was passing away at over 80 years old.
I have read Kenyon for over 50 years. I have never heard of some of these things.

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I won't be making any further comments on this subject.
Peace.