15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
“Preach Christ,” (the true Christ that is). There are many false christ being preached today who ARE NOT the Christ of hte Bible. Jesus warned us about those who would be false prophets who would present a false christ. Paul warned us in Galatians about “another gospel.” Those presenting false christs and other gospels are NOT PREACHING CHRIST. When false doctrine and teacings are being presented, the true Christ is not being preached.
Joel Olsteen is a motivational speaker and IS NOT PREACHING CHRIST, at least not the BIBLICAL CHRIST — this is my point. And a false christ leads people to hell, not heaven. You will never hear Joel Olsteen preaching the cross in its proper context.