Rev. Father Chinenye Oluoma, a Nigerian Catholic priest, has expressed strong opposition to the use of “Holy Ghost fire” in prayers, stating that those who invoke it are aligned with the spirit of the antichrist rather than the spirit of Christ.
In a video shared on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, Oluoma emphasized that at no point was “Holy Ghost fire” used for deliverance in Christian teachings. Instead, he asserted that true deliverance comes only through invoking the name of Jesus Christ.
He explained that individuals who call upon “Holy Ghost fire” against their enemies do not possess the Spirit of God. According to him, praying in this manner signifies a departure from Christ’s teachings, replacing them with an antichrist spirit.
“Those who are truly anointed experience transformation, and what truly matters is the Spirit of God that dwells within them,” Oluoma stated. He further cautioned believers, saying, “If you are among those who invoke ‘Holy Ghost fire’ to destroy your enemies—whether they are relatives, acquaintances, or adversaries—you do not have the spirit of Christ. Instead, you carry an antichrist spirit. Many Christians unknowingly embody the spirit of the antichrist.”
The cleric stressed that during exorcisms or deliverance prayers, it is the name of Jesus Christ that holds power to cast out evil spirits, not the invocation of “Holy Ghost fire.” He urged Christians to correct misconceptions within their communities and enlighten others about the proper approach to prayer.
Oluoma also questioned how “Holy Ghost fire” became a common part of prayer traditions, arguing that it deviates from biblical instructions. “Scripture says, ‘Whatever you ask the Father in my name,’ yet many Christians have turned ‘Holy Ghost fire’ into a fundamental part of their prayers,” he observed.
Ultimately, he encouraged believers to reflect on their prayer practices and align themselves with biblical teachings, emphasizing the significance of calling upon Jesus Christ rather than relying on phrases that, according to him, lack scriptural basis.
