False Teacher

Myles Munroe

Dominion theology teacher who denied the centrality of the cross

Biography

Myles Munroe (1954–2014) was a Bahamian evangelist, author, and leadership speaker who taught a dominion theology that reduced God to a powerless figure dependent on human cooperation. He denied the centrality of the cross, explicitly teaching that 'the good news is not Jesus' and that believers should not preach 'blood on the cross.' His teachings placed human authority above divine sovereignty and replaced the gospel of Christ crucified with a kingdom-dominion self-empowerment message.

Biblical Assessment

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

Title & Authority

VERDICT: FAIL

Self-appointed apostle and teacher. Built a personal ministry empire around dominion theology. Claimed authority to redefine the gospel message itself.

Scripture:

2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Peter 2:1

Gospel Message

VERDICT: FAIL

Explicitly taught 'the good news is not Jesus' and told followers not to preach 'blood on the cross.' Replaced the gospel of Christ crucified with a dominion/kingdom self-empowerment message. Also taught that God cannot act without human permission.

Scripture:

1 Corinthians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 6:14

Fruit & Lifestyle

VERDICT: FAIL

His teachings produce followers who deny the cross, reject the blood atonement, and see themselves as sovereign over their circumstances rather than submitted to God. The fruit is a crossless, bloodless religion.

Scripture:

Matthew 7:16-20, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Philippians 3:18-19

Revelation vs. Scripture

VERDICT: FAIL

Claims personal revelations about 'kingdom principles' that directly contradict the apostolic gospel. Elevates dominion theology above the clear teaching of Scripture about the cross and God's sovereignty.

Scripture:

Galatians 1:8, Revelation 22:18-19, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Finances & Transparency

VERDICT: FAIL

Built a large ministry empire around leadership conferences and book sales. Taught prosperity and dominion as entitlements rather than calling believers to sacrificial service.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 6:5, 2 Peter 2:3, Acts 20:33-35

Key Quotes

These statements from Myles Munroe reveal doctrinal error.

"God could not interfere in earth's realm without the cooperation of a man... God has the power, but you have the authority. God has the might, but you have the right."

— Myles Munroe

Violates: Psalm 115:3, Daniel 4:32, Job 42:2, Luke 22:42

Source: Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer, Whitaker House, 2002

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"People ain't worrying about no blood on the cross... you don't want be talking about blood in the boardroom... The good news is not Jesus."

— Myles Munroe

Violates: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 6:14

Source: Kingdom teaching sermon (YouTube recording)

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Sources & References

All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:

•Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer (Whitaker House, 2002)
•Kingdom teaching sermon recordings (YouTube)
•Bahamas Faith Ministries International publications
•Leadership conferences and book series

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