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Do you have a Bible question for me? Questions about the economy? Family? Something else? You can now post your questions on this new webpage for that purpose using the commentary feature below.
A moderator will notify me (or I will retrieve the question myself) and the answer will be posted either within that same comment (if my answer is short) or as a new blog post teaching that elaborates on that topic more fully. In this latter case, the question will also appear here on this page with a link to the new article that answers it.
Notes: Questions will not display immediately, and I have to have time to respond, so please be patient for the answers. Also, any inappropriate or profane questions will be disregarded and deleted without ever being displayed or acknowledged.
Lastly, be aware that I base my answers first and foremost on the Bible (regardless of the topic) and then secondarily on sound data and science (such as archeology, economics, financials, case studies, etc.). Furthermore, if you have read any of my other articles here on RichVermillion.com, or on the “biblical rebuke” KennethCopelandBlog.com, you should know that I have a tendency to “tell it like it is.” So do not expect a “pat” answer to your queries, and be fully prepared to be surprised by what I write—because quite often biblical truth is shocking.
Now with these simple caveats in mind, ask away!
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so rich if these guys are shams whats in it for them do not blessings comes with giving rather it be them or someone else do you have a better means of giving some one hope the bible says the destruction of the poor is their poverty prov(10:15) is not poverty evil paul said we are to be delivered from this present evil world(gal1:4)is he talking about now or when we die is not the gospel the good news in which paul said he is not ashamed for it is the power of god and that it leads to salvation and in the greek and hebrew is not salvation more than the born again experience is not the power god’s word doesnot the bible states that all things are possible to those who believe(mk9:23)and that god is able to do exceeding and abundantly above all that we can ask or think according to the power that worketh in us(eph3:20)if the holy spirit in me bears witness with what these guys are saying according to the scriptures what then is the problem.please help a brother out not with beating and badgering the prosperity teachers but with scriptures that will deliver me from this present evil world give me hope how do a regular joe like meaccording to scripture live the abundant life that jesus died for.thank you very much sir wating for your reply.
Rich’s Answer: Tyrone, thanks for posting your question here on the Ask Rich page. I have answered you in a new post entitled, Prosperity vs. Theological Error here on this blog. Please go there for the details.
Mr.Vermillion,
Just wanted to send a note of thanks. I too have been ashamed of the tolerance in Faith and Charismatic groups of errant doctrines and twisted scriptures. However, for me, it has been very hard to minister to/share with these teachers and adherents due to obvious disagreements. Your page though [Rich note: I think Kevin is referring to Prosperity vs. Theological Error], has assisted me in remembering that these are our estranged brothers and sisters in Christ. This is excellent motivation to excercise the love of God and hope to restore our brothers and sisters.
KR
Rich’s Reply: Thank you, Kevin, for the encouraging feedback. We all surely have much work to do for the Kingdom if we are to see these people redeemed from error. Thankfully, we constantly find more and more true believers undertaking this task.
It always warms my heart whenever I have contact with my fellow co-laborers in Christ. It is a fact that the Lord is raising up many for this worthy endeavor… and it is surely a blessing to hear from another blessed co-laborer as you, my brother.
God bless you, as you continue to love Him, and labor with and for Him.
Always in Jesus,
- Rich
Have you listened to Jacob Prasch – an excellent Hebraic Christian teacher. He teaches on deception in the church, says a lot about Copeland, Hinn, Meyers etc.
Also can you explain more about the Kabbalah practices of Kenneth Copeland that you mentioned.
Excellent teaching on Theological error page. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for all you are doing. We have family members involved with KCM and are keen for them to know the Truth.
Paul and Rachael (Scotland)
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Rich’s Answer: It is so nice, Paul and Rachael, to have siblings from Scotland stop by and chat here on my blog.
I have not heard of Jacab Prasch or his teaching personally, but I will Google around and check him out now that you have brought him to my attention.
Regarding Copeland’s Kabbalah teaching (also spelled “Cabala” and other ways) Kenneth Copeland sat down for nearly eight hours one day with one Mr. Dan Stratton back in 2006 (who is an admitted and unrepentant member of the satanic cult known as the Skull and Bones). Copeland was personally taught blasphemous things by that practicing Kabbalah-ist regarding the Hebraic names of our Lord. Copeland subsequently began teaching this garbage himself publicly, and has since looked to this same perverted man at other times for additional “insights” (e.g. even during his public teaching as he consulted the man, who was sitting in the audience). I am sure there have been other times additionally beyond those of which I have direct knowledge.
Copeland has also publicly “endorsed” this same admitted member of a known satanic cult as an “apostle” when he proph-e-lied over him at the 2007 DC Victory Campaign in the Friday night service. Kenneth and Gloria Copeland (in conjunction with pastors George and Terri Pearsons) have repeatedly allowed him to “teach” at Eagle Mountain International Church (EMIC) as well.
Obviously, Copeland has strong connections with this false-apostle…but his connections are also with Stratton’s fellow cult members. These facts can be documented by video of several services and BVOV broadcasts, but also via Copeland’s own KCM website. Take special note thereon of all the search instances that reference Dan Stratton and Doug Wead (who is a surrogate of the Skull and Bones for many years through the Bush family).
Thus, the depravity of Kenneth Copeland and his family is quite extreme, but I am hopeful not beyond the reach of God’s grace if they will simply repent. Of course, that brings me to the very purpose of our own Copeland-redemption project, KennethCopelandBlog.com, wherein we are “calling on the man, his family, and his ministry…to simply repent.”
You can learn more about Mr. Stratton and how I know him from my post entitled, Comments About ‘Bonesman’ Stratton, here on this blog. There is extensive discussion on Stratton’s public teaching of Kabbalah in the commentary below that article. That will help you understand from whom Copeland was primarily influenced this blasphemous direction. My article The REAL Gospel also helps to give further clarity regarding what the Bible says about these matters.
Thanks again for commenting and posting your question here on the “Ask Rich” page. Blessings to you both there in Scotland, as you continue to follow the True Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ with all your hearts.
Always in Jesus,
-Rich
Why is your rebuke of kenneth copeland got so much information that is “COMING SOON”. If you felt the way about the information you have, you would be putting it on the web and letting people know NOW.
Otherwise, a more cynical person might be tempted to think that “COMING SOON” “COMING SOON” “COMING SOON” is just a way to make it look like you know more than you do and Kenneth is worse than you make him out to be.
Awaiting a swift reply,
Dave
Rich Answer: Excellent question, Dave. Fairly comprehensive answers to your query may be found on the new FAQ page of KennethCopelandBlog.com, especially under topics 1 & 2. Of course, there is additional clarifying information under the other topics as well, so please review that FAQ page in its entirety.
Thanks again for posting a question. I hope my reply was “swift” enough for you (chuckle); regardless, I always try to get to these questions at my earliest opportunity (as I noted above within the introductory text of this page).
Always in Jesus,
-Rich Vermillion
UPDATE: The KennethCopelandBlog.com project is now being more fully populated with information. Please review that website’s Table of Contents page for more information.
Hello everyone!
I guess it is to be expected, but our increased exposure regarding our KennethCopelandBlog.com project has greatly increased the number of questions coming in about the Copelands to this page. Questions about their house…their family…even one question about KCM’s similarities to Bernie Madoff’s ponzi scheme! (Oi ve.)
I know I have answered some questions previously (below), but frankly this page was not intended to be a bulletin board for Copeland discussions. Additionally, I clearly stated in the About page of that blog, and within some of the videos, that we do not want to field a bunch of questions about the Copelands and their personal habits. So respectfully, I am going to refrain from answering most Copeland questions from this point forward on the Ask Rich page. (I reserve the right to make an exception, of course.)
Any further questions posted here might be answered eventually on KennethCopelandBlog.com itself, however, especially in the FAQ page. So if you have a question, we are not forbidding you from asking. However, we are going to refrain from filling up this Ask Rich page with any more material that is better suited for that website. Thank you all for understanding.
Media persons can still contact me by our Contact page to discuss these issues. We have received media requests for comment/information before, and will continue to answer those to the best of our ability.
Now…if you have any questions on ANY topic non-specific to the Copelands, please feel free to post that question here. In accordance with the rules set out at the top of this page, we will do our best to answer you query.
Always in Jesus,
-Rich