Beware Of Dr. Abel Damina’s Teachings – Pastor Moses Alu Of Bride Assembly Church Warns Christians
Beware Of Dr. Abel Damina’s Teachings – Pastor Moses Alu Of Bride Assembly Church Warns Christians
Pastor Moses Alu, the General Overseer of the Bride Assembly Church in Lagos, has issued a strong warning to Christians across Nigeria and beyond, urging them to be cautious of the teachings of popular preacher, Dr. Abel Damina. According to Pastor Alu, some of Dr. Damina’s doctrinal positions stray dangerously from the foundational truths of the Christian faith and pose a threat to biblical Christianity if left unchallenged.
In a recent sermon that has sparked widespread reactions within Christian circles, Pastor Alu expressed deep concern about the growing influence of what he described as “doctrinal errors” promoted by Dr. Damina. He stressed that while intellectual engagement with scripture is necessary, Christians must be vigilant and discerning about who they follow and what doctrines they embrace.
Pastor Alu accused Dr. Damina of undermining key biblical doctrines, including repentance, holiness, the second coming of Christ, and the fear of God—teachings that have historically formed the foundation of the Christian faith. According to him, Damina’s approach to grace and salvation, in particular, promotes “liberty without responsibility” and could lead many into spiritual deception.
Pastor Alu cautioned that many believers are being swept away by Dr. Damina’s eloquence, charisma, and deep theological arguments without testing his teachings against the totality of the Bible. He warned that the gospel must be rightly divided with humility and consistency, not repackaged in a way that diminishes the seriousness of sin or the necessity of sanctification.
The Bride Assembly Church leader urged Christians to return to the simplicity of the gospel as taught by Jesus and the Apostles. He challenged believers to be like the Berean Christians in Acts 17:11, who “searched the scriptures daily” to verify the truth of what they were being taught.
He emphasized that the Christian journey must
