Owusu-Bempah challenges Mensa Otabil’s stance on divine revelations

The Founder and Leader of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has issued a strong response to Pastor Mensa Otabil, the Founder and Leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), over his remarks on divine revelations.

Owusu-Bempah disagreed with Otabil’s assertion that God no longer reveals mysteries to humans. Addressing his congregation ahead of the 2024 general elections in November, Otabil criticised pastors who claimed to have received divine revelations about the outcome of the election, arguing:

“They believe they are preaching mystery that God only revealed to them. But I sympathize with their ignorance, God is not revealing mysteries to anybody again, and I will say it again, God is not revealing mysteries to anybody, and God is not speaking by revelation to anybody. God’s revelation is closed.”

Reacting to these remarks, Owusu-Bempah challenged Otabil’s position, insisting that God still speaks to people and reveals hidden secrets. Speaking to his congregation on Sunday, February 1, 2025, he stated:

“In fact, I have realized that most Christians are villagers in the spiritual realms; they don’t understand petty spiritual stuff. I am saying this because last week when I was speaking, I spoke about candles, and it generated debate among people. So, if you lack understanding of the gospel, how can God use you for his work?”

He further questioned Otabil’s argument, pointing out contradictions within his ministry.

“But in your church, you have opened a branch for a prophet to lead the church. For him, you believe that he hears the voice of God, Dr. Mensa Otabil. There are certain people we respect as men of God and as leaders of the faith, but we don’t agree with some of their utterances. Prophet Annoh is a pastor in your church; you have opened a branch for him, but you are saying God does not speak to human beings. What are you talking about?”

Owusu-Bempah maintained that no one has the authority to discredit another’s ministry simply because they claim to hear from God. He argued that prophets maintain a divine connection and should not be dismissed.

“You are a Bible teacher, and we respect you as a leader of the faith, but you cannot bring anybody’s ministry down because the person is a prophet who hears from God. You want to portray that he doesn’t have any connection with God. So, what he is saying means that if you are a prophet, it is not God who is speaking to you.”

His remarks have since sparked discussions among religious circles, with some questioning Otabil’s theological stance while others support his interpretation of scripture.

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