I really like Joel Osteen..do you?

Question

I really think he's a breath of fresh air, what a wonderful postive message he gives. I had a oppertunity to meet him in Indianapolis a few Month's ago..he exactly the same in person.

I'd love to hear your thoughts?

Answer 1

Liked Joel's dad too. Have watched for over 20 years'
I liked 'your best life yet' also.

Answer 2

The first time I saw him was on Larry King. Joel Osteen was asked if Muslims or Jews could go to heaven.

KING: What if you're Jewish or Muslim, you don't accept Christ at all?

OSTEEN: You know, I'm very careful about saying who would and wouldn't go to heaven. I don't know...

I immediately turned off the TV. If he's leading a flock of sixteen thousand members, and he doesn't know the Gospel, then he needs to step down.

Answer 3

I knew him in high school. He's exactly what he appears to be.

But I have to agree with another poster. I can't take that much happiness all the time lol. I need more indepth theological teaching that Joel can provide. That's why I go to Second Baptist Church in Houston, and just love Dr. Ed Young. He teaches straight from the Bible.

Answer 4

At first glance, he seems like his message is very positive. But he preaches a health and wealth kind of gospel and leaves out something very important, why God allows suffering. This can lead someone to the false belief that if they are suffering then they aren't pleasing God. Or they might start to lose their faith in God because they don't understand why they are suffering. Although Jesus performed many miracles of healing, Jesus never promised health and wealth. Jesus said that if we are to be worthy to be His disciples we must be willing to take up our cross and follow Him. The Catholic Church has the best answer for this question of why God allows suffering. If we forget why we suffer, all we have to do is look at a crucifix and we are reminded. May God bless you.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church
http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm
Catholic convert websites
http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/
http://www.catholic-convert.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=32
The Coming Home Network
http://www.chnetwork.org/index.htm
Catholic Answers
http://www.catholic.com/
Teachings of the Catholic Church
http://www.ewtn.com/faith/teachings/teaching.htm
Crusades-The Real History
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/118/52.0.html
The Real Inquisition-Investigating the popular Myth
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/madden200406181026.asp

Answer 5

Joel Osteen rules!

Answer 6

He certainly is uplifting and positive, but I feel something is missing in his sermons. Hubby thinks he neglects to mention Jesus enough. I just think Osteen doesn't really preach the whole Bible. Life, Christianity and almost anything else won't always be fun and happy-happy.

Answer 7

A very good evangelist.

Milk for the babes in Christ.

Heb 5:13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
Heb 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Answer 8

puts me to sleep but He is popular I don't know if hes a name claim guy if so I won't listen anymore to that CD. you know if he is like ah that ken Copeland guy. abra ca dab ra stuff. I am probably wrong about Joel Osteen He's probably cool OK.

Answer 9

I love joel. He has a wonderful ministry of encouraging people. Have you read his book? If not, I suggest you pick up a copy. It's called "Your Best Life Now.

GOD BLESS!!!!!!!

Answer 10

I like him too. He seems like he would be a really nice person also. I also like Joyce Meyers and John Hagee and T D Jakes.