From: satoell@eng.auburn.edu (Ellen Ayumi Sato)
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.christia
Subject: RE:legitimacy of certain preachers/Benny Hinn
Date: 16 Oct 92 17:00:47 GMT
Organization: Auburn University Engineering



Shalom!  The peace of Christ be with you!

My name is Ellen and I've been reading christia not for too long, so I really
am not sure about how  other people that subscribe to this newsgroup feel
about the preachers you mentioned;  but here is a good advice:  don't ever      
depend on others' opinions about someone.  Be sure to PRAY, and PRAY hard.  The
Lord will show you and direct your path.

I know one of them very well:  Benny Hinn.  There is a lot of controversy about
him, and since you'll probably hear all the "cons" against him, here are my
"pros" for him...

I attend Orlando Christian Center whenever I am in the Orlando area (as I am 
now), for I am a type of "intern" in alternate quarters.  Orlando Christian
Center is the most Spirit-filled church I've ever been to;  people start get-
ting convicted and crying by the time they drive into the parking lot, and at
the altar call hundreds get saved every month; this should tell you something!
Some people are just driving by and all of a sudden feel this "urge" to stop
and go in, and behold, they are saved.  Many are delivered from alcohol, drugs,
witchcraft, etc, and have their lives touched and completely turned around.  
People can say all they want, but only the Holy Spirit can cause someone to
run down the aisle crying outloud saying, "Lord Jesus, I am sorry !!!  Please 
come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior forever...I am sorry !!!"

Many miracles and healings take place in his church and the teaching is first
class -- ALL BIBLE.  I am glad I get to see Benny Hinn as "pastor," for he 
really really cares and loves the congregation;  you can tell he is for real.
And here is the final proof:  LOVE!  The whole church is so full of love and
life that they are just "bubbling over!"  Moreover, there is an ABUNDANCE in 
their spiritual fruits, and Jesus is glorified in everything they do.

Here are some things you will hear people say about his teaching:

1)Benny is a herectic.
No, he is not!

2)Benny teaches we are all gods.
No, he doesn't.

3)Benny teaches that Satan and Jesus are brothers.
Wrong again.

4)Benny teaches that Satan had sex with Eve.
Wrong again.

I don't remember what else I've heard, but the people who say these things 
have NEVER attended Orlando Christian Center, have heard what "somebody else
said" about him (mostly anti-charismatics, may I add), or have just plain and 
simply taken something he may have said totally out of context and twisted 
his teaching.  Whether they like it or not, God's ministry through Benny is
increasing and bearing more and more fruits !!! 

I remember not wanting to attend OCC when I first got here, and I even said, 
"Lord, protect me from that 'Orlando' spirit!"  Well, I visited around 9 other
churches in the area but there was just no PEACE in my attending any ot them.
I met some people in the place I work who are the most loving and Spirit-filled
on-fire Christians, and who REALLY know the Bible IN CONTEXT.   When I asked,
they told me they attend OCC and asked me to visit one Wed night.  I said, 
"Okay, Lord, I'll go but I apply the blood of Jesus all over me.  Let me know
is there is any error and if there is heresy in that church," for the Lord had
already been dealing with me about going there...and I was fighting all the 
way because of what I had heard other people say!  To my surprise, I found
a loving church, a true man of God in Benny, a wonderful staff with him, and
on-fire people!!!  Needless to say, my spiritual life took off since I started
attending OCC, and I repented of thinking evil about God's servant. .

Listen to the Spirit;  too many people have sought the wisdom of men in this 
matter throughout history.  People have persecuted a whole lot of men and 
women of God only to find out they were for real at the end -- that is called 
public opinion !!!  If you pray, you will find the answer without a doubt.

His for the Harvest,
Ellen.

	satoell@eng.auburn.edu

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