Christianity is about knowing God. In this article, Costi Hinn explains how grasping the holiness of God leads believers to understand His other attributes, all expressed in perfect holiness.
Many seeker-sensitive preachers will teach that the Four Soils are the four stages of the Christian life, often to lessen the harshness of Christ's words in that parable. In the article, Costi Hinn explains the meaning of this parable and why it's so important to get it correct.
There's so much confusion about the Holy Spirit these days. In this article, Costi Hinn shares five ways the Holy Spirit is often misrepresented and how Scripture provides clarity on these issues. Let the Bible define your doctrinal beliefs about the Holy Spirit, not experience and emotion.
Many people will put Jeremiah 29:11 somewhere in their home or on social media, or claim it as their life verse, desiring the prosperous life it seems to promise. In this article, Andrew Curry from The Master's Seminary shares with Costi Hinn what this verse actually means in context and how the believer can be encouraged to trust our faithful God.
Costi Hinn shares how he hopes we will respond to the recent Alistair Begg controversy under the following headings: 1) Correcting the Compromised Counsel. 2) Don’t Believe the Graceless Narrative. 3) If Alistair Would Repent.
If you had to make a short list of church practices that have fallen on hard times, “church discipline” has to be near the top. Whether the unpopular nature of confronting sin, or the way people seem to run away from conflict, to the underdeveloped art of conflict resolution, church discipline has become nearly non-existent. In this article, Costi Hinn shares 10 truths that every Christian should think deeply about regarding the what and the how of church discipline.
Should unbelievers be comfortable in the church? In this article, Costi Hinn explains why the church should be welcoming to guests but unashamedly different than the world.
Many Christians today are rightly concerned with the emotionalism and manipulation that can infiltrate our worship gatherings. However, we can also swing too far into man-made rules and legalistic opinions that contradict biblical expression in worship. In this article, Costi Hinn encourages Christians to be wary of extremes, while enjoying Spirit-filled worship that aligns with Scripture.
It is likely that as a professing Christian you believe the Bible is true, and you’ve heard that you should study it, memorize it, know it, and love it. But how? In this article, Costi Hinn provides some practical tools for studying the Bible, walking through basic principles for interpretation and process for biblical study.
Biblical illiteracy is rampant in the church today, but even amongst Christians who consider themselves biblically literate, wouldn’t we say that more time could be spent communing with God in the Scriptures? Whether you struggle to make the time, or you have been going through the mechanics of Bible reading without a vibrant relationship with the Author of the Bible, it’s healthy to look under the hood of our spiritual life from time to time and ask: why don’t I study the Bible? In this article, Costi Hinn provides 5 reasons to consider, along with some practical solutions to grow in your study of the Scriptures.
Christians from all walks of life are often bewildered by what the Bible calls being “filled with the Spirit.” Some think it’s an experience that causes one to speak in tongues, others think it’s a feeling, while others just brush it off as a mystery. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this article, Costi Hinn walks through 8 truths from Scripture about the filling of the Spirit.
Many lament, “I see the way false teachers assault the church and the way they undermine the truth. Should I be praying for them, or against them? If I feel righteous anger, how should that be applied in my prayer life? How should I be praying for false teachers? Should I pray for them at all?” In this article, Costi Hinn outlines several truths to help navigate this topic.
Many people ask if the tenets of Calvinism are truly biblical. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines Calvin’s 5 points (TULIP) and how they reflect the teaching of Scripture.
Recently someone asked, "How can I identify a false teacher if I don't know the truth?" Around the same topic, someone asked, "Even if someone was a false teacher, shouldn't we listen to them with charity?" In this article, Costi Hinn explains how the believer can develop discernment.
In ancient Rome, there were few mechanisms for death that rivaled the Roman cross. This is the way the Father chose our Lord Jesus Christ to die, not by accident, but on purpose. In this article, Costi Hinn shares 3 reasons to meditate on the cross this Easter.
Due to his immeasurable impact and massive shoes (that took 50+ years to grow), men of all ages ask the same question again and again: Who will be the next John MacArthur? Like mere men, we all have moments of fascination with how God appoints leaders in their time. In this article, Costi Hinn discusses how Christians should view ministry “succession”, warning against potential pitfalls and centering on the truth that Christ will build His church.
The concept of Christian love is impossible to fully understand and live out faithfully without an understanding of God’s love. God’s very nature is love (1 John 4:8), so when we seek to define love, there is only one place we should go: Him!
We often focus on the need for false teachers to “repent of their teachings.” They ought to. But equally important is the need for sinful false teachers to repent of their sinful lifestyles. On the blog, Costi Hinn addresses the sad prevalence of licentiousness within the prosperity gospel.
Not all professing Christians believe the same essential truths about abortion. Not all conservatives who tout Republican politics push the pro-life agenda out of a genuine fear of the Lord and love for children, but political power and money. As with all matters of faith and practice, Christians should be discerning and thoughtful about how they view abortion and the pro-life movement. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines 4 Christian beliefs about abortion that come straight from what the Bible teaches.
The term “Gay Christian” has been circulating a lot recently. One cannot be a gay Christian because the title is a contradiction. To be gay is to actively be in sin, and to be a Christian is to follow Christ. On the blog, Costi Hinn unpacks how the church should engage with and respond to those making such claims, speaking the truth in love.
Christians should never be classified as lazy people. Our God is a God of excellence, who models purpose and stewardship for His people from His majestic creation of the world in Genesis 1, to the glorious restoration of a New Eden in Revelation 22. On the blog, Costi Hinn explains why laziness, while tempting and common to all, should be hated and resisted at all costs for the Christian.
Christmas Day is on a Sunday this year, and it is causing a great deal of debate. In one sense, we ought to spend some time thinking deeply about it. After all, Sunday is traditionally the “Lord’s Day” and the church makes a habit of gathering no matter what, because that’s what we do. Yet in another sense, debates can be a little overblown as people lob grenades claiming that those who aren’t holding Christmas Day Sunday services are “sinful compromisers,” while the alleged compromisers fire back, “You legalists!” Wherever you land in this year’s yuletide war over Christmas Day church attendance, Costi Hinn shares 3 reasons his church has chosen to meet on that day.
Unity is hard to come by in the Christian faith, but it’s important to fulfill our calling. And it’s achievable, no matter what secondary differences we may have. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines four characteristics that will foster the kind of unity every believer (and pastor) desires in their local church.
Sound doctrine is in short supply today. Entertainment and shallow “talks” may grow a church numerically, but only sound doctrine can grow a church spiritually. In this week’s article, Costi Hinn unpacks 5 reasons for preaching sound doctrine.
There are many movements that exist that claim there are still apostles today. This all comes from 2004 when C. Peter Wagner said that “God told him in 2001 the apostolic era was going to begin again and that there would be apostles once more.” Costi Hinn shares why this is dangerous, and provides biblical insight for this issue.
Understanding the doctrine of Christology is vital because if you get Christology wrong, you get Jesus wrong, and if you get Jesus wrong, you cannot be saved (John 14:6). The study of Christology is also important for nurturing your relationship with Jesus. The more you know Him, the more you will love Him and be thankful for His work on your behalf.
Glorification is vital for the Christian to understand because this concept is tied to our hope for the future. Glorification is the final state for believers, in that we are no longer sinful, no longer sick, no longer in our human form, and no longer subject to the attacks of the evil one. Glorification is a promise from God that if we believe in His Son, Jesus Christ, we will have experienced justification, salvation, sanctification, and then glorification. This is the realization of every blessing and treasure that Christ has laid up for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-5).
For years now in conservative circles, viral media is viewed as this sort of “wild child.” Like a Reformed church whose pastor has a kid with full sleeve tattoos and hipster hair, creative innovation and high effort on digital missions is tolerated with eye-rolling disdain. Whether subconscious or intentional, far too many people think of digital creativity as nothing more than the methods of false teachers. Some tend to view digital efforts as tolerable so long as they are filled with truth, but not enough of us have embraced digital efforts as essential. Allow me to propose an additional phrase for your vocabulary, your missions strategy, and your budget: digital missions. I would define this as: utilizing digital mediums to creatively and innovatively reach the lost, equip the saints, and support missionaries with gospel truth and sound doctrine.
For the Gospel is not afraid to call out false teachers. No pastor, church, or Christian resource ministry should be — especially in today’s world. But is there a metric for ministries or pastors to use when determining how often — or whether to, at all — name names?
Parents are instructed not to provoke their children to anger, as made clear in Paul's letter to the Ephesians. How do we know if we are guilty of this? In this video, Costi Hinn outlines five ways parents provoke their children to anger.
In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his series through the parables by unpacking truths from Jesus' teaching on the prodigal son that speak to lost souls and religious hypocrites. Themes include sin, repentance, grace, self-righteousness, and forgiveness. Whether you're a long-time Christian or new to faith, the lessons from this parable will bring you back to the foundation of salvation and God's love for us.
It's so important to test every single person who claims to be a prophet against the Scriptures. In this video, Costi Hinn breaks down Dr. Nathan Busenitz's three tests of biblical prophecy pulled straight from Scripture.
Some people are ready for Christ to return or call them home, and some are not. Some people are living for themselves but think they are saved, while others are humbly living their life for God’s glory. In the parable of “The Ten Virgins” Jesus arrests the eternal perspective of His audience by showcasing how once the Lord returns, it will be too late to be saved. Today is the day of salvation.
Jesus warns us to be careful of being unforgiving in light of how forgiven we are. In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Unforgiving Servant” and reminds us why all Christians forgive, and clarifies what forgiveness is not.
In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Rich Fool” and gives us truths to apply from Jesus’ warnings about trusting in riches.
In this video, Randy Alcorn discusses with Costi Hinn how Christians should view their relationship with debt and the importance of not hindering one's ability to give.
In this new 8-part series, Costi Hinn walks through several key parables and teaches how to interpret them. Whether by allegorizing them or misapplying them, many people miss the point of one of Jesus' most prominent teaching tools. This series will make you more confident and knowledgeable in your understanding of parables and help you apply them faithfully in your walk with the Lord.
In this video, Dr. Steven J. Lawson addresses with Costi Hinn why Andy Stanley's position on the Old Testament is incorrect and why we need the Bible in its entirety.
In this 3-part series, Costi Hinn interviews pastor and author Tim Challies about the loss of his son, Nick, who was called home to the Lord suddenly in 2020. In the final episode of the series, Tim reflects on how he was brought closer to the Lord in the midst of such a tragic and unthinkable season of loss.
In this video, Andrew Curry explains the importance of knowing the mind of God in Scripture and getting to the true purpose of the text rather than man's opinion of what it means to them.
In this 3-part series, Costi Hinn interviews pastor and author, Tim Challies, about the loss of his son, Nick, who was called home to the Lord suddenly in 2020. In part 2 of this series, Costi and Tim continue their deep dive into the Challies family story and the aftermath of losing Nick while tackling key questions about God's goodness, sovereignty, grief, and suffering as a Christian.
In this 3-part series Costi Hinn interviews pastor and author, Tim Challies, about the loss of his son, Nick, in 2020. Nick was a young man on the pathway to ministry and deeply loved by his family. He was engaged to Ryn, enjoying life, and going to school at Boyce College (Southern Seminary) when the Lord called him home suddenly. Tim has always been known for his faithful teaching and writing ministry (www.challies.com), but the Lord has seen fit to add a "ministry of sorrow" to Tim's life. This series will take a deep dive into the Challies family story, the aftermath of losing Nick, big questions about God's goodness, sovereignty, grief, and suffering as a Christian.
In this video, Randy Alcorn, founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries, shares with Costi Hinn the biblical way for Christians to avoid being trapped in grief during seasons of mourning and reminds us of the hope we have in the gospel.
In this video, Abner Chou, president of The Master's University and Seminary, shares with Costi Hinn why he holds a dispensational view and addresses the common caricatures associated with this viewpoint.
In this final episode of the self-control series, Costi Hinn walks you through 6 bricks to build a life of self-control from Dai Hankey’s book, “A Man’s Greatest Challenge.” These bricks apply to every Christian, whether you are a man or a woman, and the secret to self-control is rooted in one key truth that he covers at the end of this episode.
In part 4 of the self-control series, Costi Hinn teaches through 1 Corinthians 9:23-27 and provides 6 truths about how Paul the apostle lived his life and exercised self-control for the sake of the gospel. He did everything with purpose and on purpose — for the glory of God. Grab your Bible for this episode, and be challenged to live in a way that honors the One who saved your soul.
In this episode, Costi Hinn takes you to several key passages of Scripture to break down 5 truths from the life of Christ and how He is our perfect model for self-control. While Christians will not be perfect like Christ, they have the power to grow in self-control because they are in Christ.
In this video, Costi Hinn shares how to think biblically about one of the most fascinating and bizarre practices in the charismatic movement: anointing people, objects, and places with oil.
In sports, teams gather scouting reports about opposing teams to go into a game with a strategy for facing their opponent. They study patterns and tendencies which help them predict what the other team might do. Like in sports, a scouting report on challenging environments can help Christians go in with “eyes wide open,” and develop a strategy for winning the spiritual battle. In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his series on self-control by walking you through 5 self-control war zones. These are items or environments that can be good things but are not neutral in our battle for self-control. In addition, he unpacks 4 responses to these war zones.
In this video, Abner Chou, president of The Master's University and Seminary, shares with Costi Hinn why he holds to a premillennial view of eschatology and addresses the common caricatures of this viewpoint.
In this first episode of a 5-part series on self-control, Costi Hinn walks you through 5 "breakers" that can bring down the walls of your self-control, and 4 responses that will help bear this important fruit of the Spirit.
In this video, Dr. Steven J. Lawson shares with Costi Hinn the tremendous impact John MacArthur has had on his Christian life and ministry in the pulpit.
Join Costi and his wife, Christyne, as they talk about why they wrote their new children’s book, “The King Who Found His Self-Control." In addition, they talk about life in the trenches as young parents, how to move from “hanging fruit on trees” to planting gospel seeds of truth in your kids, and the importance of the gospel. They share details on how they wrote the book, along with how you can take the step as a family when it comes to self-control.
In this video, Dr. Steven J. Lawson explains to Costi Hinn why expository teaching is to be the primary emphasis in the local church.
There's so much confusion about the Holy Spirit these days. In this video, Costi Hinn shares five ways the Holy Spirit is often misrepresented and how Scripture provides clarity on these issues. Let the Bible define your doctrinal beliefs about the Holy Spirit, not experience and emotion.
What does God expect of men in the church? If not all men are pastors, what significant role can they play? How should the priority of the local church permeate a man’s life? In this final episode of the manhood series Costi Hinn asks pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, to help men from all walks of life understand and embrace their role in the local church.
In the latest installment of “Filtered with Costi Hinn,” he explains why the modern-day use of tongues is built on a shaky foundation. He covers a definition of tongues, a history of tongues, and a word about Pentecostals. Let’s filter everything through Scripture!
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," is often quoted and claimed by many entering a challenge or sporting event. In this video, Andrew Curry from The Master's Seminary explains to Costi Hinn the context of this verse and how Philippians 4:13 can truly encourage the believer.
Is it a sin to kill an intruder who breaks into your home to harm your wife and/or children? Does Christ call men to be passive or aggressive when it comes to home protection? In episode 4 of this manhood series, Costi Hinn asks pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, to break down a biblically balanced view on self-defense, home protection, and caring for our families.
Christians from all walks of life need a clear answer to this question because their assurance, peace, and joy depend on it. God did not intend for His people to go through life in constant fear and doubt, wondering if the blood of Christ was enough to save them and if the Holy Spirit has the power to seal them. In this article, Costi Hinn explains why, according to Scripture, you cannot lose your salvation.