For the Gospel Podcast

The doctrine of the atonement is often twisted by false teachers and many Christians are not completely sure what the atonement of Christ is all about. Some preachers deny that God's wrath exists, preferring to proclaim a version of God who would never punish His Son to atone for sin. Others will sell the atonement as a "package deal," declaring that Jesus didn't merely die for your sins, but He died to make you happy, healthy, and wealthy too! The fact that the doctrine of the atonement is so frequently attacked by the Devil should make it of great interest to every Christian. Knowing this doctrine leads to hope, peace, and assurance about what Jesus has paid for, and what that means for you. 

The sovereignty of God can be one of the most challenging doctrines to wrap our human minds around. At times, it can be controversial as people debate how sovereign God is in relation to the free will of human beings. In this episode, Costi Hinn takes us back to the basics of God's sovereignty and challenges us to view this doctrine through the lens of Scripture alone. 

Many religions sell people on the notion that their good works can get them into heaven. People believe they can be justified and absolved of sin if they work hard enough to earn God's approval. But the Bible teaches that people are justified by faith, apart from works, and not based on their own merit. In this episode Costi Hinn explains the doctrine of justification by faith, the very doctrine that split the Protestant church from Roman Catholicism. Every Christian should understand this essential doctrine for their own growth, and for the purpose of sharing the true gospel with those who need to hear it. 

In this episode Costi Hinn lays out a clear strategy for winning spiritual warfare. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with shouting "I rebuke you, Devil!" or putting olive oil on the heads of troubled church folks. Spiritual warfare is a battle for the mind, and we need to go back to God's word for our winning strategy.

Spiritual warfare is a topic that many "experts" have opinions on, but they often miss the mark. Some will tell you that you need to rebuke the Devil out of everything, others will tell you that you have the "spirit of 'this'" or the "spirit of 'that.'" Still, some people  imagine spiritual warfare as the Devil showing up at the foot of their bed one night with a pitchfork, red horns, and a pointy tail saying, “Here I am to get you!”  But he’s smarter than that, so are his demons, and they are much more subtle than that — in most cases. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the truth about spiritual warfare from Scripture so you can ignore the hypothetical opinions and get clarity from God's word. 

Does God choose to save certain people or do people choose to be saved? What would you say to someone who says, "A loving God would never force His will upon people?" What part does free will play in salvation? In this episode, Costi Hinn explains the doctrine of election and presents truths from God's word that should leave every believer more humble, thankful, merciful, and hopeful because if God can save you, He can save anybody! 

In this episode, Costi Hinn explains key truths about The Holy Spirit who is often the most neglected, misunderstood, and misrepresented member of the Trinity. Many of His works go unnoticed, while many foolish and outlandish practices are credited to Him. So how do you sift through the YouTube madness, the twisted version of the so-called Holy Spirit that some propogate, and come to truly know Him and His role in your life? For starters, study the Scriptures for yourself and refuse to be spoon-fed by cheap imitation and misinterpretation. God has given you the ability to go to His word concerning everything.

Does God want Christians to be happy? How should a Christian go about seeking happiness? What are the some of the dangerous ways that people go about trying to experience happiness? On this episode Costi Hinn interviews Barnabas Piper about the pursuit of happiness for the Christian and where ultimate happiness is found. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn interviews Dave Jenkins about the shocking statistics regarding biblical illiteracy and unpacks strategic steps every Christian can take to reverse this trend in their own life. How can we fight the good fight of faith if we cannot wield our sword? 

Are you sinning or robbing God if you don't give 10% of your income to the church? Should poor people go into debt to accomplish this standard? Should very wealthy people stop giving once they've given their 10%? In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down what is means to "tithe" and dispels myths and abuses surrounding this teaching. In addition, he explains the New Testament model for generosity and giving so that all Christians can joyfully participate in supporting gospel work, while avoiding common pitfalls with this teaching.