This is a synopsis of statements made by the major Word Faith teachers; after each statement, you will find the source material listed so that you can read or hear the exact quote for yourself. It has been my intent to paraphrase these teachers as exactly as possible for the purpose of allowing you, the reader, to get an overview, or the 'big picture' if you will of the Word Faith movement.

KENNETH COPELAND

Faith is a Force (like Star Wars).
(Spirit, Soul and Body, #01-0601, Tape #1)

God did not create the world out of nothing, He used the Force of His Faith.
(Spirit, Soul and Body, #01-0601, Tape #1)

Earth is a copy of the mother planet (Heaven).
(Following the Faith of Abraham, Tape #01-3001)

God's reason for creating Adam was to reproduce Himself.
(Following the Faith of Abraham, Tape #01-3001)

Adam was not subordinate to God.
(Following the Faith of Abraham, Tape #01-3001)

God and Adam looked exactly alike.
(The Authority of the Believer IV; Tape #01-0304)

Jesus and Adam looked, acted, and sounded exactly alike.

All of God's attributes and abilities were invested in Adam.
(The Authority of the Believer IV; Tape #01-0304)

Adam was God manifested in the flesh.
(Following the Faith of Abraham, Tape #01-3001)

God made Adam the God of the earth.
(Following the Faith of Abraham; Tape #01-3001)

When Adam originally sinned he gave his god nature to Satan.

God could not intervene since He had made Adam the god of the earth. God was left on the outside looking in.
(Following the Faith of Abraham; Tape #01-3001)

God is approximately 6'2" to 6'3" tall.
(Spirit, Soul, and Body; Tape #01-0601)

God weighs approximately 200 lbs.
(Spirit, Soul, and Body; Tape #01-0601)

Jesus existed only as an image in the heart of God, until such time as the prophets of the Old Testament could positively confess Jesus into existence through their constant prophecies.
(The Power of the Tongue, pp. 8-10)

Jesus death on the cross was not enough to save us.
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)
(Believer's Voice of Victory, September 1991)
(Doctrinal Statement dated March 12, 1979)

Jesus took on the nature of Satan when He was on the cross. (Jesus lost His divine nature).
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)
(Classic Redemption, p.13)

Jesus was dragged down into the bowels of Hell where He was beaten and bruised by Satan and his demons until Jesus could finally fight His way out of Hell 3 days later.
(Believer's Voice of Victory, September 11, 1991)
(Classic Redemption, p.13)

Jesus was born-again.
(Substitution and Identification)

Every Christian is a god.
(Force of Love; Tape #02-0028)
(Believer's Voice of Victory, broadcast July 9, 1987)

There is a god class of beings.
(Force of Love; Tape #02-0028)
(Praise the Lord broadcast (TBN), recorded 2/5/86)

When we use the spiritual laws that God has set up, God must obey what we request.

God traveled to earth in a space ship called light.

Satan wanted God to interject Himself into the world, which would be illegal, then Satan could turn God's light out.
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)

Adam lost the innate ability to create at the fall.

Any O.T. prophet could have attoned for our sins if they knew what Jesus knew.
(Substitution and Identification)

The (eternal) Abrahamic Covenant came to an end when Jesus died on the cross.
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)

Jesus has a beginning and an end.
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)

Jesus has not remained the same, he has changed.
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)

The plan of redemption BEGAN when Jesus said "It is FINISHED".
(Classic Redemption, p.13)

Jesus was reborn in the pits of hell.
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)

Jesus is in a higher position now than before He died on the cross.
(What Happened From the Cross to the Throne, Tape #00-0303)

The biggest failure in the whole Bible is God.
(Praise-a-thon, (TBN) recorded 1988

BENNY HINN

God has 9 parts (tri-theistic). A. God has a body, soul and spirit. B. Jesus has a body, soul and spirit. C. Holy Spirit has a body, soul and spirit.
(Benny Hinn broadcast, recorded 10/13/90)

Christians are little messiahs.

Christians are little gods.
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), recorded November 1990)
(Our position in Christ, Tape #AO31190-1)

Jesus at His death became one with Satan.
(Benny Hinn broadcast, recorded 12/15/90)

Poverty comes from Hell.

Prosperity comes from Heaven.

Adam had complete dominion over the earth and all it contains. A. Adam could fly like a bird. B. Adam could swim underwater and breathe like a fish.

Adam went to the moon.

Adam walked on water.

Adam was a super being, He was the first superman that lived.

Adam had dominion over the sun, moon & stars.

Christians do not have Christ in their hearts.

Sow a big seed, when you confess it, you are activating the supernatural forces of God.
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), recorded November 1990)

When you don't give money, it shows that you have the devil's nature.
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), recorded 4/21/91)

Wants to use Holy Ghost machine gun to kill Heresy Hunters.
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), 11/8/90)

PAUL CROUCH

Christians are little gods.
(Praise the Lord (TBN), redorded 7/7/86)

God draws no distinction between Himself and us.

God opens up the union of the very godhead (Trinity), and brings us into it.
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), November 1990)

Paul Crouch will shoot heresy hunters (theology) if God doesn't
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), 4/2/91)

Heresy hunters (theology) are to go to Hell.
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), 4/2/91)

Does not want to see the ugly faces of heresy hunters (theology).
(Praise-a-thon (TBN), 4/2/91)

JOHN AVANZINI

Jesus had an expensive ministry.
(Praise the Lord (TBN), 9/15/88)

That cross proved a 3-fold dimension of redemption.
(Praise the Lord (TBN), 9/15/88)

30, 60, 100 fold
(Believer's Voice of Victory, (TBN) 3/7/91)

Jesus had a nice house, a big house.
(Believer's Voice of Victory, (TBN) 1/20/91)

Jesus wore designer clothes.
(Believer's Voice of Victory, (TBN) 1/20/91)

Paul had the kind of money that could stop up justice.
(Believer's Voice of Victory, (TBN) 1/20/91)

If you have a treasurer, that means you have a lot of money.
(Praise the Lord (TBN), 9/15/88)

Jesus was handling big money.
(Praise the Lord (TBN), 9/15/88)

KENNETH HAGIN

We (the church) are Christ.
(As Christ is -- So are we, Tape #44H06)

Christ's physical death on the cross was not enough to save us.
(How Jesus obtained His Name, Tape 44H01"

Jesus tasted spiritual death.
(How Jesus obtained His Name, Tape 44H01"

ROBERT TILTON

Being poor is a sin.
(Success in Life, recorded 12/2/90)

Forget your church.
(Success in Life, recorded 3/4/91)

The only time people were poor in the Bible is when they were under a curse.
(Success in Life, recorded 12/2/90)

Do not say "Lord if it be thy will".
(Success in Life, recorded 12/14/91)

FRED PRICE

You can have what you say.
(Praise the Lord (TBN), 9/21/90)

You can't glorify God if you are sick.
(Is God Glorified Through Sickness?, Tape #FP605)

Man has made God violate His own word.

Have a "Rolls Royce" Faith.
(Praise the Lord (TBN), 9/21/90)

God has displeasure in poverty.
(Ever Increasing Faith, recorded 11/16/90)