False teachers are on the prowl, and before they get their hands on these videos to take them off the internet, you might want to check these out, in case they go away.
Documentary on Joel Osteen
Maybe you saw in your YouTube feed a video titled, "Foundations of Joel Osteen's Faith," within the past. I have, and soon after one of the groups I follow, and another individual started recommending watching the documentary.
I was able to watch most of the video, I have a little left, and it's really helpful to understand how Joel's dad was influenced, and because of his father's influences, we then see how that framed a lot of Joel's perspective.
The video is from HonestYouthPastor, and apparently he covers various teachers, looks at what teachers are saying and if it's true. This is not the first documentary he has created, either. You can check out his YouTube channel here.
Video on Brandon Biggs
Recently, Mike Winger has made another video that is ruffling the feathers of sensitive Christians (stop being mean) and the followers of false prophet/teacher Brandon Biggs. (Video: The NEW and Dangerous False Prophet)
I really appreciate Mike Winger coming out stronger on these false teachers. I know for many years he appeared softer, but it seems after his Bethel/Bill Johnson video, and especially after his Benny Hinn video, Mike has shown why these topics and teachers need to be discussed, exposed, named, and warned against. You can view Mike Winger's channel here.
Video on Bethel: NAR Kenotic Theology
I follow the group Fighting for the Faith CREW on Facebook and one of the members recommended checking out Richard Moore's video on The False Jesus of Bethel: NAR Kenotic Theology with Special Guest Jake Elliot. Kenotic theology is the idea that "Jesus emptied Himself," of His divine nature, only being a man. Now, Bill Johnson has said that is not what he teaches. I have heard some Christians debate on the specific teaching Johnson is critiqued of. So, the video would be a great resource to make sure you understand kenotic theology and whether or not Bill Johnson, and Bethel as a whole, are guilty of supporting the false teaching or not. (See: What is Kenoticism/Kenotic Theology by Got Questions, Did Jesus Empty Himself of Divinity in the Incarnation by Ligioner, and Christ's Double Nature Helps Us Understand the Trinity & the Cross)
Check out the videos before they are potentially gone...
The reason why there is an urgency to make sure you view the videos, if you want, sooner than later, is because these teachers are KNOWN for doing whatever they can in their power to take down the videos. Which has happened before to many Christian Youtubers trying to expose truth. Benny Hinny now has been responding and taking down material Mike Winger critique's. He isn't repenting, but rather, trying to hide behind what he proclaims.
Continue to pray for these fallen teachers, for their deceived followers, for the endurance of the saints who expose lies - it's discouraging seeing wickedness and warning against it, and praise the Lord for exposing lies as He promises. His truth will, is, and has always reigned.
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