I mean i see him on TV, with all kinds of people crying and apparently being curred of all kinds of things, but come on....
2007-02-21 14:41:57 · 6 answers · asked by sam_i_am_eggs_something_somethin 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No way. I think he does not characterize a true Christian. This is from wiki:
"Although his ministry is popular with Charismatics, many Christians are uncomfortable with certain aspects of his teaching and his lavish lifestyle. He lives in an ocean-front mansion valued at an estimated $8.5 million in an exclusive gated community in Dana Point, California, travels by private aircraft, and stays in hotel rooms costing upwards of $3,000 per night. In December 2006, he sent out a mailing asking for donations towards a new Gulfstream G4SP jet valued at an estimated $36 million"
2007-02-21 14:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
My cousin helps out with an Iranian Pastor who has a TV program that goes into Iran - and they had an event in early November '06 in Orange County, Ca. and my son and I went. The featured speaker was Benny Hinn.
I was of course, skeptical, but I can tell you this: I have been a Christian for 19 years and I have not felt the pesence of the Holy Spirit like was there in that event in almost that long - And he preached for over an hour and it was an amzing sermon - you cannot fake that - he was insightful, wise and really brilliant. I rememeber at one point he pointed to the Bible he had in his hand and he said "this book is a person, it reaveals a person, and that person is Jesus Christ."
I can also tell you before the healing part of the service he lead an incredible participation part for all present to pray for those who God wants to heal. I honestly had a tingle go from my head, to my toes, and back again, - it wasn't done by me. I am a diabetic and I prayed for God to heal me and I have been much better and have lost 18 pounds since that night. I think the healings were sincere - and he stopped after about 20 minutes even though some people wanted it to continue.
He atlked about the jet that night - you can judge that - but they also started a fund to raise money for a building in Turkey to train Iranian missionaries to go back to Iran and got about $50,000 - I think that was amazing. I am glad he took the time to be there and do that.
He is anointed - he may look cheesy on TV and do some cheesy things - but I do not doubt the reality of a powerful ministry.
2007-02-21 14:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone posted a story here a while ago about how he took his blind grandfather to one of those Benny Hinn "healing" things, to try and restore his vision. He was explaining how much of a fraud it was. All the sick and disabled people were assembled in a large stadium, and Hinn had his staff go down the rows to pick people to come up on stage. But if they saw that you were actually, legitimately sick or disabled -- like if you had a missing leg or were just in really bad shape -- they'd skip over you and go to the next guy. They only picked the people that had minor problems or problems that were easier to make everyone think were fixed -- not amputees or people who were paralyzed. The people who actually NEEDED serious help were given no attention whatsoever; even people that were having seizures were ignored by the staff. It was a total fraud in every sense of the word. So to answer your question... no, he's not for real.
2007-02-21 14:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I think he is a little "off". For one thing, he does things with such dramatic flair, that it appears he does it for his own glorification instead of for the glory of God. If he was really and sincerely doing this for God, then there would not be all this hoopla over Benni Hinn and all the drama associated with his "ministry". I have watched him a few times & I believe he is someone who choreographs & plans his services to generate the most dramatic results & thereby bring in the most converts & cash. Benni Hinn loyalists might blast me, but I don't care. I am calling it like I see it.
2007-02-21 15:28:33 · answer #4 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He gives true Christians a bad name.
I think he believes that he actually is doing the work of the Lord. I am sure that when he started he was doing the work of the Lord but then greed and self importance took over. I will allow God to judge his works whether they be real or not.
P.S.--I would not want to be in his shoes on judgment day!
2007-02-21 15:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by zoril 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I can't believe that anyone would even ask.
2007-02-21 14:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋