I tried to embed a video of Mark Driscoll speaking about Joel Osteen’s teaching, but it messed up the layout of my website, so I have to post a link here.

I’d recommend watching it if you have heard of Osteen, have seen one of his many best-seller books (I just saw it in Parables on Tuesday), or have heard of the Prosperity Gospel, the idea that God just wants us to be happy and blessed. Or perhaps if you have heard teaching that is summed up as ways that you can improve yourself to be better.

I don’t believe that that is the Gospel - it is sin management, instead of a lifestyle of repentance and faith, complete dependence and hope in Jesus Christ alone for redemption, and transformation.

Driscoll is known for his very forthcoming style, and although he is a sinful man, just like myself (except a woman), and I don’t think he’s perfect, I really respect and appreciate him a lot. Many of the people I respect also respect and learn from him. I believe he is teaching the Gospel, so check it out if you’re interested.