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NASB | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. |
Subject: Should Benny throw the Holy Spirit? |
Bible Note: I'm not of Benny Hinn's tradition although I read one of his first books and watch him very rarely on TV. I think that he most often gives glory to God after he does an activity, whatever it may be. I think it is more meaningful for the unbeliever. As far as his quotes, I find little to find fault with at first glance and since he is such a visible preacher it is common to talk about him, (maybe someone can tell him if he needs to contribute or defend). My preacher dad taught me long ago when I came under fire for a minor incident in my childhood that I can't please everyone and that the only One I had to please was God. It's hard to come up with a good sermon every Sunday and its hard for a media person not to be tempted to tickle the ears a little bit. At least the little messiah was printed in the lower case, JVH. The Superman example was a tickling I think that would be hard to back up biblically. The next quote about the Trinity is what I was studying five years before him and still believe as one could see by my posts. I would disagree with him if he makes the Son in His triuneness into a man. Thus, I disagree with Benny in that he says that God became a man. The other thing that we should remember as we're reading these quotes is that Benny Hinn may have changed some thoughts, and maybe would not agree with his quotes today. I think he does the best he can, and you can't deny his ministry. My wife says I am "wasting a beautiful day" and maybe I have been. I'll leave the rest of the quotes for someone to "test" if need be. |