Your best life now by bob hunter the osteen predicament mere happiness cannot bear the weight of the gospel by albert. The osteenification of american christianity hank hanegraaf on. Now, why would i bother to read osteens book i already have, more or less, my best life now. Millions more watch joel s messages as they are broadcast on national and international television networks. Christianity in crisis the 21st century by hank hanegraaff with e. The secret word of faith movement christianity in crisis. Osteen spoke of an interesting study done in 1993 by the united states. Jesus tells his listeners that they can have whatever they want through prayer, but. Hank has authored more than twenty books, including afterlife. Jan 23, 2009 hank hanegraaff is the president of the christian research institute. Joel osteen is a popular heretic and the author of your best life now, which is a book that advocates prosperity theology.
Free online christian ministry radio broadcasts oneplace. The complete bible answer book is a comprehensive guide covering more than 170 of the top questions that the bible answer man has been asked throughout the past 40 years of his ministry. Now if you look at joel osteen and you can find her book sandwiched in between his two megabestsellers in most bookstores. Joel osteen i believe with all my heart barack obama is a christian. Osteen states that, god wants to pour out his favor and wants this to be the best times. Jan 24, 2008 there are a lot of similarities between the word faith movement and the secret by rhonda byrne. In the creation answer book, renowned bible scholar hank hanegraaff brings to life the answers god has revealed about his magnificent creationour universe, light and time, the earth and all who inhabit it. Hanegraaff has always been known as an effective communicator who is excellent at perfecting a particular message over time. The osteenification of american christianity is a biting critique with millions viewing osteen on a weekly basis in addition to 52,000 attendees of his lakewood church in austin, his influence cannot be overestimated. Watch christian tv shows, ministry video broadcasts online. Mar 21, 2014 hank hanegraaff is president of the christian research institute and host of the bible answer man daily broadcast.
This essay will attempt to show that osteen preaches a false gospel by addressing. By hank hanegraaff from christian radio ministry bible answer man with hank hanegraaff. So, before we start numbers next week, i did the only thing on my miscellaneous docket. Hank hanegraaff is the president of the christian research institute. Hendrik hank hanegraaff serves as president and chairman of the board of the north carolinabased christian research institute. Part 1 hank addresses some of the doctrinal errors of joel osteens teaching as well as his. This entry was posted on tuesday, march 17th, 2020 at 12. Why hanegraaffs conversion is not really a big deal but it.
Yesterday i did something that i have never done before in a sermon. Formerly an evangelical protestant, he joined the eastern orthodox church in 2017. In joel osteen s new book, become a better you, youll learn how to break free from the past and realize your full potential as a spouse, parent or friend. Oct 20, 2014 i was a little uneasy when i learned that a couple of my family members were getting into joel osteen. Because joel osteen is the prime provocateur of a seductive brand of american christianity that reduces god to a means to our ends.
The osteenification of american christianity by hank hanegraaff. It will be detrimental to your longterm growth as a follower of. If youve never read one and dont intend to, mention specifically the hank hanegraaff book you never intend to read. Jul 09, 2007 hank hanegraaff is a preterist so what would you expect. The word faith movement and the secret hank hanegraaff. Connect with hank hanegraaff and the christian research. Nearly two decades ago hank hanegraaffs awardwinning christianity in crisis alerted the world to the dangers of a cultic movement within christianity that. Christian research institute president, hank hanegraaff. Is the flamboyant faith healer benny hinn a heretic.
He also discussed many other important topics pertaining to christianity with cp, including biblical illiteracy amongst believers and the theology of many prominent pastors such as creflo dollar and joel osteen. He does not see any covenant to any unbelieving natural descendents of abraham or israel. He is also host of the nationally syndicated bible answer man radio broadcast, which is heard daily across the united states and canada and around the world via the internet at widely regarded as one of the worlds leading christian authors and. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Mar 19, 2014 osteenification and what it portends by hank hanegraaff virtually every morning i try to catch up on news and sports while running on my treadmill. I was a little uneasy when i learned that a couple of my family members were getting into joel osteen.
Osteenification and what it portends by hank hanegraaff virtually every morning i try to catch up on news and sports while running on my treadmill. Reading this book will help you to accept the gift of who you were meant to be and live a life filled with more hope, joy, and victory. Christian radio free online christian ministry radio. Bible answer man discusses biblical illiteracy, joel. Free video broadcasts from ministries like joel osteen, td jakes, jack graham, beth moore, more.
They might more accurately be described by an anglosaxon term whose initials are b. Joel osteen books list of books by author joel osteen. Joel osteen is the pastor of the largest church in the united states, lakewood church in houston, texas. Buy a cheap copy of christianity in crisis book by hank hanegraaff. Joel osteen, the popular megachurch pastor from houston, appeared tuesday afternoon o. Hank hanegraaff serves as president and chairman of the board of the north. Hank hanegraaff knows what bible questions believers and nonbelievers askand hes spelled out the answers. What you need to know about heaven, the hereafter, and neardeath experiences worthy, 20 and the osteenification of american christianity cri, 2014.
Kenneth copeland, benny hinn, joel osteen, joyce meyer, john hagee, td jakes. Houston, txin an attempt to reach a younger audience of millennials, prosperity preacher joel osteen has released a brandnew book entitled you can even. He is an outspoken figure within the christian countercult movement where he has established a reputation for his criticisms. Listed by several sources as americas largest and fastestgrowing congregation, lakewood church has approximately 45,000 adult attendees every week. He is an outspoken figure within the christian countercult movement where he has established a reputation for his criticisms of nonchristian religions, new religious movements. Hank hanegraaff discusses why harold campings judgment day prediction is nothing to be concerned about and how we, as christians, should avoid setting times for christs return.
Hank hanegraaffs false theology and questionable character. If you listen to joel osteen and joyce meyer, if you take what they teach seriously, it will not be good for you. Joel osteen is the senior pastor of lakewood church in houston, texas. Hendrik hank hanegraaff born 1950, also known as the bible answer man, is an american christian author and radio talkshow host. Apr 14, 2017 why hanegraaffs conversion is not really a big deal but it should be. Hank hanegraaffs questionable theology and questionable character are just a matter of record. It all led up to taking a shower and beginning work on a book now titled the osteenification of american christianity. Hanegraaff charitably calls these stories urban legends. In a move that has christian apologists and countercult experts puzzled and upset, hank hanegraaff the already controversial president of the christian research institute has come out in support of the local church which, theologically, is considered to be a cult of christianity. His antidispensational antipremillennial theology is the main focus of why i created this post. Thoughts on hank hanegraaffs journey to eastern orthodoxy during holy week of 2017, hank hanegraaff, president of the christian research institute cri and host of the worldwide radio show bible answer man bam, joined the greek orthodox church. I was especially pleased to see hanegraaff detail the teachings of such popular figures as joel osteen and joyce meyer. Jun 01, 2018 joel osteen is a popular heretic and the author of your best life now, which is a book that advocates prosperity theology.
Gods plan to protect you from evil, and the creation answer book. Hank hanegraaffs abuse of biblical truth answers in genesis. I publicly called out false teachers and named them by name. So i have been reading hank hanegraaffs newest book, christianity in crisis. She sinfully and rebelliously preaches to men, and she yokes in ministry with false teachers. Joel and victoria want to send you this free minibook that will help you live the life god has for you. The christian post released part 1 of an exclusive interview with hank hanegraaff yesterday. He is a proponent of the word of faith movement and prosperity gospel. These inspirational thoughts will carry you throughout the day and open your eyes of faith to the blessings of god that surround you in everyday life. Most of you have likely heard of hank hanegraaff, president of the christian research institute cri and host of the radio broadcast bible answer man. Hank hanegraaff is president of the christian research institute and host of the daily bible answer man broadcast. And thats precisely why hank hanegraaff has written this new book.
Christian research institute president hank hanegraaff exposes the darker hues of osteenification in the osteenification of american christianity, shedding light on the negative emphasis that lies behind osteen s selfaffirmations of i am prosperous, my god is a supersizing god. I have just read the osteenification of american christianity by hank hanegraaff, radios the bible answer man. Kenyon, kenneth copeland, benny hinn, joel osteen, joyce meyer, john hagee, creflo. Hank unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the christian research institute where hank hanegraaff takes you out of the studio and into his study to engage in freeflowing, essential christian conversations on critical issues with some of the most interesting, informative and inspirational people on the planet. Osteen is committed to the notion that faith is a force, that words are the containers of the force, and that. Youd think if people liked someone enough, theyd know how to spell the damn name. Hanegraaffs charge resulted in a radical outburst of indignant cries directed not at hinn but at hanegraaff. Dont discourage yourself by speaking negative thoughts into existence like i cant even.
Hank hanegraaff goes on an allout assault on word of faith teachers in his new book, christianity in crisis 21st century. Ranging from the growing transgender movement, radical islamisis, non. Osteenification and what it portends christian research. Jul 25, 2012 hank addresses some of the doctrinal errors of joel osteen s teaching as well as his comments regarding mitt romneys belief in jesus.
If youve read hank hanegraaff books like christianity in crisis, mention that too. May 09, 20 most of you have likely heard of hank hanegraaff, president of the christian research institute cri and host of the radio broadcast bible answer man. Hank hanegraaff archives christian research institute. Nearly two decades ago hank hanegraaffs awardwinning christianity in crisis alerted the world to the dangers of a cultic movement within christianity that threatened to undermine the very foundation of biblical faith. But in the 21st century, there are new dangersnew teachers who threaten to do more damage than the last. He is a proponent of the word of faith movement and prosperity gospel joel took over the ministry of north americas largest and fastestgrowing church1 in 1999 upon the death of his father, founder john osteen. Now many are taking hanegraaff to task for not only false theology but for outrageous comments on air and in his book, apocalypse code as well as his fiction series with coauthor sigmund brouwer. The first thing you need to know about beth moore, if you dont already, is that she is a false teacher who is living in current, unrepentant sin. I had not heard of hank hanegraaff before but the title caught my eye and i was curious in what way did hanegraaff believe christianity was in crisis.
In a recent issue of the creation research journal, which is published by cri, hanegraaff made some very disturbing statements about scriptures account of dinosaurs and sea monstersand the serpent in the garden of eden. Joel osteen is one of the greatest motivational speakers of this era. Osteenification and what it portends guest contributor. Hank hanegraaff, the osteenification of american christianity charlotte. He is also host of the nationally syndicated bible answer man radio broadcast, which is heard daily across the united states and canada and around the world via the internet at. The osteenification of american christianity by hank. Christian research institute president hank hanegraaff exposes the darker hues of osteenification in the osteenification of american christianity, shedding light on the negative emphasis that lies behind osteens selfaffirmations of i am prosperous, my god is a supersizing god. The result is a book that is passionate and full of good information, but poorly written. In the secret you have a law of attraction and that law of attraction is an impersonal force by which you can create your own reality. Christianity in crisis 21st century by hank hanegraaff. The osteens teach a message of hope, healing, and forgiveness from the official lakewood church website. Back in 2014, cri president hank hanegraaff discusses his book, the osteenification of american christianity christian research institute, 2014, in. May 30, 2018 the first thing you need to know about beth moore, if you dont already, is that she is a false teacher who is living in current, unrepentant sin.
Apr 20, 2020 hank unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the christian research institute where hank hanegraaff takes you out of the studio and into his study to engage in freeflowing, essential christian conversations on critical issues with some of the most interesting, informative and inspirational people on the planet. The word faith movement and the secret there are a lot of similarities between the word faith movement and the secret by rhonda byrne. Sep 10, 2007 so, before we start numbers next week, i did the only thing on my miscellaneous docket. She teaches false doctrine and twists scripture to scratch the itching ears of her followers. Bible answer man discusses biblical illiteracy, joel osteen. Thoughts on hank hanegraaffs journey to eastern orthodoxy. Cris hank hanegraaff supports a cult of christianity. Joel osteen butchering scripture exposing charlatans youtube. He is a regular contributor to the awardwinning christian research journal and an. Since the original christianity in crisis was released, a new breed of prosperity preachers has taken hagins preaching and practices to unimaginable heights or rather, unimaginable depths, hanegraaff states. Obviously, hanegraaff believes that the church was and is israel.
When times get tough, you can find comfort in joels words of faith, hope, and wisdom. Hank hanegraaff has updated his classic text exposing and refuting the faith movements movers and shakers for the 21 st. Hank hanegraaff is president of the christian research institute and host of the bible answer man daily broadcast. Christianity in crisis 21st century by hank hanegraaff luke. One can almost feel his frustration with the state of faith christianity pouring out of the pages. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online. Who is joel osteen, and are his teachings biblical. If church history tells us anything, it is that the early christians celebrated the broken body and shed blood of christ on the cross for the complete remission of their sins. He was so branded by hank hanegraaff, the bible answer man, in his recent book christianity in crisis. Hanegraaff plucked it from a book by osteen titled, become a better you note 40. Updated topics include creation and our existence, basic apologetics, spiritual gifts, religions. Patrick rogers and vickie bane, joel osteen counts his blessings, people, december 17, 2007, 96. He offers ten reasons why both the book and film is a dangerous diversion.