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Why Do People Get Sick?
One of the most pressing questions about healing and sickness is: "Why do people get sick in the first place?" Opinions and abuses abound, so the only way to address this question is to cement ourselves in the truth of God’s unchanging Word. Some will say that your faith is the problem, others will insist you have done something to invite sickness into your life, and others will say that you must have made God mad! We need answers for ourselves and we need answers to share. This episode gives you both. When it comes to sickness and healing, settle for nothing less than God's truth.
Is it Always God's Will to Heal?
In this episode Costi Hinn takes us on a deep dive into the topic of divine healing and weighs some of the more prominent views of healing against Scripture. He lovingly challenges listeners to make sure that God's word is informing their view on healing, rather than human ideas. This episode will not please extremists who say that God never heals, nor will it please those who insist that it is always God's will to heal. Click here to order Costi's new book titled, More Than a Healer.
What the Bible Says About: Emotions & Feelings
Emotions and feelings are a part of life, but for many people they can take over life. God has designed us to feel deeply and experience emotions. He also given us wisdom for managing the emotions. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through what the Bible says about emotions and provides helpful steps processing and managing emotions the way God wants us to.
What the Bible Says About: Gender
Gender and sexuality are under constant assault by the culture we live in. New terms and gender categories are seemingly endless, and some Christians may feel like they're in over their head when it comes to conversations about gender. In this episode, Costi Hinn provides you with key truths that can help you understand God's beautiful design for gender and sexuality, and helpful tips for engaging people who are confused.
Confessions of an Ex Seeker-Driven Preacher
Seeker-driven church models have decayed the evangelical church. Avoiding words like “sin” & replacing Biblical teaching with worldly entertainment has left believers spiritually malnourished & churches unconverted.
Due to popular demand, we’ve turned a recent video interview (Confessions of an Ex Seeker-Driven Preacher) into a podcast episode. Costi Hinn interviews his long-time pastor, Anthony Wood, about his time leading a ministry driven by numbers and the next best thing. Anthony honestly unpacks the tactics he used to coerce people forward and the lack of spiritual maturity that developed. Finally, the two share how the Lord graciously opened their eyes to Biblical preaching & how that transformed Mission Bible Church, from pastors to the pews.
3 Dangers of Biblical Illiteracy
In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the dangers associated with not knowing your Bible and explains how you can become a Christian who wields the sword of the Spirit. Resources for enhancing your knowledge of the Bible are offered at the end of the episode.
Reaching Catholics For the Gospel
In this episode Costi Hinn interviews Catholic convert and missionary pastor, Mike Gendron, on Roman Catholicism and how to reach Catholics for the gospel. He answered key questions and provides practical steps for how a Christian would go about communicating truth to a Roman Catholic. Towards the end of this episode, you'll hear a powerful testimony about a Nun who Mike led to Christ. For more about his ministry, go to www.proclaimingthegospel.org and explore the incredible resources they have put together over 30 years of gospel ministry to Catholics.
Does 2 Corinthians 8:9 Teach the "Prosperity Gospel?"
Prosperity preachers confuse a great deal of people by twisting 2 Corinthians 8:9 to mean that Jesus became poor so we could become financially rich. At first glance, this passage may even appear to be the slam-dunk verse for affirming the prosperity gospel. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the context and interpretation of this crucial passage so we can apply it faithfully.
The Glory of God
The glory of God is a constant theme throughout the Bible. It is also mentioned frequently throughout church history. The Westminister Shorter Catechism describes the purpose of our existence this way: "Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever." In John 16:14, the Holy Spirit's purpose includes glorifying Jesus. Today, many songs include phrases like, "Show us your glory!" But what exactly is the glory of God?
Are Modern Day "Prophets" Reliable?
In today's world, identifying as a "prophet" can lead to power and profit. It is not uncommon to hear a preacher say, "I've got a word from the Lord for you!" as they appear to be more holy and have a greater connection to divine revelation than anyone else. The problem is, their word doesn't match God's word. Prophecy is trending as many seek revelation from God outside of His word. Schools of supernatural ministry tout programs that can teach you how to acquire and wield the gift of prophecy, and some people build entire ministries under the illusion that they hear from God better than you do. The question begs, what is biblical prophecy? Furthermore, can we depend on these modern day prophets? In this episode, Costi Hinn interviews Justin Peters on key truths about this important gift of the Spirit.
What is the Biblical Gift of Tongues?
What is the biblical gift of tongues and is it still in true operation today? Is it biblical when mass crowds speak in unintelligible speech with no interpretation? Is a "private prayer language" something we see in the Bible? These are important questions that Christians should have answers to. In this episode, Costi Hinn interviews Justin Peters on the biblical gift of speaking in tongues, and the two compare it to what many people claim is "speaking in tongues" today.
The Sufficiency of Scripture
In this episode Costi Hinn explains why the Bible is sufficient for everything we need to know God and live the Christian life. While many people are looking for wisdom outside of the Bible or chasing a new "word from the Lord," a believer only needs to look to Scripture for divine revelation from God.
Roman Catholicism vs. Christianity
Is Roman Catholicism "true Christianity?" In this episode, Costi Hinn quotes the Roman Catholic Church teachings that are in direct contradiction with the Bible and compares them to the true teaching of Scripture. This list is derived from Mike Gendron's excellent resources on Roman Catholicism and showcases why Roman Catholicism is blatant heresy and not merely a varying denomination of Christianity. It is not Christianity. You can learn more from Mike Gendron at proclaimingthegospel.org.
What is the Doctrine of "Atonement?"
The doctrine of the atonement is often twisted by false teachers and many Christians are not completely sure what the atonement of Christ is all about. Some preachers deny that God's wrath exists, preferring to proclaim a version of God who would never punish His Son to atone for sin. Others will sell the atonement as a "package deal," declaring that Jesus didn't merely die for your sins, but He died to make you happy, healthy, and wealthy too! The fact that the doctrine of the atonement is so frequently attacked by the Devil should make it of great interest to every Christian. Knowing this doctrine leads to hope, peace, and assurance about what Jesus has paid for, and what that means for you.
How to Understand the Sovereignty of God
The sovereignty of God can be one of the most challenging doctrines to wrap our human minds around. At times, it can be controversial as people debate how sovereign God is in relation to the free will of human beings. In this episode, Costi Hinn takes us back to the basics of God's sovereignty and challenges us to view this doctrine through the lens of Scripture alone.
What is Justification by Faith?
Many religions sell people on the notion that their good works can get them into heaven. People believe they can be justified and absolved of sin if they work hard enough to earn God's approval. But the Bible teaches that people are justified by faith, apart from works, and not based on their own merit. In this episode Costi Hinn explains the doctrine of justification by faith, the very doctrine that split the Protestant church from Roman Catholicism. Every Christian should understand this essential doctrine for their own growth, and for the purpose of sharing the true gospel with those who need to hear it.
How to Win Spiritual Warfare
In this episode Costi Hinn lays out a clear strategy for winning spiritual warfare. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with shouting "I rebuke you, Devil!" or putting olive oil on the heads of troubled church folks. Spiritual warfare is a battle for the mind, and we need to go back to God's word for our winning strategy.
What is Spiritual Warfare?
Spiritual warfare is a topic that many "experts" have opinions on, but they often miss the mark. Some will tell you that you need to rebuke the Devil out of everything, others will tell you that you have the "spirit of 'this'" or the "spirit of 'that.'" Still, some people imagine spiritual warfare as the Devil showing up at the foot of their bed one night with a pitchfork, red horns, and a pointy tail saying, “Here I am to get you!” But he’s smarter than that, so are his demons, and they are much more subtle than that — in most cases. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the truth about spiritual warfare from Scripture so you can ignore the hypothetical opinions and get clarity from God's word.
What is the Doctrine of Election?
Does God choose to save certain people or do people choose to be saved? What would you say to someone who says, "A loving God would never force His will upon people?" What part does free will play in salvation? In this episode, Costi Hinn explains the doctrine of election and presents truths from God's word that should leave every believer more humble, thankful, merciful, and hopeful because if God can save you, He can save anybody!
Who is the Holy Spirit?
In this episode, Costi Hinn explains key truths about The Holy Spirit who is often the most neglected, misunderstood, and misrepresented member of the Trinity. Many of His works go unnoticed, while many foolish and outlandish practices are credited to Him. So how do you sift through the YouTube madness, the twisted version of the so-called Holy Spirit that some propogate, and come to truly know Him and His role in your life? For starters, study the Scriptures for yourself and refuse to be spoon-fed by cheap imitation and misinterpretation. God has given you the ability to go to His word concerning everything.