The Bill Johnson Cornucopia of False Teaching, Bible-Twisting and General Absurdity
Bill Johnson has a warm and likable personality, and he comes across as a knowledgeable and godly man; but beneath his charming personality is a specific theological viewpoint that must be evaluated (just like any pastor). Although he uses Biblical words and phrases, Johnson preaches a Word of Faith version of Christianity that has no legitimate connection to Bible-based Christianity. He spends the vast majority of his time talking about his own ideas, visions and "downloads" from God, and very little time even quoting from God's (actual) Word.
He is proud of his friendship with prosperity preacher and obvious fraud, Benny Hinn, whom he had as an honored guest speaker at his church in 2017.
More recently, Bill Johnson has begun meeting with Word of Faith Grandfather (and Prosperity Pimp), Kenneth Copeland:
Bill Johnson was declared a top leader ("Apostle") by C. Peter Wagner in the New Apostolic Reformation, but he claims to be unaware of the very movement he's a prominent leader of. Bill Johnson does NOT want you to know about The Charismatic Day of Infamy. Bill Johnson and his co-pastor, Kris Vallotton (text) (click here for audio) have become extremely influential to millions of people around the world, but many Christians have simply assumed that these men must be trustworthy since they are so "popular" (rich and famous).
The Bible has a lot to say about the importance of good doctrine and the necessity of confronting false teachers.
An example of the utter nonsense coming from Bill Johnson
In the following Bill Johnson/Bethel Church memes, notice the emphasis on how important we are, and how the Christian life is not centered around worshipping Jesus, who died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins (that is never mentioned), but instead it's a Word of Faith/Dominionist/Gnostic belief system, with a little bit of Chinese fortune cookie theology thrown in to tickle itching ears. Also, notice how many of these sayings directly contradict the Bible and don't even make sense (click the photos to view):
Here are a whole bunch of articles from different Christians from various theological and denominational backgrounds who all agree on the very un-Biblical and downright dangerous beliefs of Bill Johnson:
10 (BIG!) Reasons Why You Should RUN AWAY From Bethel Redding
What Are Bill Johnson's Heresies? by Brandon Hines
A Critique of Bill Johnson's "The Way of Life"
At What Price Awakening? Examining the Theology and Practice of the Bethel Movement by Stephen Tan
An Invasion of Error-Book Review of "When Heaven Invades Earth" by Bob DeWaay
Book Review: When Heaven Invades Earth, by Bill Johnson reviewed by David Schrock
The Bethel Church Upgrade by Herescope
The Fruits of Bethel Church-Ashamed of the Gospel, Flirting with the Occult
The New Age Propensities of Bill Johnson by Lighthouse Trails Research
Bill Johnson's Christology-A New Age Christ? by CrossWise (with links to more articles)
Bill Johnson-A Comedy of Errors by Marsha West (with links to more articles)
Bill Johnson-Bethel Redding by Apostasy Watch (with links to more articles and videos)
Bill Johnson: "Jesus was so empty of Divine capacity" by My Word Like Fire
Bill Johnson's $400.00 Thumb Drive
The Physics of Heaven by Herescope (multi-part series)
Warning: Bill Johnson and Bethel Church by Andrew Strom
Defrauding Millions: Bethel Church and Benny Hinn Together by Jeff Maples
To Sharon from Bethel Church: A Response To Your Rebuke by Bud Ahlheim
List of Fighting for the Faith episodes with Bill Johnson
Errors of Bethel and Jesus Culture by Tony Wood
Cross Encounters Radio: Bethel Church by Tony Miano (text only available)
Bill Johnson in Denial by Bud Press
Bethel EXPOSED: Interview with Justin Peters by Red Grace Media
Bill Johnson, IHOP & Ancient Heresy Reborn Interview with Bob DeWaay
Book Review: When Heaven Invades Earth: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles by Eric Davis
Bill Johnson and his false god video
Michael Brown's Spin Control for Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton Want the Mantle of False Teacher William Branham
Kris Vallotton: Prosperity Preacher Exchanging Love for Wealth
Kris Vallotton RUNS From His Own Facebook Post!!
Bill Johnson, IHOP and the "Passion" Translation
The Mike Bickle and IHOP Cornucopia of False Teaching, Bridal Weirdness and 24/7 Confusion
"Getting Wasted with the Holy Spirit" at Bethel Redding
Kris Vallotton: "We Shouldn't Confess Our Sins to Each Other"
Bill Johnson Accepts Full Responsibility for Raging Fires in Redding, CA
Bethel Church: The False Gospel of Kris Vallotton (Cross Encounters’ article); CER: Kris Vallotton and Bethel Church's False Gospel audio hosted on Blog Talk Radio.
Did this article really get you upset? Do you have an urge to retreat back into your comfortable beliefs about Bill Johnson & Company? PLEASE read the following articles!
Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.
Assertions and Assumptions are NOT the Foundation of the Church
The Hyper-Charismatic House of Cards: Let it Fall and Be Free
Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton, Benny Hinn and thousands of prosperity-preaching, false teachers around the world hope you never read this: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know!
“And yet some people actually imagine that the revelation in God’s Word is not enough to meet our needs. They think that God from time to time carries on an actual conversation with them, chatting with them, satisfying their doubts, testifying to His love for them, promising them support and blessings. As a result, their emotions soar; they are full of bubbling joy that is mixed with self-confidence and a high opinion of themselves. The foundation for these feelings, however, does not lie within the Bible itself, but instead rests on the sudden creations of their imaginations. These people are clearly deluded. God’s Word is for all of us and each of us; He does not need to give particular messages to particular people.”
— Jonathan Edwards
This is one of "pastor" Bill Johnson's cars:
Here's "pastor" Kris Vallotton bragging about his brand new sports car on Facebook:
Mathew 12: 38-41 "Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here."
Matthew 24: 3-14; 24-25 “As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" And Jesus answered and said to them, "See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will mislead many. You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. Because lawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. (Vs. 24): For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (25) Behold, I have told you in advance.”
2 Peter 2:1-3 “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”
Romans 16:18 “For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.”
2 Corinthians 2:17 “Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.”
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 “For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.”
Steven Kozar started The Messed Up Church; he is an artist (StevenKozar.com is his art website), musician, blogger, and stuff. He makes videos, too, on The Messed Up Church YouTube channel.