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Osteen's prosperity gospel framework — teaching that faith, positive confession, and obedience reliably produce health, wealth, and earthly success — represents a significant soteriological and pastoral distortion that has been widely critiqued by evangelical scholars across traditions. The book's core thesis is more aligned with Word of Faith theology than historic Protestant Christianity.
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In this remarkable New York Times bestseller, Joel Osteen offers unique insights and encouragement that will help readers overcome every obstacle in their lives.
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