An new article on the web addresses this issue, and in particular the work of the well-known fellow named Joel Osteen. Here are a few quotes from this hard-hitting piece by Professor Michael Horton:
"We are swimming in a sea of narcissistic moralism: an 'easy-listening' version of salvation by self-help."This is what we might call the false gospel of 'God-Loves-You-Anyway.' There's no need for Christ as our mediator... God is our buddy. He just wants us to be happy, and the Bible gives us the roadmap."
The article is both a good read and very insightful. It's entitled "Joel Osteen and the Glory Story: A Case Study," (Yes, that's the link to it!) and is well worth the time you'll take to read it, so enjoy!
Michael S. Horton is a Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary in Southern California.
