Christian Positive Thinking (CPT) is a term that refers to a number of movements or philosophies advocated by those claiming it is Christian. Unfortunately, these teachings sometimes incorporate the findings of modern humanistic psychology and stress the powers of the mind. Their goal is to get people to believe in a new power. They claim this power will provide success, happiness and abundance in life, and even allow some to perform miracles. Their emphasis is placed upon such conscious methods as exercising one's "faith" to develop a new outlook on life. Usually, faith is seen as a force or power which can be used to change one's environment (bring financial or other success) or other people (as in physical healing), and as a by-product, such success will bring self-esteem and self-worth, changing the person. Many teach that exercising a belief in such a faith can even influence divine laws and force God to act on one's behalf.
Some of those stressing the powers of the mind, "faith" or Positive Thinking include: Robert Schuller - "Possibility Thinking"; Clement Stone - "Positive Mental Attitude"; Norman Vincent Peale, the modern "founder" of positive thinking; Oral Roberts' "Seed-Faith" principles; the teachings of Kenneth Hagin and Kenneth Copeland, also known as "Word-Faith" teaching; Paul Yonggi Cho, who stresses a health and prosperity gospel; and Charles Capps and many others who stress "Positive Confession." The term Positive Confession, Prosperity Thinking, Theology of Success Movement, or "name it claim it" are all terms used to describe those stressing the powers of faith as a force to influence the environment or God.
 

John Ankerberg & John Weldon