Joe Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel
Rev. Lyn Bell
In reading a e-newspaper this morning, I read an article about Joel Osteen and the prosperity gospel. This article really defined the prosperity gospel for what it is and how it has led so many astray.
The article was originally written by Gary Gilley at www.svchapel.org and posted by BCNN1.com. The author is very thorough in explain the theories of this gospel. It discusses some of the well known in the faith movement including Kenneth Hagin (deceased), Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, Paul Yonggi Cho, Benny Hinn, Marilyn Hickey, Frederick Price, John Avanzini, Charles Capps, Jerry Savelle, Morris Cerullo, Joyce Meyer and Paul and Jan Crouch.
It outlines with scriptural reference this gospel in the categories of: health, wealth, abundance, good self image, success and prosperity. You can read it in its entire: Joel Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel.
The conclusion sums it up for all to see and ask yourself where am I in these end times:
"Whenever the supposed things of God and people of God become popular with the inhabitants of this fallen world we would be wise to walk softly and be extra discerning. The Jews persecuted and/or killed almost every one of their prophets (Acts 7:52); the apostles were despised by the world and Jesus was murdered by those He came to save. Jesus pronounced a blessing on those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness (Matt 5:11) and warned, "If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you" (John 15:20). Why? Because the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Cor 1:18). Therefore when we find a Christian message or ministry or man or woman being praised by unbelievers we can be assured that either unregenerate humanity has not yet caught on to what is being said, or that what they are saying is in line with what the unbeliever already believes. As we have demonstrated Osteen's message is exactly what unbelievers and undiscerning Christians want to believe and they are thrilled to have someone who claims to be a reliable spokesperson for God agree with them. This would account for Osteen's incredible success, but it does not account for, or excuse, the inconceivable gullibility and immaturity of professing Christians."
Comments are welcomed:
Posted by Parchment Points1 at 7/23/2009 12:57 PM | Add Comment
In reading a e-newspaper this morning, I read an article about Joel Osteen and the prosperity gospel. This article really defined the prosperity gospel for what it is and how it has led so many astray.
The article was originally written by Gary Gilley at www.svchapel.org and posted by BCNN1.com. The author is very thorough in explain the theories of this gospel. It discusses some of the well known in the faith movement including Kenneth Hagin (deceased), Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, Paul Yonggi Cho, Benny Hinn, Marilyn Hickey, Frederick Price, John Avanzini, Charles Capps, Jerry Savelle, Morris Cerullo, Joyce Meyer and Paul and Jan Crouch.
It outlines with scriptural reference this gospel in the categories of: health, wealth, abundance, good self image, success and prosperity. You can read it in its entire: Joel Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel.
The conclusion sums it up for all to see and ask yourself where am I in these end times:
"Whenever the supposed things of God and people of God become popular with the inhabitants of this fallen world we would be wise to walk softly and be extra discerning. The Jews persecuted and/or killed almost every one of their prophets (Acts 7:52); the apostles were despised by the world and Jesus was murdered by those He came to save. Jesus pronounced a blessing on those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness (Matt 5:11) and warned, "If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you" (John 15:20). Why? Because the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Cor 1:18). Therefore when we find a Christian message or ministry or man or woman being praised by unbelievers we can be assured that either unregenerate humanity has not yet caught on to what is being said, or that what they are saying is in line with what the unbeliever already believes. As we have demonstrated Osteen's message is exactly what unbelievers and undiscerning Christians want to believe and they are thrilled to have someone who claims to be a reliable spokesperson for God agree with them. This would account for Osteen's incredible success, but it does not account for, or excuse, the inconceivable gullibility and immaturity of professing Christians."
Comments are welcomed:
Posted by Parchment Points1 at 7/23/2009 12:57 PM | Add Comment
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Comment by PASTOR CHARLES E BELL JR on July 24, 2009 at 5:44pm
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amen micheal and luckett and guy i fully agree if we are not preaching the cross we are not preaching what is the cross preaching repentance this make me fell good sermon to fell up an old football pr baskeltball place is not helping the soul tell me how to be save it reward is greater then all the richies on earth
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Comment by Pastor Michael Samuels on July 24, 2009 at 10:55am
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I definitely agree that the church is being hurt, deceived by a distorted teaching of biblical prosperity. Now, God does want us to prosper but not at the expense of truth and obedience to Him. God in this season is raising up men and women who will teach and preach Jesus first and then the principles of kingdom prosperity. I agree we definitely must be prayerful and discerning.
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