Posted on 01/09/2014 5:36:35 AM PST by Gamecock
Wow... I had no idea.
No problem with me... I just don’t like the man... something... just can’t put my finger on it.
Did so.
“I believe here’s what the Bible teaches and from the Christian faith this is what I believe.” was in Joel Osteen’s answer to Larry King (2005) Your quote.
Now, he left judgment up to God from a person’s heart, so what’s your beef? I see no conflict in his belief and his preaching...as he noted that he believes the Bible, and that Jesus Christ is what the Bible Teaches. God allows us to ask Jesus into our heart without a preacher, a catechism, or a walk down the aisle. And yes, Baptism is necessary, but other than that, the person is saved for believing that Jesus is the son of God and shed his blood for our sins, and asking forgiveness, it’s simple, not complicated.
“Which is exactly the way half the Independent churches in this country present the doctrine of “Faith Alone”, not really anything all that different.”
Wow.
He’s a snake oil salesman.
That’s what you have your finger on.
His books are snake oil.
You may want to consider reading the book of JAMES, both Chapters one, two, and three...And speaking of the tongue, and learning what real religion (Christianity) is; as God sees it, so don’t forget to read James 1:26,27 “ watching your tongue, and visiting the widows and orphans in their distress”(paraphrased), so how many have you visited today?. We already know how you use your tongue.
God bless you with wisdom for the time is short.
It's simple, yes. It's what you wrote? Uh, no.
I've done so.
And speaking of the tongue, and learning what real religion (Christianity) is; as God sees it, so don’t forget to read James 1:26,27 “ watching your tongue, and visiting the widows and orphans in their distress”(paraphrased), so how many have you visited today?.
Actually, that classified. What I do is between me and God.
Matthew 6:2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
We already know how you use your tongue.
That's right. To call out those who deny Christ.
God bless you with wisdom for the time is short.
Speaking of which, Joel seems to think the time is short, cause he is trying to rake in as much money as possible!
I remember when Billy Graham went out on crusades her didn't charge a dime. But hey, there's no business like show soul business!
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I went to a Jehovah’s Witness convention once. Pretty entertaining sometimes, boring in other places. They had sack lunches for cheap at intermission, the guy who invited me paid for mine.
and no I am not JW
I haven’t met a whole bunch of JWs. There was a married couple I once knew however, and they were stand-up folks.
They all seemed meek and kind, except they used the regional convention to let loose a bit, a little bit of fire and brimstone stuff and they even had a bit of a play.
Where are all the Joel Osteen apologists at? The poster who posts the daily Osteen email does not want debate on his posts. I guess that bunch likes the prosperity/feel good gospel but not enough to debate it.
Only amazing? Not awesome or unbelievable?
Dupping or duping?
haha....
... not my graphic, though
Time spent in prayer can save souls. Time spent complaining accomplishes nothing.
No more comments, as the Bible says ‘cast not your pearls before swine lest they turn and rend you’, and so I will say no more to you from here on.
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