“My Forefathers Were Highly Revered Idol Worshippers” – T. C. Wanyanwu
𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚? 🫣
🌟 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐀 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧: 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 🌟
On January 11th, 2016, my first book, Jesus Is a Black Man: An Inconvenient Truth, was published. This journey began during an intense period of 𝟐𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, where heaven seemed to open, revealing the mind of God about the dangers of idolatry. I saw that idolatry wasn’t just the worship of false gods-it also includes worshiping the true God through images. This revelation shook me to my core.
I realized how tirelessly Satan and his agents have worked to rob Yahushua Hamashiach (Jesus Christ) of His true deity, deceiving humanity to worship false images and beasts disguised as holy. As Scripture warns:
📖 “Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time” (Rev. 12:12).
📖 “The whole world lies under the control of the wicked one” (1 John 5:19).
💔 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲
I grew up in a small, deeply spiritual town in West Africa. My forefathers were revered idol worshippers, known as chief priests in our community. As a child, I witnessed firsthand the brutality and darkness of idol worship. Gruesome sacrifices of animals, blood sprinkled as offerings, and chants filled the air as they worshiped lifeless images fashioned by human hands-creatures they called “gods.”
These were gods made of wood, stone, and clay, yet they received adoration, honour, and glory meant only for the Almighty. I remember vividly the ceremonies where villagers offered praise to these objects, unaware of the jealousy and anger they stirred in the true and living God.
I saw how these practices robbed God of His glory and brought curses to our land. The words of Exodus 20:4–6 echoed in my heart:
📖 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image… you shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.”
My lineage bore the weight of this warning. We were chained to generations of spiritual darkness, and as a child, I often felt the heavy presence of oppression in our home. But amidst this darkness, I yearned for something greater-a truth that could set us free.
✨ 𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
It was during my 21 days of prayer and fasting that I felt the chains break. Heaven revealed to me the urgency of redirecting humanity back to the one true God-Spirit who seeks worship in Spirit and truth. This was not just about abandoning idols; it was about confronting the subtle idolatry present even in modern religious institutions especially in Christianity where I belong.
I was shown how idolatry disguises itself, even in places we consider sacred. Practices in some churches, such as the veneration of images and statues, deeply grieve the Spirit of God. The revelation was clear:
📖 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and truth” (John 4:24).
📚 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
In some communities, a disturbing practice has emerged where well-meaning but misled individuals create large portraits of European portrait of Christ(Movie Actors) and some other gullible individuals create that of their church leaders(G.O) and place them at the altar. These portraits are touched and kissed daily, as if offering prayers to the image itself, rather than to the Spirit of God (Romans 1:18–27). This act not only misrepresents the true nature of worship but also veers dangerously to idolatry, diverting reverence away from the Almighty and towards human representations.
Such practices underscore the critical need for education on the essence of spiritual worship. True worship is directed towards God, who is Spirit, and must be conducted in spirit and truth, not through physical representations or images (John 4:23). Engaging in these practices can lead to a distorted understanding of faith, where the focus shifts from the divine to the created, potentially hindering spiritual growth and leading believers astray.
It’s imperative for church leaders and communities to address these misconceptions, guiding members back to the foundational truths of their faith. By emphasizing the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth, and steering clear of idolatrous practices, we can foster a more authentic and spiritually enriching environment for all believers.
This book was written to expose these truths, unravel the mystery of idolatry, and redirect men and women to the true worship of Yahushua Hamashiach. ‘Jesus Is a Black Man’ isn’t just a title; it’s a call to rediscover the authenticity of our faith and to confront the lies perpetuated through distorted images of Christ.
The title itself is an uncomfortable truth for many, but it challenges readers to look beyond centuries of misrepresentation. Christ’s identity-rooted in His humble beginnings, His sacrifice, and His truth-has been overshadowed by false depictions, leading people to worship the image rather than the Spirit which is 𝐦𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.
The portrayal of Jesus as a white man in Africa has profoundly impacted the self-perception of Black individuals, fostering a sense of inferiority and leading to practices such as skin bleaching, cosmetic surgeries and perming of hair by some pastors to look like white. This misrepresentation undermines the fundamental belief that all humans irrespective of their skin colour, hairstyles, body makeup are created in the image and likeness of God, deserving equal respect and dignity. Without a connection to a biblical narrative that resonates with their identity, many Black individuals struggle with self-hatred and internalized r*cism, manifesting in behaviors like black-on-black crime and interpersonal conflicts.
Recognizing Jesus as a Black man is essential for affirming the dignity and worth of Black people, challenging the Eurocentric narrative that has dominated religious imagery and teachings for centuries. This perspective aligns with the biblical truth that God created every race and people in His own image and likeness (Genesis 1:26–27). Embracing this truth can lead to a transformative shift in self-perception, fostering unity and healing within the Black community.
This book emphasizes the importance of respecting cultural diversity and the contributions of different communities to history and spirituality. By presenting Jesus as a black man, the book challenges the Eurocentric narrative that has dominated religious imagery and teachings for centuries. It highlights the truth that God purposely created every race and people in His own image and likeness (Genesis 1:26–27).
Jesus may be depicted as white in the West, red in India, but undeniably black in Africa. The truth is, God’s creation is a reflection of His divine love for all humanity, and every race deserves representation in the image of the Saviour.
🙏 𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
To everyone who has read my story, left a review, or shared my book with others, thank you. Your love and support fuel my mission to bring these truths to light. This journey isn’t over-there are still more truths to uncover and more lives to transform.
Let us continue to seek the true God, abandoning all forms of idolatry, and worship Him in Spirit and truth.
For those who haven’t yet read Jesus Is a Black Man, I invite you to join this journey of revelation. The truth may be inconvenient, but it is liberating.
📖 “𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚” (𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 8:32).
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