Joel Osteen — Quotes Examined

"99.9% of all people are good people."

Joel Osteen's claim that nearly everyone is good flatly contradicts the Bible's teaching on human depravity. Scripture declares 'there is none righteous, no, not one' (Romans 3:10). This feel-good theology removes the need for a Savior — if people are already good, why did Christ need to die?

"I don't think anything I've said has offended someone of a different faith."

The fact that Osteen's message has never offended anyone of a different faith is not a badge of honor — it is an indictment. The true gospel is called 'foolishness' and a 'stumbling block' by Scripture. A message that offends no one has removed the cross, softened sin, and eliminated the exclusive claims of Christ.