Pastor Says Christians Have God’s DNA
A well-known pastor and online Christian apologist has strongly criticized televangelist Jesse Duplantis for promoting ideas that he claims are both theologically unsound and spiritually harmful. Chris Rosebrough, a Lutheran pastor from Minnesota and host of the podcast Fighting for the Faith, took issue with Duplantis’ sermon titled “Create Your World and Walk In It.” In this sermon, Duplantis claimed that Christians can shape their reality and that they share divine attributes with God — concepts Rosebrough firmly rejected as heretical.
According to Rosebrough, Duplantis’ teachings are not rooted in Scripture but in ideologies associated with the New Thought movement, which emphasizes the power of positive thinking and personal divinity. Rosebrough specifically challenged Duplantis’ claim that he prospers because he “creates his own world,” arguing that no biblical text supports the idea that Christians can generate their own realities. He also criticized the notion that Satan cannot enter the world a believer creates, pointing to Genesis where Satan appears in God’s creation.
Rosebrough further examined Duplantis’ interpretation of Philippians 4:10-13, where the apostle Paul speaks of contentment. Duplantis suggested this passage supported his worldview-creating doctrine, but Rosebrough pointed out that Paul was emphasizing trust and satisfaction in God’s provision — not divine power to shape reality. He accused Duplantis of misrepresenting Scripture to support a theology that centers more on self than on God.
One of the most controversial claims made by Duplantis was that believers have “the same DNA as God,” a statement Rosebrough called blasphemous. Citing passages like Isaiah 43:10, he reminded viewers that humans are created beings and not divine. Rosebrough compared this teaching to the prideful deception attributed to Satan in Isaiah 14, warning that it mirrors the devil’s desire to be like God. He urged Christians to reject such teachings and return to a biblical understanding of prayer and humility before God.
Finally, Rosebrough critiqued Duplantis’ lifestyle and attitude toward wealth, referencing past controversies over the televangelist’s extravagant spending, including a private jet and mansion. Duplantis has defended his wealth as a sign of God’s blessing, but critics like Rosebrough argue it reflects a distorted version of Christian faith that prioritizes material gain over spiritual truth.