tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932798010356246588.post4190412327654495174..comments2022-04-10T23:54:23.599-04:00Comments on Signs and Wonders Website: In Defense of Joel OsteenT. R. Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07648160105697528323noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932798010356246588.post-54614425501238401442016-07-25T09:43:49.574-04:002016-07-25T09:43:49.574-04:00I didn't read anything snarky in Todd's po...I didn't read anything snarky in Todd's post. <br>I liked it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292818607774037014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932798010356246588.post-68550869414511427722016-05-11T19:00:45.398-04:002016-05-11T19:00:45.398-04:00You claim in your first paragraph “Joel is a prove...You claim in your first paragraph “Joel is a proven false prophet” without citing any examples of false prophecies he may have made. To the best of my knowledge, Joel has never claimed to be a prophet. <br><br>In response to your questioning Osteen being a “real pastor”, I recommend reading this article written by someone who personally knows Joel and Victoria...<br><br>http://www.charismanews.com/us/40377-the-joel-osteen-most-people-don-t-knowT. R. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648160105697528323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932798010356246588.post-43270449563027809042016-05-11T18:19:40.406-04:002016-05-11T18:19:40.406-04:00I'm sorry Todd, but I'm going to have to d...I'm sorry Todd, but I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. Joel is a proven false prophet according to the scriptures--our FINAL authority on all matters, and we as believers have a GOD-given right to expose any false teaching and warn others of it, no matter how popular the teacher may be. This will cause some division--the division of the wheat from the tares. The true church will unite in these matters. <br><br>If people don't respond to hard messages, "fire and brimstone" (a.k.a. truth), etc., it is between them and God--not the preacher, them and God. Jesus didn't always get a positive response from others during his earthly ministry, yet he kept on being about his Father's business, right up until his death at Calvary. <br><br>You say Joel is reaching multitudes. With what? And for what purpose? If most of his "flock" are people who normally wouldn't attend a church service, why wouldn't he tell them what a real pastor would tell them? By real, I mean those who aren't seeking any type of praise--except from God, their main, and perhaps only source of accountability. <br><br>If Joel--and others like him--repents and realizes that souls are at stake, and stops emulating the hell-bound Hollywood elite, I will consider listening to his messages in the future. Until then, I'm staying away, and will urge others, Christians and seekers alike, to do the same. I am far more interested in learning from a teacher, no matter their level of fame, who brings truth, not good feelings. If that makes me any more of a weirdo than I already am, then so be it. <br><br>- P.S. Your post has a bit of a snarky tone to it, not typical of you but very much so for most of those who worship Osteen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com