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Aug 2021
17m 17s

Does 2 Corinthians 8:9 Teach the "Prospe...

Costi Hinn
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Prosperity preachers confuse a great deal of people by twisting 2 Corinthians 8:9 to mean that Jesus became poor so we could become financially rich. At first glance, this passage may even appear to be the slam-dunk verse for affirming the prosperity gospel. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the context and interpretation of this crucial passage so we can ... Show More
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