A Nigerian man has publicly come forward to reveal alleged mistakes made by the late evangelist Rev Dr Uma Ukpai during his ministry.
He also used the opportunity to caution other church general overseers about similar errors.
Elder Okechukwu Speaks Out
Identifying himself as Elder Okechukwu, the man shared his observations in a lengthy Facebook post.
He explained that he once followed teachings he now believes were misguided, describing them as “a different gospel, a different Jesus, and a different spirit” promoted by some popular clerics.
According to him, his journey led him to what he calls “the truth of the gospel.”
His statement partly read:
“This should be my final post on Dr Uma Ukpai, made with full understanding that it is my DUTY, OBLIGATION to JUDGE (John 7:24/1 Corinthians 5:12-13) and for those general overseers still alive, if at all possible to SAVE them by rebuking and correcting. Even if the general overseers are not SAVED, because the Bible actually hints it may be a near Sisyphean task to save them, at least let some of their followers be SAVED. I too once believed in a different gospel, a different Jesus, a different spirit preached by many famous, popular and respected men. The efforts of others along with GOD’S GRACE brought me to THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL. When will those who claim to be Believers in CHRIST learn? Dr Uma Ukpai made the same mistakes as many other general overseers are still making, not repenting from dead works and works of the law…”
Critique of the Late Preacher
Elder Okechukwu stressed that any message which distracts from Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice and replaces grace with effort, sonship with slavery, or truth with theatrics is a different gospel entirely, and those who preach it are accursed.
He wrote:
“…Any message that detracts from CHRIST’S atoning sacrifice and replaces GRACE with effort, SONSHIP with slavery, or TRUTH with theatrics and Lamba is another gospel entirely (Galatians 1:6–9). Those who preach it are accursed. Believers must test to every spirit (1 John 4:1), cling to sound doctrine (2 Timothy 4:2–4), and reject these seductive imitations of the true CHRIST…”
Warning to Other Church Leaders
Elder Okechukwu used the post to caution other church general overseers, urging them to reflect on their teachings.
He highlighted that even if some leaders may not be saved, correcting them could help their followers embrace the true gospel.
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