John R. Houk
© June 9, 2019
I’ve followed the Ministry of Joel Osteen for some time. The
largest reason for Joel is because I was a huge admirer of his father John Osteen who passed away in 1999. I typically give those
associated with the Word of Faith movement the benefit of the doubt. Yes many
mistakes have been made but not to the level of heresy its critics often level
against Word of Faith people. For one thing it is a diversified (NOT DIVERSE)
group. They definitely don’t agree on a unified front no more than Protestants
and Catholics agree. Or say between Baptists and the Assembly of God. I’m not
going into the oft abused finger pointing of heresy that plagues the organized
and semi-organized Christian faith. I’d be spanked or praised depending on who
agrees or had their toes stepped on.
BUT there are some basics all Christians of many
Denominations and schools of thought among Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox (or
the Eastern Rite so often grouped in this persuasion) or Protestants:
·
There is
a Godhead (whether agreement on coequal or not) – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
·
Jesus has
always been God as much as the rest of the Godhead – the same yesterday, today
and forever.
·
Jesus as
God emptied His Divine attributes to be born a man from a virgin. WHY? To
sacrifice His life as the perfect human paying the ransom (i.e. Redemption) for
Adam’s sin of rebellion.
·
Jesus
died on a Cross.
·
Three
days later the man Jesus Resurrected from death to a New Glorified Life with
Divine attributes restored continuingly interceding for humanity.
·
Believing
the Redemptive act of death and Resurrection makes Believers a new person in
Christ Jesus Saving humanity from Satan’s outcome transferring Believers into
the Kingdom of the Father’s dear Son.
·
Sin
exists and is the result of rebelling against God’s precepts of which Adam and
Eve’s rebellion is a dark fruit beginning example.
It is the “sin issue” that separates true Christians from
wannabe but fake Christians. Denying what God has called sin is the same act of
rebellion committed by Adam and Eve separating themselves from the Presence of
God.
Sin removes from the Presence of God and the Risen Savior
Restores Believing Humanity to the Presence of God looking forward for the future
full Redemption of world corrupted flesh (i.e. one’s body) in the final
resurrection and Last Judgment.
WHICH brings me back to Joel Osteen.
I just read an article that I hope is fake news for I have
found any verification. The article found in News With Views alleges Joel and Victoria Osteen
attended a Pride concert put on by Lady Gaga in celebration of “LGBTQD” lifestyle
choices. (I discovered a new letter in “D”
in the homosexual acronym.)
LGBTQD = Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queers and
Debauchery and yes the lifestyle is rebellion to the precepts of God which
boils down to “sin” that separates from the Presence of God which is labelled
the Second Death in the Book of Revelation
(Depending on your religious background –
aka Revelation to John, the Apocalypse of John, or The Revelation
of Jesus Christ to John the Apostle or probably other similar forms I can’t
recall).
The NWV article claiming the Osteens showed up the Pride
concert shares no details from the Osteen point of view. Nonetheless the visual
of being at a LGBTQD supportive concert is not a good look. If I discover the
Osteens have joined Left-Wing ignore-Scripture so-called Christian Churches it
will be a huge disappointment. Without a good explanation I will be done with
following the Ministry of Joel and Victoria Osteen Pastors of Lakewood Church in Houston, TX.
JRH 7/9/19
Your generosity is always appreciated:
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Joel Osteen Flys To
New York For LGBTQD Event
July 7th, 2019
SODOM-NEW-YORK [Blog
Editor: The photo title on article. There is no clarity if this a play about
Sodom taking in New York if it is equating New York with Sodom. The Pride event
took place in New York to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Stonewall
Riots.]
Houston Pastor Joel Osteen and his lovely wife Victoria,
publicly showed their support of the LGBTQD–Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual,
Transgender, Queers and Debauchery practitioners, by attending a Lady Gaga
event at Harlem’s’ Apollo theater which celebrated Gay Pride Month.
It is not clear if the Osteens were there with Lady Gaga ,who would have
invited them, or, if they simply got on a plane, paid for the tickets and flew
there. The entire event was centered around “Gay Pride.”
My question is: What in blazes is a church pastor doing in
the midst of a filthy display of deviant sex while thumbing noses at God by
participating in a practice that is condemned in the Bible multiple times? No
excuse can satisfy this question. The Osteens’ very presence in that sexual
filth, works to confirm that such sexual perversions are perfectly
OK….acceptable. Does that include “Scatting” where a couple rubs their
feces on each other’s bodies and then licks it off? Yes, that is a common
LGBTQD practice (ritual). And this is one of the things that are taught in
California Public Schools.
Several celebrities were there to support the abomination
that filled the stage along with vulgarity including the “F’ Word being tossed
about. Indeed that is how the program began with Lady Gaga yelling to the
packed house: “Are you ready to “F-ing party tonight?” “YEAH” the crowd roared
as Osteen smiled Texas style.
This particular celebration recognized the 50th anniversary
of the Stonewall Riots, when the gay bar was raided by New York Cops and
customers arrested for lewd conduct. which was headlined in newspapers all over
the country. This raid set the pace for the “Gay rights” movement
which has been a part of the lives of everyone since.
Is this New York event anyplace where a minister and his
wife should be? No it is not! This writer has pleaded with ministers and
pastors to “Man Your Pulpits”, and to set the example of morality, integrity,
and honesty. Paul’s instruction for pastors in 1 Thessalonians 22 clearly
states: “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” The Osteens instead
wallowed in evil by attending that sick event. If our morals, integrity,
and honesty is no better than anyone sitting in the congregation, then we
have failed as pastors and should flee the ministry, and take up another
profession. One should never dabble with Holy Things.
Even though I saw Joel Osteen more as a motivational speaker
rather than a biblical preacher, I felt protective of him since he had become such
a hit and created such a huge following that I knew from experience that his
success would stimulate dangerous jealousy among other ministers. Sure enough,
one minister, Dr. Michael Brown wrote a public letter to Joel challenging him
on his preaching. I in turn attacked Rev. Brown accusing him of jealousy
and envy.
And because of my own experience, I let that guide me when I
wrote a scathing letter to Pastor Brown, which was published in
several news outlets. That was a mistake I truly regret. And when I
learned from Pulpit and Pen and also in American Prophet, about the real Joel
Osteen, who flew to New York to aid and assist the LGBTQD movement I was
shocked. But then internal turmoil flooded through my very soul. I had
misjudged a fine minister.
I publicly apologize to Pastor Michael Brown for jumping in
with such a response. Yes, I was still carrying the pain of the betrayals which
influenced my response, which should have been tossed long ago. I am so very
sorry. Pastor Brown, please forgive me. I make that plea with all sincerity.
Photo Captions:
1. Recreating Sodom
2 Attendees with Joel and Victoria
1. Recreating Sodom
2 Attendees with Joel and Victoria
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Did Osteens Celebrate Gay Pride Event?
John R. Houk
© June 9, 2019
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Joel Osteen Flys To New York For LGBTQD
Event
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Rev. Austin Miles has broken
many major stories including the required study of Islam in the public schools,
and reviews books, movies and concerts which brought him an award from
University of California at Fullerton for Critical Review. He was a writer/researcher
and technical consultant for the multi-award winning series "Ancient
Secrets of The Bible," which debuted on CBS TV and has been in constant
re-runs since.
I too loved his father, but what about his teaching with opra, him saying Gog absolutely approves of homosexuality? HIS FATHER WOULD TURN OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF HE HEARD THESE COMMENTS.
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