Heresy?
I'm listening to Joel Osteen for the first time and there is something that rubs me the wrong way about his message. He seems to preach a self-focused gospel instead of a Christ-centered Gospel. The Gospel is not 'Jesus and what he can do for you' but 'Jesus Christ and Him crucified.' Here is just one specific example of something I didn't like: Quote from Osteen: "As long as you're rejecting yourself, you will never be happy" (#321 10:01) Quote from Jesus: "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23 ESV) Osteen is a talented motivational speaker but I am hesitant to say he's a faithful preacher of the Gospel found in Scripture.Read full review »
Ray dawgg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/01/07
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Joel is one of the most amazing speakers I have ever heard. Being able to listen to him on my iPod is going to be one more way of getting that positive word driveing down the street (car kit for the iPod.) Having read (listened to) his book and meet him, I can't wait to be able to take it to...Read full review »
jmrowe504 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/07/06
I am a strong believer in God and I believe Joel Osteen gives you the inspiration to think about everything that you believe in. It is great that he is available on podcast. THANK YOU
garfield1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/14/06
i am not a big Joel Osteen fan. It really saddens me that he has watered down the power of the gospel so much and basically equatted it to this one idea, the title of his book: "Your Best Life Now". Christianity is not about us, or what we get out of life. It is simply about glorifying...Read full review »
jamestown716 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/08/07
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