The Danger Of Prosperity Preaching: A Review Of Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen is often criticised for not speaking enough about sin, not taking strong enough stances on the truths of Scripture and twisting scripture out of context. These charges are true. Here is an honest review of Osteen's prosperity teaching:

https://reasonsforjesus.com/the-danger-of-prosperity-preaching-a-review-of-joel-osteen/

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The Danger Of Prosperity Preaching: A Review Of Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen is often criticised for not speaking enough about sin, not taking strong enough stances on the truths of Scripture and twisting scripture out of context. These charges are true. Here is an honest review of Osteen's prosperity teaching:

https://reasonsforjesus.com/the-danger-of-prosperity-preaching-a-review-of-joel-osteen/

By J.P. Holding| In reviewing Osteen’s sermons, my purpose was not to simply rehash and repeat what has already been discovered in Part 1 of this series. I specifically sought out new material, but as it turns out, I found very little new. In this respect, Osteen imitates others pastors (such as R. C Sproul) in that what you hear from his sermons, you will find repeated in his books – sometimes, the same analogies and stories virtually verbatim.[1]

What little new I did find will therefore be reserved for the next section on criticisms, save that I did find some rather questionable practices offered by Joel’s wife, Victoria, who presides over the pre-sermon portion of the Lakewood service: The music, the prayer, and the communion service.

The latter offered a particularly disturbing component, as it was indicated that all present could participate – there was no exclusion from the communion for non-Christians! Victoria Osteen also indicated that the communion “brings healing” to the body and emotions, but did not clearly say how this is accomplished.

Of course, this does not cohere with the Biblical model for the communion, which is designated as a fellowship meal specifically for those who are members of the Body of Christ. There is also nothing to suggest a “healing” component of any kind.