False Teacher

Jonathan Shuttlesworth

Revival Today evangelist who calls prosperity critics 'the stupidest people'

Biography

Jonathan Shuttlesworth is an evangelist and founder of Revival Today ministry. He is a vocal defender of the prosperity gospel, authoring '35 Questions for Those Who Hate the Prosperity Gospel.' He calls those who reject prosperity teaching 'some of the stupidest people you will ever meet' and accuses them of 'hating blessings.' His aggressive defense of Word of Faith theology and dismissive attitude toward critics demonstrates the movement's unwillingness to engage with biblical correction.

Biblical Assessment

Every preacher is tested against our 5-point biblical framework. Here's how Jonathan Shuttlesworth measures up:

Title & Authority

VERDICT: FAIL

Self-appointed evangelist operating within the Word of Faith network. Uses aggressive rhetoric rather than biblical argument to defend prosperity teaching.

Scripture:

2 Timothy 2:24-25, Titus 3:2, 1 Peter 3:15

Gospel Message

VERDICT: FAIL

Teaches prosperity gospel — that God wants all believers financially wealthy and that faith produces material abundance. This replaces the gospel of Christ crucified with a gospel of material acquisition.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 6:5-10, Luke 6:20, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Fruit & Lifestyle

VERDICT: FAIL

His fruit is division and hostility. Calling critics 'stupidest people' shows contempt rather than the gentleness Scripture commands. Creates unnecessary division within the body of Christ.

Scripture:

Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:17, Proverbs 15:1

Revelation vs. Scripture

VERDICT: FAIL

Elevates Word of Faith teachings as equal to Scripture. Dismisses 2,000 years of church teaching on wealth and poverty in favor of modern prosperity theology.

Scripture:

2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jude 1:3, Acts 17:11

Finances & Transparency

VERDICT: FAIL

Revival Today promotes prosperity theology that encourages giving to receive financial blessing. The ministry benefits financially from the very teaching it promotes.

Scripture:

2 Peter 2:3, 1 Timothy 6:5, Acts 8:18-23

Key Quotes

These statements from Jonathan Shuttlesworth reveal doctrinal error.

"Those who reject the prosperity gospel message are some of the stupidest people you will ever meet."

— Jonathan Shuttlesworth

Violates: 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Proverbs 15:1, James 3:17

Source: 35 Questions for Those Who Hate the Prosperity Gospel

"Critics of prosperity teaching hate blessings and cannot answer the tough questions."

— Jonathan Shuttlesworth

Violates: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:11-12

Source: Revival Today teachings

Sources & References

All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:

•35 Questions for Those Who Hate the Prosperity Gospel (book)
•Revival Today ministry
•Word of Faith conference appearances
•Kenneth Copeland network broadcasts

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