Joel Osteen false teacher??

[Seeking Him]

I agree, he's a distraction.

You know ANTI in the greek does not mean against. It means "other than".

Therefore an Anti-Christ would be someone who preaches "another" gospel.

Forgive me...

Yes, it is another gospel, to me. It reminds me of when Paul was talking about men preaching with human wisdom and emptying the cross of it's power. He said that the true message of the cross is the power of God. When people hear the true message, the power of God is there and they are changed.

 

[Carey]

Our relations are not the same as the Godhead.

Christ The Son is equal and coeternal with the Father and The Holy Spirit. The trinity in one essense.

That is Christianity.

Forgive me...

Who is handing over what to who here??

1 Corinthians 15 : 24Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27For he "has put everything under his feet."[c] Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.

 

[Kristos]

I don't konw much about him. Just from this video clip, I would say he strikes me as a sincere, energetic guy, but that's about it.

 

[Carey]

I don't konw much about him. Just from this video clip, I would say he strikes me as a sincere, energetic guy, but that's about it.

I actually love hearing him but he does not go deep enough into the word for me so I like other preachers too.

 

[itisdeliciouscake]

he never made any statement in that video.... he just dodged questions and kept saying different things.

the big problem that I DID have with him in that video is the whole 'only God knows the heart'. AS IF having a 'good heart' is what saves a person at all. everyone's hearts are ultimately evil, it is not by the inner-goodness of one's heart that saves them. a person's heart is just as evil as a person's actions.

 

[Carey]

he never made any statement in that video.... he just dodged questions and kept saying different things.

the big problem that I DID have with him in that video is the whole 'only God knows the heart'. AS IF having a 'good heart' is what saves a person at all. everyone's hearts are ultimately evil, it is not by the inner-goodness of one's heart that saves them. a person's heart is just as evil as a person's actions.

Hmmm what do you think of these scriptures??


Romans 2 : 14(Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law,( so they could not know or accept Jesus ) do by nature ( because they have good hearts ) things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.) 16This will take place on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

 

[MamaZ]

Only through Christ. He is the door.

 

[Carey]

Only through Christ. He is the door.

So you agree people who have not heard the gospel and accepted Christ can still go to heaven?? Through Christ he judges their hearts.

After all that is what the Bible says right??

Romans 2 : 14(Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law,( so they could not know or accept Jesus ) do by nature ( because they have good hearts ) things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.) 16This will take place on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

 

[Carey]

I dont know why so many people feel that way about him.

Joel did not say you were sinning he said pork is bad for you . Science agrees with this.

http://www.shiachat.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t46473.html

WHY is eating ~PORK~ bad for me?, page 1
16 posts - Last post: Sep 10
Another kind of worm that is to be found in pork is the trichinosis worm that cannot be killed by cooking, the growth of which in the body ...
www.belowtopsecret.com/forum/thread65997/pg1 - 67k



On June 20, 2005, Osteen sat for an interview with Larry King on CNN’s The Larry King Show. King introduced Osteen as “evangelism’s hottest rising star, pastor for the biggest congregation in the United States.” And what does he preach? Osteen said he doesn’t get into controversial subjects like sin and judgment. False religions such as Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism don’t concern him. He doesn’t really know who’s going to hell and who isn’t.

So Obviously he believes people are going to hell. But only God knows who is going to hell.

Here the Bible backs up what he said.

Matthew 7 : 21"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'

Romans 2 :
14 For when the Gentiles who do not have the law by nature observe the prescriptions of the law, they are a law for themselves even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the demands of the law are written in their hearts, 6 while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even defend them 16 on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge people's hidden works through Christ Jesus.

 

[champuru]

I wouldnt say he is a false teacher, but I will say that his teachings are very very diluted. He is good for a new christian or a christian rediscovering their faith, but at a certain point you begin to hunger for something more.

 

[MamaZ]

So you agree people who have not heard the gospel and accepted Christ can still go to heaven?? Through Christ he judges their hearts.

After all that is what the Bible says right??

Romans 2 : 14(Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law,( so they could not know or accept Jesus ) do by nature ( because they have good hearts ) things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.) 16This will take place on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

Rom 10:11 For the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED."
Rom 10:12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him;
Rom 10:13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED."
Rom 10:14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?
Rom 10:15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!"
Rom 10:16 However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?"
Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

 

[Carey]

I wouldnt say he is a false teacher, but I will say that his teachings are very very diluted. He is good for a new christian or a christian rediscovering their faith, but at a certain point you begin to hunger for something more.

We agree on at least this

 

[champuru]

We agree on at least this

I am sure there are many other people who also agree. It's nice to agree sometimes isn't it?

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

I rather like Joel, but rarely listen to him or any other TV Evangelicals, including televised RC Masses

 

[OrthodoxyUSA]

I'll say it!

He's a false teacher... and getting worse.

The danger lies in his "likability"!

Forgive me...

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

I'll say it!

He's a false teacher... and getting worse.

The danger lies in his "likability"!

Forgive me...

What danger is that Ortho? Have you ever watched his program?

 

[OrthodoxyUSA]

The danger in what he is missing and leading away from.

Forgive me...

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

The danger in what he is missing and leading away from.

Forgive me...

Not sure I understand...what is he missing and leading away. And how much does he differ from most other Protestant evangelicals/pastors?
[remembering also that I no longer watch him myself]