Why is hillsong wrong

The founder of Hillsong, the international megachurch that became a magnet for millennial and superstar Christians, said he had had concerns for years about Carl Lentz, the pastor who was fired last year in part because of "moral failures. He's a unique character. Lentz was the lead pastor of Hillsong's New York branch.

He became a pastor with the church, based in Sydney, after he launched its first U. About a decade into Lentz's tenure with the church, Houston announced in a statement that he had been fired "following ongoing discussions in relation to leadership issues and breaches of trust, plus a recent revelation of moral failures.

Lentz addressed his termination in an Instagram post , saying he had been unfaithful in his marriage. That it honors the church, and that it honors God. When that does not happen, a change needs to be made and has been made in this case to ensure that standard is upheld," he captioned a family photo that included his wife and three children.

I believe that tongues and the supernatural sign gifts were specific to the apostles and foundational to the first century. And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;—Ephesians Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

Why would I look to a church for ministry philosophy that believes the opposite of what I believe in such a significant area? As an Assemblies of God church, Hillsong does not believe in the eternal security of the believer—which relates to the doctrine of salvation itself. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

It appears to me that the doctrine that was so important to the Reformers, and for which my Baptist forefathers died, is often downplayed by churches like Hillsong and others which are involved in the CCM movement. Make no mistake about it: Paul called homosexuality sin. See Romans — Hillsong Music, which funds the church, earns more than million per year, reported Daily Telegraph. Houston, who looks amazing at 63, talked about orgasm and encouraged plastic surgery.

However, we must be discerning. So much judgement, misinterpretation, I am sad that you deem yourselves to be judges…I will pray to God that you understand this, soon. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news in your domain of interest. Don't forget to follow us on social networks! Sign in. Forgot your password?

Get help. But in doing so, it risks turning away congregants: the average Hillsong megachurch goer is likely to be an upwardly mobile woman, millennial or younger, with an interest in social justice and feeling good about her faith. Regardless of the outcome of the Lentz investigation and the Houston trial, it remains to be seen whether believers can tolerate accusations of such mortal failings in leaders they feel are divinely blessed.

This article is more than 1 month old. Elle Hardy. Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston was charged in August with allegedly concealing information about child sex offences.