Costi Hinn
Founder / President
Costi W. Hinn serves as the Teaching Pastor of Shepherd’s House Bible Church in Chandler, Arizona, and is the Founder and President of For The Gospel, an online ministry dedicated to providing sound biblical doctrine for everyday people. He is the author of several books, including Knowing the Spirit, More Than a Healer, God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel, and his latest title, Walking in God’s Will.
Alongside his wife, Christyne, Costi has co-authored multiple children’s books, such as In Jesus’ Name I Pray, The King Who Found His Self-Control, The Farmer Who Chose to Plant Kindness, and their latest title, Earth’s Epic Start: A Bible Study About God’s Creation, our Fall, and His Promises.
Costi is currently completing his doctorate at The Master’s Seminary. He and Christyne are the joyful parents of six children.
If Holy Week feels busy and overwhelming, this guide brings it back to what’s essential—God’s Word and the story of redemption. In this article, Costi Hinn lays out a 5-day devotional to help individuals and families reflect on the cross and celebrate the risen Savior.
Is modern Israel the same as the Israel of the Bible? In this article, Costi Hinn walks through Scripture to bring clarity to one of today’s most debated topics among Christians.
Blind allegiance and careless criticism both miss the mark. In this article, Costi Hinn explains how to hold a biblical view of Israel without drifting into political idolatry or theological confusion.
In this article, Costi Hinn explores the biblical vision for church leadership, showing that faithful elders are not distant executives but shepherds who live among and care deeply for the flock.
The sufficiency of Scripture means that the Bible contains everything God intends His people to need for salvation, faith, and godly living. Scripture is not lacking, incomplete, or dependent on additional revelation, human tradition, or cultural insight to accomplish God’s purposes.
In this article, Costi Hinn launches a new series on Christians You Should Know by introducing the life and legacy of William Carey—the missionary whose quiet faithfulness helped ignite the modern missions movement.
In this article, Costi Hinn examines what the Bible says about nations, borders, law, and the sojourner—calling Christians to think biblically rather than politically about immigration.
Irresistible grace refers to God’s sovereign work in salvation whereby the Holy Spirit effectively calls and regenerates those whom God has chosen. This does not mean people are dragged unwillingly into the kingdom. Rather, it means that God changes the heart so that the sinner freely and joyfully comes to Christ.
Children are a blessing, but they were never meant to replace the covenant. In this article, Cost Hinn reminds couples why protecting your marriage is one of the most loving things you can do for your kids.
Limited atonement teaches that Christ’s death was designed to actually secure salvation for those God intended to save. While the value of Christ’s atonement is sufficient for all, its saving effect is applied only to the elect. Jesus did not merely make salvation possible; He accomplished it
The question isn’t how close you can get to the fire—it’s how far you should stay from it. In this article, Costi Hinn walks through four practical, biblical safeguards that help protect your marriage before temptation ever takes root.
Christians are often torn between loving difficult people and protecting themselves from harm. In this article, Costi Hinn offers biblical clarity on narcissistic pride, why pop psychology falls short, and how believers can respond with wisdom, truth, and trust in God.
Depravity is the biblical doctrine that sin has affected every part of human nature—our minds, wills, emotions, and desires. Often called total depravity, this doctrine does not mean that people are as evil as they could possibly be, but that sin has corrupted the whole person, leaving humanity spiritually unable to please God or save itself.
True faith is revealed under pressure. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines three realities every Christian must face when allegiance to Christ brings pressure, fear, and real consequences.
Biblical anthropology is the study of humanity as God created and defines it in Scripture. The Bible teaches that humans are made in the image of God, giving every person inherent dignity, value, and worth. At the same time, Scripture is clear that humanity is fallen and corrupted by sin in every part of our nature.
From the garden of Eden to the modern workplace, work has always mattered to God. In this article, Costi Hinn explores how faithfulness, excellence, and rest all fit into a biblical view of work as worship.
Angels are real, powerful, and active in Scripture—but they are never meant to be the focus. A biblical understanding of angelology helps us see angels in their proper place as servants of God, not substitutes for Christ.
Family devotions don’t require perfection, production, or pressure. They require faithfulness. In this article, Costi Hinn walks parents through a clear, biblical, and realistic approach to leading their homes in God’s Word.
The gospel is the good news that God saves sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is not advice, but news—what God has done through His Son to rescue sinners by grace alone through faith alone.
Is gambling always sin? Is investing the same thing? And how should Christians think about chance and control? In this article, Costi Hinn offers a thoughtful, Scripture-driven framework for evaluating gambling in today’s culture.
Penal substitution explains the heart of the gospel: Jesus took the punishment our sin deserved so we could be forgiven. God’s justice was satisfied, and His mercy was displayed—fully and finally—at the cross.
In this article, Costi Hinn examines what makes God angry, showing how His wrath flows from His holiness and love for what is good, true, and righteous.
The Bible never treats demons as mythology or exaggeration. Understanding demonology helps believers stay sober-minded, discerning, and firmly anchored in the authority of Christ.
In this article, Costi Hinn addresses the common belief that Christians become angels after death and shows why Scripture teaches something far greater about our eternal destiny.
Pneumatology helps us understand who the Holy Spirit truly is—not a force or feeling, but fully God.
In this article, Costi Hinn reminds us that the generosity of Christmas begins not with what we give, but with God giving Himself—stepping into humility, poverty, and flesh so sinners could receive eternal riches through Christ.
The study of eschatology isn’t about predicting dates—it’s about strengthening faith, shaping holiness, and anchoring our hope in Jesus.
Temptation to sin doesn’t fall out of the sky without warning, it follows a pattern and unfolds through a very specific process. James 1:13–15 exposes that process in stunning detail. Understanding how temptation develops is one of the most powerful ways to defeat it. What you can diagnose, you can prevent. In this article, Costi Hinn helps you identify the cycle of temptation and sin, and gives you 5 ways to shut it down.
How do we guard our integrity, enjoy Christmas traditions, and keep Christ at the center? This article, Costi Hinn walks through a balanced approach to Santa that honors Scripture and strengthens trust with our children.
Everything in life changes—circumstances, people, emotions, even entire cultures. But God never changes. His justice remains perfect, His mercy endures, and His promises stand firm from generation to generation.
In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through five life-altering blessings of the resurrection—reminding us that Easter is not just tradition, but the most significant event in human history that changes everything for the believer.
Your eyes aren’t neutral—they’re gateways shaping your desires and devotion. In this episode, Costi Hinn explains why what you watch matters more than you think.
Grief reveals what people really need: not clichés, but community. In this video, Costi Hinn and Brett Mcintosh walk through how the church can care well for those who are hurting.
In this episode, Costi Hinn addresses the battle against lust head-on, unpacking Jesus’ warning in Matthew 5 and explaining why pornography is spiritually destructive to the mind, marriage, and relationship with God. He also provides practical steps for repentance, accountability, and lasting change.
Spiritual gifts are meant to strengthen the body of Christ and build up the local church. In this video, Costi Hinn and Brett Mcintosh discuss how believers can begin recognizing the ways God has equipped them to serve.
In this episode, Costi Hinn explores why modesty still matters for Christians today, explaining how Scripture calls believers to honor God with their bodies in a culture that often celebrates the opposite.
When you say “I do,” your loyalty shifts. In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews unpack why biblical marriage demands priority over friendships, how to recognize toxic influences, and why guarding your unity is an act of obedience to Christ.
In this episode, Costi Hinn challenges believers to examine their speech and asks whether our words truly reflect a heart transformed by the gospel. Holiness isn’t about legalism — it’s about love for Christ shaping how we speak every day.
Stop working for the weekend and start working for God’s glory. In this week's video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews confront lazy Christianity and call believers to meaningful labor and intentional rest.
Money isn’t the problem—the heart is. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through what Scripture actually says about possessions, wealth, and when buying crosses the line into sin.
When a husband fears conflict more than he fears God, leadership suffers. In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews unpack what it really means to lead with courage, gentleness, and conviction.
Rest isn’t laziness—and play isn’t sin. But both can be misused. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through biblical rest, Christian liberty, and eight diagnostic questions to help you steward your time for God’s glory.
What does it actually mean to “act like men” in today’s culture? In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews challenge cultural confusion and clarify what Scripture calls men to be.
In this episode, Costi Hinn addresses the extremes believers often fall into when it comes to alcohol and explains how the Bible calls us to thoughtful, God-honoring discernment.
A growing hunger for depth has led many young Christians to look backward for answers. In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews talk through the rise of retrievalism, why it’s appealing, and how easily conviction can drift into spiritual pride.
What shapes your financial decisions—faith or impulse? In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through the biblical principles every Christian should consider when it comes to gambling.
Leadership isn’t about grabbing a title—it’s about being proven faithful. In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Matthews unpack what healthy leadership development actually looks like.
Wealth and work don’t have to compete with your faith—they’re meant to be shaped by it. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks how money, ambition, and calling fit under Christ’s authority.
Scripture is clear that bad company corrupts good morals, and that truth still applies today. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks how biblical wisdom helps identify relationships that strengthen faith versus those that weaken it.
In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews talk about why personality labels like “introvert” and “extrovert” can’t be used as an excuse to disengage from the local church. Scripture calls every believer to real, embodied community.
Spiritual drift doesn’t usually happen overnight, and neither does Christlikeness. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks how daily habits—both seen and unseen—shape the direction of your life and the health of your soul.
In this week’s episode, Costi Hinn challenges the idea that busyness equals faithfulness. As the year begins, he walks through biblical priorities that anchor believers in Christ and guard against slow, unnoticed spiritual drift.
In this video, Adrienne Mathews reminds us that memorizing Scripture isn’t about technique alone—it’s about treasuring God’s Word and letting it shape our daily walk.
As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to rush ahead without reflection. In this episode, Costi Hinn shares five biblical habits that help anchor your heart in worship, repentance, and gratitude.
The Christmas story is bigger than the names we usually remember. In this episode, Costi Hinn explores the overlooked characters of Christmas and what their lives reveal about the heart of God.
In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews discuss the difference between attending church and truly belonging to the body of Christ, showing why belief in Jesus is foundational.
When the Christmas season begins to feel overwhelming, it is easy to get swept up in the pace and forget the purpose. In this episode, Costi Hinn reminds us that the heart of Christmas is found in the story of Christ, not simply in the traditions or activities that fill our calendars.
The birth of Jesus is more than a seasonal tradition, it is the story of God drawing near to save sinners. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through the doctrine of the Incarnation and why it changes everything.
In this video, Costi Hinn and Dave Mathews sit down to discuss what truly matters when picking a church, highlighting Paul’s mandate to “preach the Word” and warning against choosing churches based only on convenience or entertainment.
Christmas is often wrapped in traditions that aren’t rooted in Scripture. In this episode, Costi Hinn addresses four common misconceptions and explains what the Bible actually reveals about the birth of Christ.