Benny Hinn

[Zi]

Obviously it's because some don't agree with his teachings.

You assume I follow him because I ask? Why can't I just ask out of curiosity?

Oh I don't know zi? Maybe, just maybe it might have something to do with what he teaches. Tell me zi, do you agree with the things he teaches from the following site? Benny Hinn - A False Prophet Or how about this site? Benny Hinn -Benny Hinn's False Teachings on God, Jesus and Man . Can you please tell me zi how you distinguish heresy from truth?

IN GOD THE SON,
bluto

 

[bluto]

Obviously it's because some don't agree with his teachings.

You assume I follow him because I ask? Why can't I just ask out of curiosity?

I'm not a mind reader zi. This is what you responded to?

Originally Posted by notmyown just to be clear.... i do not recommend staying under Mr. Hinn's ministry.

where you are when you hear the Gospel and God saves you is another matter, entirely.

and something about a broken clock."

You then responded by saying "Why not" and I gave you two sites as to why not, that's all.

IN GOD THE SON,
bluto

 

[Johnny_B]

First of all alter calls are not Biblical, read the book of Acts the people either cried out to the preacher "what must we do to be saved?" or the Scripture says that the Lord opened the heart of those appointed to eternal life.

As for Benny I have never heard him preach the Gospel, I don't think he knows what the Gospel is.

 

[Ugly]

Has a ministry many have come to Jesus under.

God used a donkey once. Doesn't mean it was a godly donkey.

 

[Ellsworth1943]

God used a donkey once. Doesn't mean it was a godly donkey.

Nice comparison!

 

[Desertsrose]

Benny's nephew said it well.

Benny Hinn Is My Uncle, but Prosperity Preaching Isn’t for Me



As part of the family empire, I lived a life of luxury. Then doubts began to surface.
COSTI HINN| SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Almost 15 years ago, on a shoreline outside of Athens, Greece, I stood confident in my relationship with the Lord and my ministry trajectory. I was traveling the world on a private Gulfstream jet doing “gospel” ministry and enjoying every luxury money could buy.

After a comfortable flight and my favorite meal (lasagna) made by our personal chef, we prepared for a ministry trip by resting at The Grand Resort: Lagonissi. Boasting my very own ocean-view villa, complete with private pool and over 2,000 square feet of living space, I perched on the rocks above the water’s edge and rejoiced in the life I was living. After all, I was serving Jesus Christ and living the abundant life he promised.

Little did I know that this coastline was part of the Aegean Sea—the same body of water the apostle Paul sailed while spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. There was just one problem: We weren’t preaching the same gospel as Paul.

Lavish Lifestyle
Growing up in the Hinn family empire was like belonging to some hybrid of the royal family and the mafia. Our lifestyle was lavish, our loyalty was enforced, and our version of the gospel was big business.

Though Jesus Christ was still a part of our gospel, he was more of a magic genie than the King of Kings. Rubbing him the right way—by giving money and having enough faith—would unlock your spiritual inheritance. God’s goal was not his glory but our gain. His grace was not to set us free from sin but to make us rich. The abundant life he offered wasn’t eternal, it was now. We lived the prosperity gospel.

My father pastored a small church in Vancouver, British Columbia. During my teenage years, he would travel nearly twice a month with my uncle, Benny Hinn. Prosperity theology paid amazingly well. We lived in a 10,000-square-foot mansion guarded by a private gate, drove two Mercedes Benz vehicles, vacationed in exotic destinations, and shopped at the most expensive stores. On top of that, we bought a $2 million ocean-view home in Dana Point, California, where another Benz joined the fleet. We were abundantly blessed.

Throughout those years we faced countless criticisms from both inside and outside the church. Dateline NBC, The Fifth Estate (a Canadian news program), and other shows did investigative work. Well-known ministry leaders took to the airwaves warning people about our teachings, and local pastors told their congregations to steer clear of pulpits filled by a “Hinn.” At the time, I believed we were being persecuted like Jesus and Paul, and that our critics were just jealous of our blessings.

Within the family, we didn’t tolerate criticism. One day I asked my father if we could go heal my friend from school who had lost her hair due to cancer. He replied that we should pray for her at home rather than going to heal her. I thought to myself, Shouldn’t we be doing what the apostles did if we have the same gift?

At that point, I didn’t question our ability to heal, but doubts began to stir about our motives. We only did healings in the crusades, where music created the atmosphere, money changed hands, and people approached us with the “right” amount of faith.

Other doubts would surface. What about unsuccessful healing attempts? I learned that it was the sick person’s fault for doubting God. Why would we speak in tongues without interpretation? “Don’t quench the Spirit,” I was told. “He can do what he wants.” Why did many of our prophecies contradict the Bible? “Don’t put God in a box.”

Despite the questions, I trusted my family because we were so successful. Tens of thousands of people followed us, millions packed stadiums annually to hear my uncle. We healed the sick, performed miracles, rubbed elbows with celebrities, and got incredibly wealthy. God must be on our side!

Before going to college, I took a year off and joined Benny’s ministry as a “catcher” (someone who catches the people who are “slain in the spirit”) and personal assistant. This was a rite of passage in my family, as nearly every nephew worked for him at some point. It was a show of loyalty and gratitude.

That year was a whirlwind tour of luxury: $25,000-a-night royal suites in Dubai, seaside resorts in Greece, tours of the Swiss Alps, villas on Lake Como in Italy, basking on the golden coast of Australia, shopping sprees at Harrods in London, and numerous trips to Israel, Hawaii, and everywhere in between. The pay was great, we flew on our own private Gulfstream, and I got to buy custom suits. All I had to do was catch people and look spiritual!

A Life-Changing Verse
After graduating college and returning home, I met my wife, Christyne. I had no idea that God would use her in bringing about my salvation. In fact, my family and I were nervous because she didn’t speak in tongues. We set out to fix that problem by having her attend one of Benny’s crusades, but nothing happened.

Next, she attended a service at my home church in Vancouver, but that didn’t work either. Finally, she received some coaching at a youth conference, but she couldn’t manage more than a few mumbled syllables. I truly thought I could never marry her unless something changed.

Then one day she pointed to a verse I had never seen: 1 Corinthians 12:30 (“Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?”). I was shaken to the core. There it was plain as day—not everybody has to speak in tongues. Soon, the domino effect began. Other longstanding beliefs were failing the biblical test. No longer did I believe that God’s purpose was to make me happy, healthy, and wealthy. Instead, I saw that he wanted me to live for him regardless of what I could get from him.

While struggling to strike out into ministry, I received a call from a pastor-friend who was planting a church in California, offering me a part-time youth pastor position. It seemed like a perfect place to learn and grow, so Christyne and I packed up and took a step of faith as newlyweds.

Soon after joining the staff, God put the final crack in my false belief system, and the truth came bursting forth like a wave of grace. One of my first preaching assignments was John 5:1–17—the healing at Bethesda. As I studied for the sermon, my pastor-friend gave me a trusted commentary. Then the Holy Spirit took over. The passage showed that Jesus healed one man out of a multitude, the man didn’t know who Jesus was, and the man was healed instantly!

This left three treasured beliefs in tatters. Isn’t it always God’s will to heal? No, Jesus only healed one man out of a multitude. Doesn’t God only heal people if they have enough faith? No, this crippled man didn’t even know who Jesus was (let alone have faith in him). Doesn’t healing require an anointed healer, special music, and an offering collection? No, Jesus healed instantly with a mere command. I wept bitterly over my participation in greedy ministry manipulation and my life of false teaching and beliefs, and I thanked God for his mercy and grace through Jesus Christ. My eyes were completely opened.

I am thankful that my wife was willing to question my insistence on speaking in tongues and that my pastor loved me enough to disciple me out of prosperity gospel confusion. I’ve seen how God uses evangelism and discipleship to transform lost souls into found saints. A Christian’s greatest ability is availability. When God’s people are willing to take a step of faith and speak the truth in love, lives are transformed and God is glorified. You never know who he might save through your faithfulness.

Costi Hinn is executive pastor at Mission Bible Church in Orange County, California.

 

[FEDERALIST]

I don't think much of any man who call the ministry after his own name, yuck..

 

[Zi]

I know you're not a mind reader. I know what I said and to whom I was saying it to.

You said more than giving 2 reading options. I'll not waste time going into that. You're the endless type and I don't like questions that follow questions. It's foolishness

I'm not a mind reader zi. This is what you responded to?

Originally Posted by notmyown just to be clear.... i do not recommend staying under Mr. Hinn's ministry.

where you are when you hear the Gospel and God saves you is another matter, entirely.

and something about a broken clock."

You then responded by saying "Why not" and I gave you two sites as to why not, that's all.

IN GOD THE SON,
bluto

 

[7seasrekeyed]

I don't think much of any man who call the ministry after his own name, yuck..

wondering who that leaves then

then of course we have choices like 'the holiness deliverance temple' or the noteworthy 'revival temple of the sacred followers' and the transparent 'closed congregation of initiate miracle workers'

it's getting scary out there

 

[Zi]

Anyone reading this should read the Bible for themselves. The part about tongues, that's in respect to ministry operations. Not every gets those. Anyone can speak in tongues, you have to get beyond your mind and how you think. Paul says himself it's for everyone. Rightly dividing helps.. As for healing, Jesus himself said many times that their faith played a part in their healing. Working of miracles and healing are different.. Who knows if any of his account is true.you don't know if he's trustworthy.

Benny's nephew said it well.

Benny Hinn Is My Uncle, but Prosperity Preaching Isn’t for Me

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As part of the family empire, I lived a life of luxury. Then doubts began to surface.
COSTI HINN| SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Almost 15 years ago, on a shoreline outside of Athens, Greece, I stood confident in my relationship with the Lord and my ministry trajectory. I was traveling the world on a private Gulfstream jet doing “gospel” ministry and enjoying every luxury money could buy.

After a comfortable flight and my favorite meal (lasagna) made by our personal chef, we prepared for a ministry trip by resting at The Grand Resort: Lagonissi. Boasting my very own ocean-view villa, complete with private pool and over 2,000 square feet of living space, I perched on the rocks above the water’s edge and rejoiced in the life I was living. After all, I was serving Jesus Christ and living the abundant life he promised.

Little did I know that this coastline was part of the Aegean Sea—the same body of water the apostle Paul sailed while spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. There was just one problem: We weren’t preaching the same gospel as Paul.

Lavish Lifestyle
Growing up in the Hinn family empire was like belonging to some hybrid of the royal family and the mafia. Our lifestyle was lavish, our loyalty was enforced, and our version of the gospel was big business.

Though Jesus Christ was still a part of our gospel, he was more of a magic genie than the King of Kings. Rubbing him the right way—by giving money and having enough faith—would unlock your spiritual inheritance. God’s goal was not his glory but our gain. His grace was not to set us free from sin but to make us rich. The abundant life he offered wasn’t eternal, it was now. We lived the prosperity gospel.

My father pastored a small church in Vancouver, British Columbia. During my teenage years, he would travel nearly twice a month with my uncle, Benny Hinn. Prosperity theology paid amazingly well. We lived in a 10,000-square-foot mansion guarded by a private gate, drove two Mercedes Benz vehicles, vacationed in exotic destinations, and shopped at the most expensive stores. On top of that, we bought a $2 million ocean-view home in Dana Point, California, where another Benz joined the fleet. We were abundantly blessed.

Throughout those years we faced countless criticisms from both inside and outside the church. Dateline NBC, The Fifth Estate (a Canadian news program), and other shows did investigative work. Well-known ministry leaders took to the airwaves warning people about our teachings, and local pastors told their congregations to steer clear of pulpits filled by a “Hinn.” At the time, I believed we were being persecuted like Jesus and Paul, and that our critics were just jealous of our blessings.

Within the family, we didn’t tolerate criticism. One day I asked my father if we could go heal my friend from school who had lost her hair due to cancer. He replied that we should pray for her at home rather than going to heal her. I thought to myself, Shouldn’t we be doing what the apostles did if we have the same gift?

At that point, I didn’t question our ability to heal, but doubts began to stir about our motives. We only did healings in the crusades, where music created the atmosphere, money changed hands, and people approached us with the “right” amount of faith.

Other doubts would surface. What about unsuccessful healing attempts? I learned that it was the sick person’s fault for doubting God. Why would we speak in tongues without interpretation? “Don’t quench the Spirit,” I was told. “He can do what he wants.” Why did many of our prophecies contradict the Bible? “Don’t put God in a box.”

Despite the questions, I trusted my family because we were so successful. Tens of thousands of people followed us, millions packed stadiums annually to hear my uncle. We healed the sick, performed miracles, rubbed elbows with celebrities, and got incredibly wealthy. God must be on our side!

Before going to college, I took a year off and joined Benny’s ministry as a “catcher” (someone who catches the people who are “slain in the spirit”) and personal assistant. This was a rite of passage in my family, as nearly every nephew worked for him at some point. It was a show of loyalty and gratitude.

That year was a whirlwind tour of luxury: $25,000-a-night royal suites in Dubai, seaside resorts in Greece, tours of the Swiss Alps, villas on Lake Como in Italy, basking on the golden coast of Australia, shopping sprees at Harrods in London, and numerous trips to Israel, Hawaii, and everywhere in between. The pay was great, we flew on our own private Gulfstream, and I got to buy custom suits. All I had to do was catch people and look spiritual!

A Life-Changing Verse
After graduating college and returning home, I met my wife, Christyne. I had no idea that God would use her in bringing about my salvation. In fact, my family and I were nervous because she didn’t speak in tongues. We set out to fix that problem by having her attend one of Benny’s crusades, but nothing happened.

Next, she attended a service at my home church in Vancouver, but that didn’t work either. Finally, she received some coaching at a youth conference, but she couldn’t manage more than a few mumbled syllables. I truly thought I could never marry her unless something changed.

Then one day she pointed to a verse I had never seen: 1 Corinthians 12:30 (“Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?”). I was shaken to the core. There it was plain as day—not everybody has to speak in tongues. Soon, the domino effect began. Other longstanding beliefs were failing the biblical test. No longer did I believe that God’s purpose was to make me happy, healthy, and wealthy. Instead, I saw that he wanted me to live for him regardless of what I could get from him.

While struggling to strike out into ministry, I received a call from a pastor-friend who was planting a church in California, offering me a part-time youth pastor position. It seemed like a perfect place to learn and grow, so Christyne and I packed up and took a step of faith as newlyweds.

Soon after joining the staff, God put the final crack in my false belief system, and the truth came bursting forth like a wave of grace. One of my first preaching assignments was John 5:1–17—the healing at Bethesda. As I studied for the sermon, my pastor-friend gave me a trusted commentary. Then the Holy Spirit took over. The passage showed that Jesus healed one man out of a multitude, the man didn’t know who Jesus was, and the man was healed instantly!

This left three treasured beliefs in tatters. Isn’t it always God’s will to heal? No, Jesus only healed one man out of a multitude. Doesn’t God only heal people if they have enough faith? No, this crippled man didn’t even know who Jesus was (let alone have faith in him). Doesn’t healing require an anointed healer, special music, and an offering collection? No, Jesus healed instantly with a mere command. I wept bitterly over my participation in greedy ministry manipulation and my life of false teaching and beliefs, and I thanked God for his mercy and grace through Jesus Christ. My eyes were completely opened.

I am thankful that my wife was willing to question my insistence on speaking in tongues and that my pastor loved me enough to disciple me out of prosperity gospel confusion. I’ve seen how God uses evangelism and discipleship to transform lost souls into found saints. A Christian’s greatest ability is availability. When God’s people are willing to take a step of faith and speak the truth in love, lives are transformed and God is glorified. You never know who he might save through your faithfulness.

Costi Hinn is executive pastor at Mission Bible Church in Orange County, California.

 

[crossnote]

First of all alter calls are not Biblical,

For that matter, neither are pianos or air conditioners. Let's not get legalistic, as long as a strong Gospel message is given (repentance included), the rest is paraphernalia.

 

[7seasrekeyed]

I dunno

seems to me the book of Acts opens up with the first altar call

 

[Bogadile]

Where to start with this guy, numerous false prophecies and false claims, very hungry for money, false doctrines, he teaches that each person of the trinity is a trinity (not joking, for real he does, i know it is hard to believe).

I normally do not like to put people on blast but this one is so clear, why not. Can I know his heart? No, perhaps his heart is more right than mine, I can only see the false prophecies that did not come to pass and call it like I see it.

 

[bluto]

Where to start with this guy, numerous false prophecies and false claims, very hungry for money, false doctrines, he teaches that each person of the trinity is a trinity (not joking, for real he does, i know it is hard to believe).

I normally do not like to put people on blast but this one is so clear, why not. Can I know his heart? No, perhaps his heart is more right than mine, I can only see the false prophecies that did not come to pass and call it like I see it.

Well to be fair bogadile, please read the following because hinn repented of the nine persons in the Trinity.

"It is said by some that Benny Hinn repented of some of his more brazen heresies and outlandish claims. For example, some point to interviews he did with Christianity Today in 1991 and Charisma magazine (which to this day promotes and carries advertisements for some of the worst of the word-faith heretics) in 1993 in which he said that he no longer believed in many of the doctrines of the word-faith movement.[18] His disavowal of word-faith teaching was predictably short lived. Within months of those interviews he was teaching the exact same things he had supposedly renounced.
While it is true that Hinn is no longer teaching a nine-member Godhead[19] or that Jesus had “union with the Satanic nature” or that women were intended to give birth out of their sides, here’s the rub: for all those teachings, Hinn originally claimed divine-revelation-knowledge as his source. He insisted God told him those things. He furthermore claimed God was the source of all the false prophecies he has uttered. Having claimed divine authority for these pronouncements, he should not now get a pass just because he is no longer repeating the falsehoods. He needs to address the issue squarely and confess to his followers that he was not speaking the truth when he claimed God was the source of such “revelations.”
There are only three possibilities with Hinn’s false teachings, failed prophecies, and bogus claims:

1. He is lying.
2. He is up to his eyeballs in demonic deception.
3. Both A & B"

IN GOD THE SON,
bluto

 

[jaybird88]

Has a ministry many have come to Jesus under.

how many came to Christ under Jim Jones?

 

[NotmebutHim]

They have come to which Jesus?

Ahhh, there's the rub!

 

[Desertsrose]

Anyone reading this should read the Bible for themselves. The part about tongues, that's in respect to ministry operations. Not every gets those. Anyone can speak in tongues, you have to get beyond your mind and how you think. Paul says himself it's for everyone. Rightly dividing helps.. As for healing, Jesus himself said many times that their faith played a part in their healing. Working of miracles and healing are different.. Who knows if any of his account is true.you don't know if he's trustworthy.

Hi Zi,

I would have to disagree that anyone can speak in tongues. Actually Paul said not everyone would speak in tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:20-30 All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they?

I believe Costi's account. He wasn't out to hurt or harm, but instead to warn the church of this false teacher. He loves his dad and uncle. But he loves God first and foremost.

I saw him speak on a video. He believes in the gifts, just not the way the WOF teaches. He would be considered Charismatic, not WOF or 3rd Wave. There's a huge difference.

 

[dcontroversal]

how many came to Christ under Jim Jones?

More like....how many drank the Koolaid.........

 

[FEDERALIST]

ahh puppy lover lol how about his ministry or CHRIST ministry or about the works of GOD.

wondering who that leaves then

then of course we have choices like 'the holiness deliverance temple' or the noteworthy 'revival temple of the sacred followers' and the transparent 'closed congregation of initiate miracle workers'

it's getting scary out there

 

[7seasrekeyed]

ahh puppy lover lol how about his ministry or CHRIST ministry or about the works of GOD.

well yah got me on the puppy thing, but I don't understand your question

if you are saying if the ministry is of God then it is Christ's, I agree

if you are not saying that, perhaps clairfy