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NASB | 2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. |
Subject: Theology of Glory versus the Cross |
Bible Note: Hello Jesusman, May I add some perspective to your question? While there's nothing inherently wrong with trying to motivate people, the role of a pastor/teacher is to preach the gospel! (Rom. 1:16,2 Tim 4:2) 1. You may read the entire interview Osteen did with Larry King on "Larry King Live" at www.forgottenword.org. I think the conclusions are obvious- but you may draw your own; 2. As part of a business project about 3 years ago, I purchased Osteens' Best Seller- "Your Best Life Now". I read it with an open mind. (Now I have read most if not all of the classic "success principle books"). About Two-Thirds of the way through, I had to put it down. Why? Because he went beyond just teaching basic human "success principles" into stating things using scripture that were patently false! Not open to interpretation, but using eisegesis and poor interpretive skills to draw false conclusions! 3. If you watch his weekly program, it should be further obvious that what he teaches is about as foreign to sound biblical doctrine as it gets- historically and otherwise! Not said lightly, but the content of his teaching has be very accurately termed "cotton candy"! There is absolutley no major doctrines taught, nor is there any relation to show mans' sinfulness and need of a Savior. If man does not know that he is truly a sinner in need of salvation, what is he responding to? His message is man-centered to the core and falls under the "seeker-friendly"and "marketing oriented" approach to church. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |