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Prosperity Gospel

How the Bible’s Irony Combats the Prosperity Gospel

By Filings on Tue, 12/03/19
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“There are two kinds of biblical or theological irony. There is retributive irony whereby God punishes people by the very means of their own sin. There is also redemptive irony whereby the faithful appear to be cursed, but as they persevere in faith, they are really in the midst of being blessed.” - G. K. Beale

Kanye West to appear at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church

By Filings on Wed, 11/13/19
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“… both West and Osteen have been talking quite often recently, particularly since West has continued to profess his devotion to God.” - Christian Post

“...this gospel promises prosperity to the many while delivering it to only a few.”

By Filings on Tue, 07/09/19
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“God, Greed, and the Prosperity Gospel is a semi-autobiographical examination and assessment of the prosperity gospel. With his unique insider’s perspective, [Costi Hinn, Benny’s nephew] is able to combine theological insights with personal experience, and the combination packs a punch.” - Challies

Why I used to believe in the prosperity gospel like Kenneth Copeland believes

By Filings on Sat, 06/08/19
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“It’s difficult to get time with prosperity preachers. I would know, as I used to be one and work with one — my uncle, Benny Hinn. But this persistent reporter managed to somehow get through his security and give people a glimpse of what prosperity preachers act and talk like when not prepared to answer tough questions.” - RNS

Francis Chan Explains Why He’ll Share a Stage With Benny Hinn

By Filings on Fri, 03/22/19
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“There are millions who will never hear strong biblical teaching unless teachers are willing to go.” - Christianity Today

Why a ‘Health and Wealth’ Approach to Scripture Leaves Us More Depressed

By Filings on Wed, 12/26/18
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“Our analyses suggest that reading scripture for insights into attaining health and healing exacerbated the adverse effects of poor self-rated health on depressive symptoms, a finding consistent with an emergent literature on the ‘dark side’ of religious and spiritual coping…” - CToday

‘American Gospel: Christ Alone’ Takes on Joel Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel

By Jim on Thu, 10/25/18
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‘American Gospel: Christ Alone’ Takes on Joel Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel

Jesse Duplantis, Destrehan televangelist, seeks donations for $54 million jet

By Jim on Tue, 05/29/18
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“I really believe that if the Lord Jesus Christ was physically on the Earth today, he wouldn’t be riding a donkey, He’d be in an airplane flying all over the world.”

The Bee Explains: What Is The Prosperity Gospel?

By Jim on Fri, 05/25/18
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Though you undoubtedly follow The Babylon Bee‘s unparalleled coverage of the “prosperity gospel” (sometimes called the “health and wealth gospel,” “gospel of success,” “Word of Faith movement,” “name it and claim it theology,” or simply “using the name of Jesus to get incredibly rich”), maybe you’ve found yourself wanting to know more about this intriguing worldview and the slick, smiley, plastic-looking peop

What’s the Problem With Joel Osteen?

By Jim on Sat, 11/18/17
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I know Joel Osteen. I consider him a friend. I’m not a ‘Joel Osteen fan’ – I’m a friend. I know him to be a genuine man, a humble man and know that he has a desire to lead people to become followers of Jesus Christ.

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