01/01/2026
STRANGE OIL vs STRANGE FIRE 🔥 — TESTED BY SCRIPTURE
Brethren, I write not to judge the generals in the prophetic office. As an Apostle, not a Prophet, I take great care in how I handle spiritual matters, especially those that affect the Body of Christ.
If, in their vision, they saw that 2026 is a year of “strange oil,” who am I to argue with what they claim to have seen? That is their revelation.
However, it must be clearly stated that “strange oil” is not a biblical term.
Scripture records “strange fire,” not strange oil.
“Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane (strange) fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them.”
— Leviticus 10:1
In the Bible, strange fire refers to unauthorized worship or offerings not commanded by God. It was not strange because it was new, but because it was not sanctioned by divine instruction.
Therefore, from an apostolic and scriptural standpoint, if we must speak consistently with Scripture, “strange oil” would imply oil that is unauthorized, unsanctioned, and not commanded by God—just as strange fire was.
There is no clear scripture that explains or supports the phrase “strange oil.” Any attempt to do so would require stretching or misinterpreting Scripture to suit a theme, which we must avoid.
I openly confess that I respect these great generals and honor their contribution to the Body of Christ. However, I cannot—and will not—accept any declaration that lacks clear and sound scriptural support.
As Apostles, we are custodians of doctrine, order, and truth, and every revelation must be tested by Scripture.
“Test all things; hold fast what is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21
“Isaiah 28:21 speaks of God’s strange work (judgment), not strange oil. Therefore, while individuals may use the phrase prophetically, Scripture itself does not establish ‘strange oil’ as a biblical concept.”
By Apostle Enock Chinyama