“I Can Be a Child of God Without Christianity” – Joseph Matthew

Ghanaian Afro-Gospel musician Joseph Matthew, recently made a surprising revelation, stating that he believes one can be a Child of God without necessarily adhering to Christianity.

Joseph Matthew, renowned for his distinctive fusion of afro-gospel and contemporary music styles, hails from a Christian musical background in Tema, Ghana, adding depth to his musical journey.

Despite being a UK-based Ghanaian singer known for his Afro-Gospel style and coming from a Christian family, Joseph Matthew asserts that he does not personally identify as a Christian.

“I am not a Christian, I sing to glorify the name of God and Jesus Christ,” Matthew opened to GhanaWeekend.

In his perspective, while he follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, he refrains from identifying as a Christian. Instead, he opts to be recognized as a “Child of God.”

He highlighted that Jesus Christ referred to His followers as “disciples” not “Christians.”

During another interview on Okay FM, the esteemed Afro-Gospel singer elaborated on his views, stating, “A Christian is an individual who belongs to a religious group called Christianity… So I don’t need Christianity to be a Child of God,” thus reinforcing his stance.