THE JOEL OSTEEN HERESY: JOEL OSTEEN The man is confused on theology. He has much of the same doctrinal misunderstandings as does Joyce Meyer. They come from the same tradition. His doctrine is difficult to discern for many because he won’t talk about doctrine. He won’t talk about theology. He quickly back pedals when asked hard questions, as seen here in an interview with Larry King: youtube/watch?v=pKF_QgNezBY In fairness, Joel published a letter of apology after this interview: joelosteenblog/2005/07/13/joel-osteens-letter-about-the-interview/ If we take Joel at his word, our only conclusion is that he is either incapable or unwilling to understand and explain how the Gospel intersects with all of life. some very helpful insights into Joel Osteen’s confused views of faith, doctrine and Scripture: equip.org/discernment-and-aberrant-teachings/the-teaching-of-joel-osteen-2/ salemnet.vo.llnwd.net/o29/bibleanswerman/hankspeaksout/joel_osteen.mp3 Joel Osteen and Prosperity Gospel The Prosperity Gospel is much like all other religions in that it uses faith, it uses doing good things to leverage material blessings from God. Essentially, use God to get things from God. “God has already done everything He’s going to do. The ball is now in your court. If you want success, if you want wisdom, if you want to be prosperous and healthy, you’re going to have to do more than meditate and believe; you must boldly declare words of faith and victory over yourself and your family” Your Best Life Now, p.132 “If you are believing for your child to find God, go help somebody else’s child to develop a relationship with God. If you’re struggling financially, go out and help somebody who has less than you have….If you want to reap financial blessings, you must sow financial seeds in the lives of others….If you want to see healing and restoration come to your life, go out and help somebody else get well” Your Best Life Now, pp. 224, 250–51 This is not the Gospel. This is a false Gospel. Joel teaches that we open ourselves to God to get more from God. He teaches that we use our words to speak into existence a better reality. This straight from the Word of Faith Movement. This is not what is taught throughout the New Testament. Consider what the Apostle Paul wrote. And remember that he wrote this while in prison. Philippians 4:10-13 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. This man is a heretic and one of the worst with a peaceful smiling face and innocent look he deceives millions because he is deceived himself. Please do not have anything to do with this heretic!!!
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:20:28 +0000
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