The Lukewarm Church

The following excerpt was taken from the blog:  "Bible Prophecy - Signposts of the Times"

http://signpostsofthetimes.blogspot.com/2012/03/12000-relate-to-osteens-pep-talk.html

12,000 relate to Osteen's pep talk

Prophecy Sign: The lukewarm Church of the last days

One of the major signs of the end will be the wishy washy lukewarm apostate form of Christianity which will be the hallmark of the last days. Case in point is the feel good seeker friendly prosperity gospel of such Christian leaders as Joel Osteen.

While we would never question anyone's faith who claims to be a follower of Jesus Christ, (that is the job of Christ himself when he judges us all), we will however make light of the unbiblical nature of their teachings.

Olsteen at his Lakewood Church in Houston, TX

In Joel Osteen’s case, he preaches a prosperity theology that says that you can have it all when you subscribe to Osteen’s gospel message. However Jesus Christ warned that such teaching only produces a form of Christianity that is despicable to Christ himself. In the book of Revelation, the last day’s church of Laodicea was warned that due to its lukewarm state of riches and wealth, Jesus would spew out those Christians from his presence. Jesus knew that these prosperity material wealth seeking Christians were spiritually bankrupt and needed more than worldly wealth.

It would be interesting to know if Joel Osteen has ever given an altar call at any of his massively sold out motivational seminars, (notice we don't call them Christian evangelism meetings). Would Joel Osteen even know how to pray for a group of people seeking personal salvation?


To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. Revelation 3:14-17 NIV

From the article:

For more than two hours, Pastor Joel Osteen wrapped 12,000 people in a warm embrace at the Times Union Center with his massively successful brand of feel-good "prosperity theology." He declared that the event, his first visit to upstate New York and a near sell-out with an end-of-arena stage configuration, was meant to "throw out seeds of hope that will take root in your heart." Backed by a rock band and a heavily produced show that was more Broadway than tent revival, his message traded fire and brimstone for the equivalent of a corporate motivational speech. He was all praise and no damnation. The 49-year-old pastor of the non-denominational Lakewood Church in Houston delivered a high-energy spiritual pep talk that had the audience — many came in large groups and wore matching colorful T-shirts with the names of their local Christian churches — swaying, dancing, extending a raised palm in a gesture of praise and shouting "Amen!"

12,000 relate to Osteen's pep talk
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/12-000-relate-to-Osteen-s-pep-talk-3414083.php

Posted byDuane/Shelley Muir at 7:57 PM 
Labels: Apostate Church

comments:


Kelstal April 27, 2012 2:56 PM

I will agree, the charsmatic persona of this "motivational speaker" defines a 'Lukewarm' church. I lost all respect for this American Christian leader when he was interviewed by Larry King and Mr. King asked, "Was you named for the prophet Joel?" and Mr. Osteen flippantly replied, "You know, Larry, I have been asked that before and never knew there was a 'prophet Joel' in the Bible." whatever else Joel Osteen said, I cannot remember as I was in total shock that THIS man had NEVER heard of the prophet Joel from the Old Testament? Sad world we live in. I would like to invite you to view my Blog, Who's ? Right. Although, I am just beginning my Blog, I think you may find it interesting.

www.whos-right-kelstal.blogspot.com

Duane/Shelley Muir May 2, 2012 8:56 AM

Yes, we did visit your blog, and did find it very informative and interesting. Do keep up the good work. May God richly bless you.