Joseph Attoh 
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has urged Christians to take deliberate steps to preserve the Gospel for future generations, warning that any distortion of its truth undermines the Church’s purity, growth, and impact.
He said this in a live televised sermon aired on PENT TV during a ‘Special Evening Service With The Chairman’ on Sunday, April 12, 2026, as part of his series on “The Church Destined to Be Holy.”
Continuing his message on “The Doctrinal Purity of the Church,” Apostle Nyamkye stressed the need to preserve the Gospel, explaining that it is the means through which God cleanses, raises and blesses His people.
“The Church must rise to defend the truth, because the Gospel must be preserved against the future,” he said.
Quoting Galatians 2:4–5 and Ephesians 3:21, he pointed to Apostle Paul’s firm defence of the Gospel, urging Christians to do same for future generations. He cautioned that any adulteration of the Gospel leads to a decline in the manifestation of God’s glory.
“If we want the glory of God to transcend generations, then we need to preserve the Gospel, he stated, urging believers to walk worthy of their calling, as instructed in Ephesians 4:1
He explained that walking worthy of one’s calling means living according to the standards God has set out in Scripture. He encouraged Christians to deepen their commitment to studying God’s Word, noting that this enables them to discern right from wrong.
While acknowledging the importance of prayer, he emphasised that the Word of God remains key to guiding believers to live worthy lives and to unlock divine blessings.
Apostle Nyamekye further stated that the preservation of the doctrinal purity of the Church establishes clear boundaries, enabling believers to understand and pursue God’s standards. He added that ministerial gifts are given to equip the Church towards maturity in Christ.
Referrencing Ephesians 4:14, he admonished believers to be discerning, explaining that while God uses people to lead, build, guard, and guide His Church, the enemy also uses humans to advance his purposes.
Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 2:3, the GPCC President observed that some teachers engage in deceptive teachings due to ignorance (Mark 12:24–27), self-interest (Philippians 2:19–21), and demonic influence on their consciences (1 Timothy 4:1–2; 2 Timothy 2:26). He highlighted the dangerous nature of such teachings, noting that they may appear convincing but ultimately serve Satan’s agenda of targeting nations and future generations (Revelation 20:2–3, 7–8).
Touching on the power of teaching, Chairman Nyamekye explained that teaching shapes belief, which in turn influences conduct, and ultimately culture. He added that teaching—whether through word, music, or drama—has a lasting impact on society.
“Wrong teaching leads to wrong beliefs, and eventually to wrong behaviour,” he cautioned, citing 2 Timothy 2:15–17 to encourage believers to diligently study God’s Word to avoid godless and misleading teachings.
He concluded by urging the Church to pay close attention to the teachings its members are exposed to, so that they can uphold sound doctrine while cultivating a strong and healthy community life for the world to see.
Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah
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