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Is popular televangelist Joel Osteen a faithful representative of the Christian faith? Surprisingly, this was the focus of CBS's 60 Minutes on October 14 (rebroadcast on December 23). In addition to Osteen himself, this broadcast featured an interview with Dr. Michael Horton, who believes that Osteen's popular message is more about self-help and personal motivation than a faithful representation of the Christian gospel. The video segment is available for viewing online at cbsnews.com.

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Feel free to download and share this edition of The White Horse Inn. On this program, Michael Horton begins by evaluating the popular message of televangelist Joel Osteen, and then moves to a larger discussion of the true nature of the Christian gospel. In addition to the regular White Horse Inn panelists, Michael also talks with Dr. D.A. Carson about his work with the newly formed Gospel Coalition.

Dr. Horton reviews Joel Osteen's newest book

Dr. Horton just completed a review of Joel Osteen's newest book, Becoming a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day.
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Joel Osteen and the Glory Story
by Michael Horton

These essays were written recently by Dr. Horton after his interview on 60 Minutes.

Joel Osteen and the Glory Story: A Case Study

Whatever Happened to Sin?

Are You in God's Story?

Suffering and a Theology of Glory

Doesn't God Want Us to Be Happy?

Osteen's Trivialization of God (Table)

Joel Osteen and the Glory Story
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The Promise-Driven Life
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The Crisis of Evangelical Christianity: Reformation Essentials
by Michael Horton

Whatever Happened to God?
by James M. Boice

The Pelagian Captivity of the Church
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To Good to Be True:
Finding Hope in a World of Hype
By Michael Horton

In Too Good to be True the message is not that we can be happier, healthier, wealthier, smarter, or more successful if we just "give Jesus a chance." Instead of this unfailingly upbeat message, which eventually leaves us without much sustenance in times of real crisis, we need a view of God, ourselves and the real world that can give us real anchors when life's storms hit hardest.