Televangelist Paul Crouch dies

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/trinity-network-televangelist-paul-crouch-dies-21058680 ^ | AP

[Morgana]

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Paul Crouch, the televangelist who built what's been called the world's largest Christian broadcasting network, has died. He was 79.

Crouch died at his home in California on Saturday after a decade-long fight with degenerative heart disease, his grandson, Brandon Crouch, told The Associated Press.

"He was an incredible businessman, entrepreneur, visionary; he built something that impacted the world," he said.

Trinity Broadcast Network had reported that Crouch fell ill and was taken to a hospital in October while visiting the network's facility in Colleyville, Texas. He later returned to California for continued treatment of "heart and related health issues."

[CynicalBear]

>>Therefore, the only orthodox way "becoming gods" can be interpreted in this context, is to partner by a participation in the *nature* of God.<<

CCC 460 The Word became flesh to make us "partakers of the divine nature": "For this is why the Word became man, and the Son of God became the Son of man: so that man, by entering into communion with the Word and thus receiving divine sonship, might become a son of God." "For the Son of God became man so that we might become God." "The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in his divinity, assumed our nature, so that he, made man, might make men gods."

Now I don’t don't need to analyse or twist or contort those words they speak for themselves. I would direct your attention to the first instance. “that we might become (capitol G) God.

[CynicalBear]

>>The Catholic Church does not teach that.<<

See my previous post.

[Morgana]

“Madame Pompadour”

[Morgana]

Next time my thread is hi-jacked I’m gonna post a pic of Humblegunner trick-or-treating my house in his Mormon magical underwear.

[CynicalBear]

Hey, it was Paul Crouch that said he was a little God. How is talking about that subject of becoming god hijacking the thread? Or are you talking about something else?

[Morgana]

“Hey, it was Paul Crouch that said he was a little God. How is talking about that subject “

Then the subject should be about Paul Crouch. The dude cashed in his chips. I don’t know that he called himself a “little god” because I never watched his show but that is neither here not there now. He is looking in the eyes of The God now.

[CynicalBear]

Conversations lead where they will lead.

[Finalapproach29er]

Gospel?
Well, I saw a variety of Jesus preachers and viewpoints- from Rev. Billy G. to many local pastors.

I think telling people about the “good news” outweighs any personal disagreements over doctrine.

I praise his network more than the person,whose individual beliefs I am unfamiliar with.

[fortheDeclaration]

That is exactly the point, his channel didn't preach the Gospel, it gave people different gospels.

There is only one true Gospel by which man can be saved (see 1Cor.15:3-5).

[evangmlw]

What false gospel?

the false gospel that has departed from “the faith that was once delivered to the saints.” the false gospel that says Jesus came to make man happy, to make him materially rich, to give man perfect health and physical healing. the false gospel that says Jesus had to be born again because he died spiritually. the false gospel that says the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross was not sufficient, that He had to go to hell and be tormented by Satan and demons. the false gospel that disputes Jesus demand that man “deny himself, take up the cross and follow Him.” the false gospel that says anything goes as long as you claim the Holy Ghost said so, whether it be goose bumps, tears, dreams, visions, sensationalism, signs, wonders, and miracles even when those things violate God’s word. the false gospel that neglects and denies the word of God as God’s final revelation to man. the false gospel that promises senior citizens on social security and fixed incomes that if they will only write a check to these “wolves in sheeps clothing” that God will multiply it a hundred fold, meet their every need, and bless them abundantly. the false gospel that robs gullible and naive Christians from their hard earned money so that these false teachers caught up in “greedy gain,” robbing churches and Christians can live in and own several multi-million dollar homes all over the country, live the lavish lifestyle of the rich and famous. the false gospel that denies the sovereignty of God and promises man that he can “write his own ticket and create his own destiny” by simply naming it and claiming it. the false gospel that teaches man he doesn’t need to have faith in Christ, but he needs to have faith in his own faith. the false gospel that men like Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo DOLLAR, Morris Cerullo, Fred Price, Kenneth Hagin, Paula White, Jesse Duplantis, Joyce Meyer, Joel Olsteen, T.D. Jakes; and others of their ilk use to exploit God’s people with lies about miracles, healings, and false prophecies. the false gospel that has twisted and wrangled prominant Scriptures out of context, and made God’s house nothing more than a religious business and a “den of thieves.” a false gospel that has been used to deceive millions and lead them away from the true gospel of Jesus Christ. the false gospel that has turned much of the professing church into a circus, destroying the integrity of church, and bringing reproach and shame to the true gospel of Jesus Christ by these hucksters and charlatans who have gone after the way of Baalam, of whom a jackass had more sense than the false prophet. i could go on and on, yet this should be sufficient to bring more accusations towards those who have “studied to show themselves approved as workmen who dare to rightly divide the word of truth,” who are not here to please men and tickle ears, but are here to please God; those who are bold, and have been empowered, strenghthened, and prepared to withstand the heat that is directed toward them for exposing these false teachings and stand against these promoters of heresy and “doctrines of devils.”

[evangmlw]

Islam has been very successful, does that mean God’s favor is on them. The mormons and jehovah witnesses have been very successful, does that mean God’s favor is on them. God does not define “success” as the world does.

[metmom]

Whoo Hoo!

Preach it, brother.

[Elsie]

The Catholic Church does not teach that. I don't know about the Mormons.

You would if you'd read #57.

[Elsie]

Next time my thread is hi-jacked ...

That's what happens when we run out of material that relates to the title of the thread.

[Elsie]

You do know that the original thread poster can get the WHOLE thread yanked off of FR if it isn't going the direction he/she wishes. Kinda GOD-like power; ain't it! ;^)

[Elsie]

I ran out of breath reading that!

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the false gospel that has departed from “the faith that was once delivered to the saints.”

 

the false gospel that says Jesus came to make man happy, to make him materially rich, to give man perfect health and physical healing.

 

the false gospel that says Jesus had to be born again because he died spiritually.

 

the false gospel that says the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross was not sufficient, that He had to go to hell and be tormented by Satan and demons.

 

the false gospel that disputes Jesus demand that man “deny himself, take up the cross and follow Him.”

 

the false gospel that says anything goes as long as you claim the Holy Ghost said so, whether it be goose bumps, tears, dreams, visions, sensationalism, signs, wonders, and miracles even when those things violate God’s word.

 

the false gospel that neglects and denies the word of God as God’s final revelation to man.

 

the false gospel that promises senior citizens on social security and fixed incomes that if they will only write a check to these “wolves in sheeps clothing” that God will multiply it a hundred fold, meet their every need, and bless them abundantly.

 

the false gospel that robs gullible and naive Christians from their hard earned money so that these false teachers caught up in “greedy gain,” robbing churches and Christians can live in and own several multi-million dollar homes all over the country, live the lavish lifestyle of the rich and famous.

 

the false gospel that denies the sovereignty of God and promises man that he can “write his own ticket and create his own destiny” by simply naming it and claiming it.

 

the false gospel that teaches man he doesn’t need to have faith in Christ, but he needs to have faith in his own faith.

 

the false gospel that men like Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo DOLLAR, Morris Cerullo, Fred Price, Kenneth Hagin, Paula White, Jesse Duplantis, Joyce Meyer, Joel Olsteen, T.D. Jakes; and others of their ilk use to exploit God’s people with lies about miracles, healings, and false prophecies.

 

the false gospel that has twisted and wrangled prominant Scriptures out of context, and made God’s house nothing more than a religious business and a “den of thieves.”

a false gospel that has been used to deceive millions and lead them away from the true gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

the false gospel that has turned much of the professing church into a circus, destroying the integrity of church, and bringing reproach and shame to the true gospel of Jesus Christ by these hucksters and charlatans who have gone after the way of Baalam, of whom a jackass had more sense than the false prophet.

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i could go on and on, yet this should be sufficient to bring more accusations towards those who have “studied to show themselves approved as workmen who dare to rightly divide the word of truth,” who are not here to please men and tickle ears, but are here to please God; those who are bold, and have been empowered, strenghthened, and prepared to withstand the heat that is directed toward them for exposing these false teachings and stand against these promoters of heresy and “doctrines of devils.”

[Iscool]

He is looking in the eyes of The God now.

The God???

[smvoice]

Amen.

You are a blessing to the body of Christ. Thank you for your boldness.

[CynicalBear]

I think all the points were addressed! LOL

[Morgana]

You know what I mean!! There is only one God!! How else do I say that? The God in Heaven!! SHEESE!!!