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I think Paul was just grateful that the gospel gets to people even if it has to be at the hands of charlatans. I do not think he is endorsing their behavior or encouraging you to either support or follow them.LynneClomina said:regarding benny hinn:
philippians 1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will: 16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
Could you please explain your use of the word "charlatan" and who you consider it applies to relevant to this current discussionJim M said:I think Paul was just grateful that the gospel gets to people even if it has to be at the hands of charlatans. I do not think he is endorsing their behavior or encouraging you to either support or follow them.
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I didn't mean to chop up your post, but man does this bolded part describe me!Wigglesworth said:Charismatic believers are more likely to accept Benny Hinn and other popular ministers, because charismatic folks are more likely to have seen God use unusual people to do unusual things. The baptism with the Holy Spirit makes a big difference in a person's perspective. The Lord can use someone to deliver a prophetic word who would be considered an outcast or a "dead weight" in a carnal church. Pastor Benny is more than a little unusual. So is Jesus. So was John the Baptist. Freaks get attention, and God likes to get people's attention. On the other hand, reverence and solemnity has its place. Maybe there's enough room in the church for it all?
I was referring to those the Apostle mentioned in Phil 1.15-18 (see post#81 above).A4C said:Could you please explain your use of the word "charlatan" and who you consider it applies to relevant to this current discussion
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It would be good if some of his other critics actually watched a show or two as well.Hisgirl said:I used to watch him and enjoyed the music and the teaching.
After hearing all the attacks..on this board..I taped a show and transcribed his sermon to judge it against the Word.
It was a beautiful presentation of the love of our Father and the salvation offered through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Billy Graham wouldn't have made one red mark on the entire thing...IMO.
And as I sat there, on the couch, eating my cheerios, watching him preach to about 20,000 people, I decided my days of judging him were over.
Duggie said:The difference of opinion regarding BH in this forum in comparison to other forums, specifically the non-denom one is immense. BH was called every name under the sun over there and here, it's interesting that he's widely accepted as okay. I can't understand why some feel so strongly one way and others another. Are we not seeing the same things here? Is it that we P/C's are so willing to accept and believe anyone that has a large, multi-million dollar ministry, holds huge healing crusades and has countless testimonies, many unverified as trustworthy and sincere? I don't have a problem with BH personally, I don't watch his show but I appreciate many do. I guess I just don't understand why some people really hate him and some seem to really love him
c1ners said:I think anyone who goes public with their gifts, and accepts money for it is just wrong. I don't care if he heals people or not. Sylvia Brown also claims she has been to Heaven and knows everything about it. I don't see any difference between Sylvia Brown and Benny Hinn. They are both using their gifts to make money, and that is wrong.
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