Published on March 6, 2024, 12:53 am

The debunking of Little-God Theology dominates real news in the religious sphere lately, as widespread heresies come to light. Trusted news sources report on a charismatic belief, often seen among false teachers, which suggests that humans possess the capacity to become God or attain divine status like Him. Portrayed not just among charismatics, this doctrine underlies Mormon teaching—that believers are destined to partake in God’s divinity and evolve into gods themselves.

At a Caribbean conference recently, “Apostle” Mary Banks publicly shared these beliefs with what could be characterized as reckless abandon. She leveraged her platform to distribute distorted interpretations of Scripture that sorely deviate from Christian orthodox doctrine. She announced, quite controversially, “When we were born of God, we became gods”. This daring claim has prompted spirited debates within Christian circles; it considerably contradicts centuries of biblical teachings.

Scratching beneath the surface of this misconception leads us to Ms. Bank’s misapplication of Isaiah 9:6 – traditionally viewed as a prophetic passage heralding the coming of Christ – as an implied gateway for humanity to aspire towards divinity. This distortion fundamentally disrupts the understanding that Christs arrival is about him becoming the Mighty God and Everlasting Father – not a promotion for humanity to godliness. Biblical narratives unite in illustrating a clear divide between Creator and creature—an unbending distinction fundamental to faithfulness.

The Apostle Paul’s teachings provide much-needed clarity against such misconstrued doctrines. In Romans 8:29 he explains that believers are helmeted in Christ’s likeness through character transformation instead of attaining His Lordship. Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 8:6 asserts there’s only one God from whom everything came into existence and for whom we live; this leaves no room for humans’ ascension into divine status.

In alignment with the Christian worldview, the Scriptures differentiate sharply between Creator and creation. A relationship with God through Jesus Christ, as religious texts indicate, centers on shared purpose and intimate closeness, not an ontological transformation in human nature.

Ironically, despite intentions to exalt humanity, this heresy reins us back into the primordial sin of Eden—the yearning to displace God. To suggest otherwise would distort the true essence of the gospel—it is a path to reconcile with God through Christ’s atoning sacrifice and not a pursuit of our divinity.

Therefore, it’s essential for those firm in their Scriptural truth values to resist current fallacies like little-god theology that seek to erode foundations of faith. As we stand against these fraudulent accounts like Banks’, let’s put on God’s armor and hold on to the truth that truly liberates.