If you want a picture of Jesus, read Isaiah.

I appreciate how the movie Ben Hur portrayed Jesus. Never showed his face, yet his presence had a huge impact on the other characters.

@HH-xj8nh

Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I’ve been telling people the same thing! I finally watched it recently!🙏👏🏻 I love the way they did that and how other characters reacted and their expressions when they looked at him. You didn’t even have to see the face of actor “portraying” Jesus.

@JenniferoftheSea

Жыл бұрын

Yep, about the only one I'll watch.

@tonikeltz3751

Жыл бұрын

Ben Hur was the very first movie I ever saw. I think I 4 years old! What a powerful movie. I stayed awake for the whole thing and didn't move a muscle.

@mariaelizabethquade8279

Жыл бұрын

This absolutely! Chills everytime He was in the scene.

@HH-xj8nh

Жыл бұрын

@@mariaelizabethquade8279 same!

What concerns me is I have now seen at least two women on KZread say that when they pray they now see the face of the actor and thanked him for having such “kind eyes”.

The Robe, a movie from the 50s, also shows the impact Jesus had on people and an Empire without showing Jesus.

@ExNihiloComesNothing

11 ай бұрын

The Robe is a fantastic movie. Ben Hur as well

Dallas Jenkins has admitted that Mormons are brothers and sisters in Christ. Also he includes Joseph Smiths words rather than Jesus’ words in an episode. Jonathon Roumie is a practicing Catholic who loves the Pope. Just things to consider. Also the second commandment, if that’s still important now days.

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@Servant_of_Yeshua96

Жыл бұрын

Graven images? That one right? Excuse me I’m still learning them in order. I think all the commandments are important.

I watched season one but that’s all. I don’t want to see those characters in my mind’s eye when I read the Bible. Also, they’ve added a lot of extra filler scenes and events for entertainment purposes that are not in the Bible. I don’t want to forget what is actually in the Bible.

@KevinDay

Жыл бұрын

On the other hand, there are some things in the show which people (including a few myself) have thought, "That's not in the Bible!" only to discover that it actually is. Of course there are additions, but there are also some ways it's more accurate than you'd expect.

@heisrisen9855

Жыл бұрын

I agree Judy. I also watched the 1st season and was convicted in a similar way and also in what Matthew (Everhard) said.

My main issue is when people swoon over the show saying "it makes Jesus so relatable / human / sympathetic". So you're telling me that without this show, you wouldn't feel that way about Jesus? You're telling me the show is giving you something the Word isn't? Then there's one of 2 problems you have: you're either looking for a different Jesus than the one described in the gospels and epistles (ie a false one) or you're not looking for Jesus at all. You're looking for something to stir you up and if it's not the Word of God then I'm afraid the Holy Spirit isn't active in your life if you need something other to tickle your sense and emotions and brain to "want to read your bible" now suddenly or "increased your faith" I'm sorry that's not faith, that's feelings through senses.

@DefenderoftheCross

Жыл бұрын

The wanting of a relatable Jesus is exactly why the show diminishes Jesus in order to elevate man.

I am researching opinions on The Chosen. So far I think I can nail in one sentence: Aint' right turning the gospel into a soap.

@run4cmt

5 ай бұрын

They are presenting a false Jesus.

I grew up watching Jesus Of Nazareth on TV. I have always thought it was a masterpiece. The Passion, while difficult to watch is Incredible. Jim Caviezel gives a powerfully moving performance. I've not seen the Chosen. I've no desire to.

@erinzimmerman3058

Жыл бұрын

Agree on all those films. I got through a few episodes of "The Chosen" to see what the fuss was about, and I thought it was boring. I also had trouble getting past all the cultural & historical incorrectness. (Wrong style of Hebrew, high Pacific-like cliffs on the Sea of Galilee, modern speech, to name a few) It looks really low-rent and the sets and landscapes look nothing like Israel (where, with their budget, they could afford to film). It looks more like a Disney idea of Israel. I prefer to think of Jesus as loving, but powerful and inspiring, not the clownish, powerless way they portray Him. He came to teach and heal and share wisdom from God, and in this show, they have Him asking the apostles what he should say? People are so intent on making Him human because they can't deal with His holiness, and it's really irritating to watch. Jesus said enough wonderful things in the Bible to fill ten movies, but all he does here is crack jokes and say stupid things that Dallas Jenkins thinks are funny.

@cabellero1120

Жыл бұрын

@@erinzimmerman3058 I can agree with that. I've not seen it, but I've heard many on here raving about it.

@BonnieBlue1861

Жыл бұрын

@@erinzimmerman3058agreed

@Ufos4dahoes

16 күн бұрын

So you're happy to watch torture porn which is The Passion of the Christ, but you wont even give The Chosen a chance? 😅

Putting words in the mouth of God is the big one for me. I do not doubt their good intentions, but I think they're playing with fire.

I'm not watching because Dallas Jenkins is way too comfy with the Mormons. He's on record saying that we "love the same Jesus." I think there's too much Mormon influence on it

Great breakdown Matthew! Solid points 👍🏻

I'm enjoying it personally, but I will NOT push anyone else to watch it. That's Paul's instruction to those who feel free to eat meat sacrificed to idols after all -- don't give your brother an occasion to stumble and sin against their conscience. So thank you for also not judging me for watching it 🙂

@DaysofElijah317

5 ай бұрын

The difference is if you know it is sacrificed to idols you are not to partake for we are not to share with the table of demons- it is for us all to determine whether that has been established already each of us will answer to the LORD and not to each other. Blessings

@matthewdyer2926

Ай бұрын

You should stop enjoying. It's sin.

@bernicerogers2383

Ай бұрын

Why are you watching it? It's unnecessary and this video and the comments have given some very good reasons not to watch.

I watched the first season, and I went to the theater to watch the Christmas themed episode from a couple of years ago. While it wasn’t mind-blowing to me, I did appreciate the effort being put forth to make to make some non-cheesy Christian entertainment. All that being said, after I watched it I looked into it a bit and saw that Mr. Jenkins was working heavily with the LDS church on the project. I know he has said that the Mormons don’t have any bearing on what he puts out, but as a Utah native who has lived here for 98% percent of my life, I can promise you there will come a point where the LDS church will try to make their presence felt. I’ve spent 40 plus years watching them try to conflate Mormon theology with Christianity. My dad is an ex-Mormon, and half of my family are Mormons. I fear The Chosen will result in the furtherance of their goal of being viewed as “just another Christian denomination.”

@ccww7100

8 ай бұрын

Yes! I was saying how the LDS is hiding behind the other religions on their platform. Sneaky

The biggest issue w the Chosen is that it has support and as is in part produced by the Mormon Cult/ LDS… The director is not LDS , but is weak on understanding the irreconcilable differences between Christianity (Biblical) vs Mormonism.. more could be said.. always a red flag when a cult is involved or cult supported

With a Bible and biblical theology classics, why do I need somebody I don't know and will never know to 'enlighten' me.?

I would like to know how many came to accept Jesus as their Lord from reading the Shack, the Left Behind series, watching any Biblical movies produced by Hollywood, watching God spell or Jesus Christ Super Star on the stage. I have doubts of these vehicles being useful other than entertainment vessels.

@tinadavy3990

3 ай бұрын

Which Jesus is this ?

The Chosen is not a series about the life of Jesus, it is about the ones chosen to follow Jesus.

2 points: 1. People are more engaged with the fictional side stories than the true elements. It's historical fiction. 2. Saying "it's not a replacement for scripture" as an excuse even though everyone is using it that way is like cigarette companies denying responsibility for lung cancer because there's a warning on the box. I'm sorry, but this show is replacing scripture for many people. It's just the truth. And like cigarettes, we should avoid it completely if we want to avoid potential negative consequences.

I can respect your reasons for not watching it except for the Hollywood/sponsor one. This show is completely crowd funded by people like you and me. A really big Patreon in a way. No sponsors in the usual sense. It's free for everyone to watch. He did it that way so that they wouldn't be influenced by Hollywood types. Which is refreshing. This show has made me read more, and my young girls are actually interested in reading their bibles and are more active in church due to that understanding. Not for everyone, but for certain people, I believe it can help.

@tracy5721

Жыл бұрын

56% of the people funding The Chosen are Mormon. Dallas Jenkins owns the other 44%. That says a lot

@jimmypartain4749

Жыл бұрын

Gee the Show quotes from the book of Mormon

@tracy5721

Жыл бұрын

please pray for discernment.

@mudbrick6083

Жыл бұрын

The worst part about their method of “crowd funding”…….? Really big “crowds” can find and donate to it and shape it’s ideology and message and symbols with no one able to notice!

@KingdomMindedWarrior

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmypartain4749 Actually, no, it does not. That has been addressed and answered by the creator in a very valid way. Watch his answer to that in a video he did to address it.

The World is looking for a sign ! Be in the World and not of it! JESUS is Coming !

My wife had reservations when this first came out while I tried to reserve judgment but after they messed with the “I am” statements of Jesus and added one (whether they purposely took it from the Book of Mormon or not) that was it for me for sure. And the more I think of it the more dangerous I believe it is. I pray for discernment! 🙏

Much respect. I watch your channel often, and I will continue watching. I understand some of your points on this, but not all. Really looking forward to the Johnathan Edwards study Bible.

To answer some questions that were begged, the producer of The Chosen is a Mormon. In the last week (5/2/23 today) it came out that this season will have the viewers encouraged to have sympathy for Judas Iscariot. Per the scripted scenes, Judas was in league with Jesus and a devoted disciple the whole time, which would be contrary to the Biblical account, particularly when Jesus identified Judas as having a devil. Third, having the Jesus character utter unbefore known things is like adding words to the utterances of Scripture. We play a dangerous game when we do that. Like it said in the video, we might imagine what men might say, but to put words into the mouth of the Son of God, I think is a bad idea. Mormon producers might take that opportunity to falsely use the media.

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

We have been told of the great falling away (apostasy) in these last days and we’re seeing The Chosen contributing to the spiritual declension.

@c.f.leffen2929

Жыл бұрын

First off, Mormons Are NOT Christians! This is a perversion and dilution of the Gospel of Christ. Don’t watch it!

@tomtemple69

11 ай бұрын

putting words in Jesus's mouth that aren't explicitly written in Scripture is wrong

Thanks for sharing this!

Some people at church loved it and the church has even shown it as kind of a backdrop for social fellowship nights. People say they love the little humorous bits that Jesus is depicted as taking part in. People have said the sit-com kind of humorous stuff makes Jesus more real and "down-to-eath". One guy said it must've been like that because it couldnt be all seriousness all of the time during those three years. Personally, I don't think God's word needs or deserves this kind of "help" to make Jesus "more real".

@lyndadunn2777

Жыл бұрын

Chosen is similar to a Mel Brooks comedy. This is blasphemy toward Gods honorable Word.

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

I don’t believe the real Jesus cracked jokes and laughed out loud.

@dnzswithwombats

Жыл бұрын

@@Landis_Grant Jesus did everything in obedience to the Father.

@DefenderoftheCross

Жыл бұрын

The biggest problem with The Chosen is that it diminishes Jesus to make Him too relatable, too human, too much like us.

@dnzswithwombats

Жыл бұрын

@@DefenderoftheCross I think the biggest problem with The Chosen series is that it implies God's word is not enough.

Interesting. I watched Season One, unaware that there are more seasons. I don't recall being compelled to watch it by anyone. I loved it. I came away from it more hungry for the word and have been back into daily Bible study since. Some scenes move slower as the rich characters are being developed. About the time I would grow distracted, "Jesus" would come into scene and everyone around him would be changed, awe struck, made new, or left completely confounded much as you said it would be during an encounter with Jesus. The scenes with Nicodemus were very well done. Much of the movie, Christ goes off alone to fast and pray while the disciples' characters take shape. So, I don't remember so much disturbing added wording. I saw it as more about how each of his followers were impacted, changed by knowing Christ and being touched by Christ. This is how they show us Jesus, I think. I love all the powerful stories they depicted, true to scripture, best I could tell. The ones from my Sunday School lessons way back. I enjoy all the old Bible movies. The Chosen was well done in my opinion. I had no expectations. I will watch the other Seasons and will keep an opened mind. Thanks!

@tomtemple69

11 ай бұрын

yeah, you're thinking with your feelings, not your brain very dangerous, the heart is wickedly deceitful

@tomtemple69

11 ай бұрын

except its not Jesus, no one can ever portray the real Jesus, its a graven image i watched it out of pure curiosity, and the issues and inaccuracies and outright heresy and contradictions to the Bible just kept getting worse as the seasons progressed

@lisakurak3733

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I don't remember which season had Jesus doing the beatitudes but I am fairly certain that Jesus as God, who spoke with authority, who pre-existed before the world began and helped create the universe (John 1) would 1. be nervous about giving his first public speech and 2. need help from Matthew to put it together.

@tonikeltz3751

9 ай бұрын

Agree, Jesus certainly would not need Matthew’s help, but what a clever way to show how Jesus might have helped Matthew begin to comprehend the depths of His ministry of redemption. Again, this is a movie.

@run4cmt

5 ай бұрын

The things the film does is subtle. For instance, Jesus is talking with John the Baptist about the sins of King Herod. Jesus just brushes him off and says that is not why he came. That is basically the Progressive Christian message that sin stuff does not matter. In another scene, Jesus is shown practicing for the Sermon on the Mount. His disciple helps him craft the message to sell it to the audience. First Jesus taught the Word of God. He does not need to practice or craft the message to sell it to the audience. In another scene, John meets with Mary because he is writing his Gospel. She reminds him of something that happened and he says, Oh I forgot about that. That undercuts that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. The Holy Spirit spoke to them. They did not have to be reminded by someone. I could go on.

Christ in the incarnation is not the exact image of God and therefore it is not idolatry that is the whole point. Otherwise, seeing him at all, would have been a sin.

@doctor1alex

Жыл бұрын

The difference is clearly this - Christ in His actual Person was not an image depicted by man.

This old Grammy absolutely agrees with you about not watching the chosen. I watched several clips because my daughter enjoys it, and started to try and watch an episode but just couldn't. That made up dialog is unbiblical turned me Off! But I think I've set the bar too high after watching the Matthew series with Bruce Marchiano years ago. Wow, totally scripture and not one other word added. That series touched me deeply. But of course it shows Jesus, which I didn't know was against Presbyterian rules. I think I kinda agree with you on that. (Former baptist).

Well stated, bro Matt! 👍🏾👍🏾

I couldn't agree with you more about The Passion. it's stirring and the message remains With you even after the film is done.

I agree with you on every point. I've only seen clips of some shows from people critiquing the show. It's horrible. Our former church really promotes watching the chosen. So much so that they watch and talk about the show in the youth gatherings, not the Scriptures. I mentor a 12 year old girl from this particular church. She has told me she likes the Jesus in the chosen better than Jesus in the Bible "he's more exciting." Also, she would rather watch the chosen than read her Bible. This is what the show is producing. If you watch interviews with the mormon creators of the chosen, their marketing demographic is 25-45 year old women. Dallas Jenkins said 95% of what is in the show is not in the Bible. Lack of discernment in the "Christian" community is being revealed. Thanks for your video Brother.✝️📖🙏🤍

@run4cmt

5 ай бұрын

I saw a FB posting from a Lutheran Pastor. They are watching it at their church, but he is going over the issues that it presents with those watching. This shows the many problems and teaches discernment.

@AndreiasJackson

3 ай бұрын

Why he’s losing precious time with the Chosen (Mormons + Catholics aren’t following the Biblical Christianity, that’s all I need to know! Lol) ???

excellent video once again Pastor

I watched the 1st few episodes when it originally came out. It didn’t sit well with us for a number of reasons including adding to scriptural accounts. Your confessional position is how I now lean when discussing with others in our church.

AGREED...! I heard by the way that there is a part where the Jesus of The Chosen is talking to someone and asks, as if being instructive, "What does your heart say?" Now, this is A-OKAY and THUMBS-UP for the Mormons, who think the best way to decide if they are hearing the truth from God is to pray and see if they feel a burning in their bosom. (I felt that once, though it had NOTHING to do with LDS; but it DID have to do with a deceptive spirit.) It would follow, I think, that the new-age motto of "Follow your heart" is agreed upon by the Mormons. NOT SO for those who read the Holy Bible. Although there are some who have hearts that follow the Lord at least much of the time, there are many more to whom this Bible verse applies: " The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9). I am very disturbed by The Chosen as I see it as a butterfly net attempting to collect an ecumenical bunch of souls at best, and that's not good.

@msantanabrit03

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes we Christian want to feel better because we have The Truth, instead of trying to reach those who have never seen the Truth. We want to be self contained and above the rest. Sometimes, you need to get out of your church group to experiment the Kingdom.

@WholeBibleBelieverWoman

Жыл бұрын

@@msantanabrit03 Being self-contained is not what I want, and I do try to reach people. I am not in any church group and have not been for years -- except the group of Believers worldwide who follow Christ Jesus. I am trying to find a way to go to a church, but it has not happened yet due to circumstances. I believe it was a typo that you said you need to get out of your church group to "experiment" the kingdom and that you really meant experience, but ironically you did say experiment -- and this is a key word in what I consider dangerous with this whole CHOSEN series produced by a person who 100% -- so he says -- believes LDS and Bible-believing Christians have the "SAME Jesus." This is dangerous because it is deceptive. The Father God of the Mormons (LDS) is a very different persona than the God of the Holy Bible. He is someone that, according to their false scriptures, began as a man, progressed into a god and is in charge is this planet -- and is an example of what all men (not women) can do if they play their cards right in the Mormon system: that is they end up as a god (remind you of anything? such as the serpent in the garden of Eden?) and have their own planets and their wives go with them there to bear "spirit babies." People don't seem to want to think this through. Say a totally naive person watches The Chosen, comes to Jesus and wants to find a church. They learn that the same Jesus is in the LDS church so they join the Mormons. Already they are being taken down a yellow brick road that leads to a very strange Oz. Yes, I am very touchy about these things, because I spent 30 YEARS of my life being deceived and kept away from worshiping the Jesus I WOULD have been worshiping had I not been deceived. Yes, I am particular and I wholeheartedly warn people OFF of the LDS church -- whereas "The Chosen" producers create slopes that are very slippery. I hear that the script even has Jesus suggesting that people listen to their hearts. Bible-believing Christians know this is another slippery slope -- but the Mormons do not know this, and in fact are taught to test the spirits by the feeling in their bosom. I've said enough. Jesus is my ROCK, and that's how I roll...! May you come closer and closer to Jesus. The real one. The one in the Bible and who is even referred to as "the Word."

@HH-xj8nh

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Someone showed me that scene and it bothered me so. I can’t even imagine Jesus saying “follow your heart.” 🤔

I understand and respect your opinion. I will say that point three is not quite accurate. The Chosen has been produced outside of Hollywood and does not have a single sponsor. The first season was crowdfunded by 16,000 believers who wanted to see Jesus portrayed by a strong Christian writer/director without the influence of Hollywood. We are now in the third season, yet The Chosen has no one outside of the original show runners who have any influence on the content. The show still survives on the generous gifts and donations of its audience. The show runner is evangelical, but he does have three different consultants to help him and his two writers so they do not write anything that is improbable, culturally inaccurate or doctrinally unsound. I think the greatest strength of the show is that it has sent people back to the Bible to see what it really said. Many people have claimed that it was instrumental in their decision to follow Jesus. And for once there is a show that removes Jesus from our Western interpretations and returns Him to His first century Jewish culture. That may be the most unexpected yet welcome contribution. Sure, there have been some scenarios that I didn’t think were good decisions and there are a few times I disagreed with their depiction. However, they are careful to let their audience know that The Chosen isn’t the Bible. It isn’t trying to be. It is simply trying to show the people who followed Jesus as real people with real problems who were radically changed by meeting Him. It is basically the Gospels through the eyes of those who met Jesus. This isn’t the real Jesus, but God has used it to drive me closer to the real Jesus. It isn’t for everyone. But for me, I believe God has used the show in a big way.

Agree Pastor Matthew. Has really a great point about endorsing celebrities. Amy Grant was a great example. As always praying for all those that are diluted with images and adding to the scriptures praying that they would come to know the living Christ.

The Chosen may be fantastic - I don't know. But because I know how powerfully my mind is influenced by visual media, I don't want to watch it. I don't want to "overwrite" what the Bible is putting into my mind about who Jesus really is. In the same way, I don't read fiction books that have Christ as an explicit character. I do watch other Christian movies, and even some old Hollywood movies that are set at the time of Christ. I highly recommend a movie called Barabbas. It has only the tiniest cameo of Christ at the beginning, right before He is crucified. The movie focuses on what it might have been like to be Barabbas, a criminal whose life was unexpectedly redeemed in unique circumstances. In a way, Barabbas was the first man saved by Christ's death on the cross.

@cabellero1120

Жыл бұрын

great movie.

Constantly amazed that so called Christians will question the Scripture but totally embrace the presentations of men through books, movies, plays or even distorted verbal statements.

Apostle Paul says in Phillipians 1: 18 " What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice."

@ele2051

4 ай бұрын

Paul is talking about the attitude of the person - not the theological truth of their preaching about Christ. There is a difference - read from verse 14.(Phil1)

@bernicerogers2383

Ай бұрын

A Mormon Christ?

Your my brother in Jesus in earth. Soon heaven. I'll just say I'm weak in the Bible but known God all my life but truly been in God for 28 years. On the chosen right or wrong if it brings just one person to the Bible then they have done God's works. God will take it from there. Watch it don't watch it. But knocking it isn't a profit to God's glory. Amen and God be with you.

Dear Matthew, I am a true Catholic, meaning I abide by the rules and faith everyday not just on Sundays. I came across your video and I thought it would be interesting to listen to what you had to said about the Chosen given the recent controversy of the flag shown. As a Catholic I have a slightly different view/belief about your first point that was obvious as I am a Catholic, I am referring to the fact of showing the image of Christ. I am not here to debate that fact, I feel we both could respect each other points of views, as that views have a lot to do with what happened back in the 1500s. But the reason I am writing you, it is because I loved the what you had to say in the rest of your video. I am very sad to see that many people, including Catholics and Christians (Protestants) will acquire their knowledge of our Lord or their ethics and principles from the media. That is very sad to see precisely of all the points you mentioned. I am sure that the people that follow you as their pastor are very happy to have someone like you to tell it as it is. We have the Bible. There is no need to put words into Jesus. He said what we needed to hear. I will probably not subscribe to your channel because I am very happy to be a Catholic and my relationship with God is deep. But I need to tell you that it was my pleasure to hear you talk, because I could hear and see how devoted you are to Jesus, and how devoted you are to guide those who God will choose to find their way to God through you. Much Blessings. May God guide your soul and your heart always. Amen.

@AndreiasJackson

3 ай бұрын

I attended a Catholic funeral once and the rosary 📿 becoming scary bc of so many REPETITIONS! By the way, Catholics aren’t Christians, bc their way of Salvation is so complicated in comparison with the Biblical Christianity! Ephesians 2:8,9 Catholics are not reading the Bible (only for the NT) and following books to read prayers from…

@bernicerogers2383

Ай бұрын

Hi I am tired of rude Protestants who judge Catholics. If you are born again then you know it. I have issues as a Protestant with some Catholic beliefs such as Mary, the saints and the Pope. But when I attended a Catholic service it was so similar to the Church of England I couldn't believe it. As a child I was moved to prayer by a Catholic depiction of Jesus on the cross. I knew it wasn't really Jesus but it moved my heart. And I love the prayer books as the Biblical prayers guide me to pray from my heart.

I cannot believe how much I agree with you. Listening to your channel has really "reformed" me......

Thanks for your video, Pastor Matt! You know I disagree with your first point, but the others were insightful I thought. I have never been interested except so many people rave about it. I watched some other review videos where the reviewers did watch the first two seasons and dig into some interviews with the director, musicians, etc., and there were many concerning aspects. I have always been against putting words in Jesus' mouth that are not found in Scripture just out of an abundance of caution, but I had never even thought about your point that Jesus often said surprising things which would make it very foolish to try to guess what he might have said. Thanks again!

#3 does not pertain to the chosen. They have their own platform that you watch it from which is an app and the show is crowdfund.

Thanks for the perspective, Pastor Matt. I haven't seen The Chosen, but with regard to sponsorship, my understanding is that it's crowdfunded and not dependent on corporate sponsors. New seasons are produced only when funding is in hand. Also, this brings up a question regarding the Jesus Film, which has been used pretty effectively for evangelism around the world. Its dialogue is solely from Scripture. Is this an example of the ends justifying the means? Do you have the same perspective on that film? I would assume so based on your points. Thanks again, and blessings on your ministry.

@vickitrustrum4856

Жыл бұрын

Crowdfunded to a degree but also has backing from LDS

Great video, Dr. Everhard! You could have even added an eighth: It’s taking the place of Scripture (either people don’t want to read their Bibles, or it’s become greater than their Bibles to them). I love your channel! Keep up the hard work!

@rosslewchuk9286

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@jonathanforeman9194

Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. What demographic are you seeing the result of people not wanting to read scripture after watching? Most of my friends who have watched it and I've talked with say that it has made them want to read scripture much more and ask better questions of the context of scripture.

@silver292

Жыл бұрын

Actually the creators of the show have been very clear that the Chosen isn't scripture and tell their audience to read their bible. Judging by the response it sounds like the series is inspiring people to read their scripture more not less.

@beaberean3286

Жыл бұрын

Of the people who enjoy the show and rate it positively, which is numerous, the majority of reviewers say they have started to read their Bibles more. This idea the show is driving people away from the scriptures is not founded in any truth....maybe it seems like that would happen, but that's not what the reviews show.

@msantanabrit03

Жыл бұрын

I can tell you that I have opened my Bible more after watching this show. Yes, not everything is Bible quote but the Bible is The Bible--nothing can replace it.

Jesus was not sprinkled. His entire body was submerged in water. That is true baptism.

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps Jonathan Roumie couldn’t swim.

A sensible and articulate case for not viewing; thanks Matt. The Bible is above contemporary literature and film. The best way to visit the events captured in the Bible is to read it. Any flavour introduced to these events by a commercially driven third party, can potentially lead to misrepresentation of them and therefore the message.

Amen & Amen! Invented dialogues are adding to the Word, not to mention the making of actors into idols. Very dangerous! Movies can subtly shape our beliefs without us even realizing it. God wants us to read, study, meditate upon, cherish, and share His Word.

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

Adding to the Word of God will reap the lake of fire for Dallas Jenkins. He even said he didn’t care if he’s called a blasphemer.

The Chosen is different from the standard fare from Hollywood. This show is crowdfunded and independent from the Hollywood studios. This is a TV show, it is NOT scripture and does not pretend to be scripture. The Chosen is not intended to replace scripture, nor to provide doctrinal teaching. It is an imaginative presentation of the story of Jesus that endeavors to email true to the Gospel of Christ as recounted in the Scriptures. As to whether the producer, director, and other staff are ordained ministers, that assumes that ordination = valid or doctrinally sound. The sad truth is that there are FAR too many "ordained ministers" who do not know Jesus, nor His gospel, who hold many doctrinal positions or practices contradictory to scripture. Ordination is not an accurate measure of doctrinal soundness nor of a person's faithfulness to truth or Jesus. It is not necessary to "sustain evangelism" in people who truly submit their whole lives to Jesus. As a person walks daily with Jesus, worshipping Him, talking with Him, listening and obeying Him, reading His word, and letting it change you, then Jesus Himself opens your eyes to the opportunities around you to share the gospel with people. When we choose to meet with God daily, as a priority in our lives, giving Him our first and our best, then He leads us to those that we are fore-ordained to share the gospel with. When you have submitted your will fully to Jesus, then there is no need for evangelistic programs, you simply walk with Him, remain open to opportunities to make Him smile, and do what He says to do. He is not looking for trained professional ministers that men deem approved, He is looking for men who will seek His heart daily, diligently, willing to do ANYthing and EVERYthing He says to do. He is looking for people who will dare to live like The Gospel is real and that eternity in Heaven is worth far more than the greatest treasures on earth. One man who will dare to believe everything God said and live like it is who God will use to do His wonderful and strange work whether they are ordained of men or not.

@bernicerogers2383

Ай бұрын

You write well but have little spiritual understanding.

@drummermomcjs

Ай бұрын

@@bernicerogers2383 Little spiritual understanding? What is it that you perceive that I god wrong in my spiritual understanding?

Brother hello from Ukraine. I agree with you I didn't know why I didn't like to watch at all movies about Jesus, and 1 reason usually Jesus in the movie is sinful actor who can for example play in any other really bad movies. Second part what you said that Jesus speak really different way and we can know what things he will say it's really big true. So I didn't also watch this tv-series also. Some people told me to watch it but I don't have also good feeling to watch it, so I am glad that you maid this video, this explanation make me understand why I don't have any normal feeling to watch it :) Also thank you so much brother for your opinion about different topics, I am so happy that you made so much awesome and good videos about so many topics :). I watched abuot Jhone Frame and I really like it :)

The gospel is put into the mouths of performers every Sunday morning...pastor.

As long as you understand it's entertainment, and don't try to extract your theology from it you'll be fine. There are worst things to watch, such as the news.

I love the Chosen but I definitely understand your opinion.

Reading A. W. Tozer's essay "The Menace of the Religious Movie" made me rethink this topic. It is well worth reading ( it was written in the 1950s when cinematic biblical epics were all the rage).

@Agben35

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll check it out.

@Gospelogian

Жыл бұрын

I’m need to check this out as well!

@bahjo7279

Жыл бұрын

By such definition: the mance of christian books writers makes us don't even want to consider at what they were writing about.

@sandersdca

Жыл бұрын

@@bahjo7279 sorry, having a hard time deciphering what you mean.

@Washiela

Жыл бұрын

I've just checked, and saw it is on KZread. Thank you for the recommendation 😊

I don’t watch the show anymore but I did until I looked more closely into it. It’s fan funded so they don’t rely on sponsors. They do work closely with the Mormon church for distributing the content and they use the Mormon church set that the use to produce temple and church movies. They do have a Protestant, Rabbi ,who I think is a Christian and Catholic priest who over see the historical and biblical aspects. I have had Mormon friends recommend the show so it concerns me that they would not see a problem with the theology.

@KevinDay

Жыл бұрын

Well, Mormons think they are Christians and use a lot of our language, so it's not surprising they wouldn't be offended by it. It's not until you press them on the details that you suss out the heresies.

@custerranch

Жыл бұрын

Since it's fan-funded, then they become the sponsors. And those fans have spoken loudly that they love the super-approachable, very human Jesus who spouts modern phrases. So they will definitely get more of what they want.

@samueljennings4809

Жыл бұрын

@@custerranch I’m very curious to see how it would handle John 6 and Luke 14:33.

I agree with you on not watching any film about Jesus that tries and make believe what Jesus would say

Agree. I am in a small group of sincere Christians that really likes the Chosen series. What I have noticed lately, when they excitedly talked about the Chosen, they seem to think they are seeing real biblical characters almost caught on film in its semi-documeanry style (camera shake and all). . I head things like "I "never did understand.or know -- fill in the statement." .Almost as if it is further extra bibilcia revelation that they have received beyond the Bible.. That can't wait until the next show. Kinda of unsettling. Also, the Shack book and move seems to evoke the same response in lots of my brethren.

@HH-xj8nh

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had concerns about that.

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

The Apostle Paul spoke of people having itchy ears.

@BonnieBlue1861

Жыл бұрын

I’ve found even recently that people fawn over Dallas like he is God and the Jesus character like he is Jesus. There is something really wrong with this.

That was a great commentary brother I completely agree I am kind of new to the faith, but there were a bunch of people going to see the chosen from my church and I got a big Holy Spirit nudge that said no no no no no Thank you for the confirmation of a lot of points that I was thinking about I randomly found you and I watch you a lot. I think you’re very solid. Carry on and be blessed

*"The Bible" 10 part mini-series is THE BEST. Covers the entire bible. Adam/Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, etc....all the way to the Gospels and all the NT after His resurrection. Incredible filming. Produced by TV producer Mark Burnett. (Producer of Survivor, Amazing RAce, etc..etc..)*

@Bicyclechris

Жыл бұрын

I really, really enjoyed that show, and the second season, “A.D. the Bible Continues” as well. What I did however was read the Bible during each episode and have discussions about context, as well as instances where artistic liberty was taken and not in the Bible, or in the historical record at all. I still love it though!

@DefenderoftheCross

Жыл бұрын

As bad as The Chosen is, Roma Downey's "The Bible" is so much worse.

@sylvia4425

Жыл бұрын

@@DefenderoftheCross In what way? Can you give specifics? I think it stuck more closely to the gospels and OT as well? Where as The Chosen takes some liberty in telling some stories that aren't really biblical. (We watched the first several episodes and it really dragged with non-biblical stuff. ) So again, can you tell us specifics as to how the series: The Bible "is so much worse"? Thanks.

My wayward brother in law has taken an interest in The Chosen and keeps telling me to watch it. Im just going to invite him to church, but he's used to Evangelicalish services, we are now Reformed Presbyterians. We'll see how it goes!

I agree with you on not watching The Chosen. How do you feel about the Jesus storybook Bible for children, and nativity scenes during Christmas? I’ve been conflicted on them recently.

Don't understand your 1st reason but I share all the others. I have noticed our church doesn't have any images of Christ either, wonder if that's why. Wish I understood.

Dallas Jenkins said that Mormons are our brothers in Christ. Also, the actor who plays Jesus uses his platform to teach the rosery and to pray to saints. Not the Jesus of the bible in this movie. The movie studio is Mormon owned.

Nobody, especially Christians, should be paying for Netflix anymore! They were and still are showing that child p*** called, "CUTIES." After the scene I watched, which involved a little girl pulling down her pants and putting her phone down there to take a photo, I can't fathom how Christians are still paying for such a thing. (No skin was actually shown. But it was clear what she was doing. How any PARENT can allow their child to film such a scene is beyond me.)

Amen Pastor Matt ! I have not watched this series. Your arguments are sound. I would rather use my time reading the word. We will not grow in our faith without spending substantial time, studying and meditating on the word of God! And yes, it is dangerous to try to build your faith and theology on this video production!

@wessbess

Жыл бұрын

I have watched some other series which were verbatim from the Bible. Those would definitely be better, however they still would violate the principle of images.

I really get what you’re saying about the depiction of Christ. I have been in nondenominational churches most of my Christian walk that didn’t adhear to the confessions that you referred to. I was always wondering about whether the pictures of Christ go against the second commandment but it seemed like it didn’t bothered anyone else although at times I wondered at it. As I’ve gotten older and have been grown in the faith I tend to be very cautious about doing so to the point that even depicting Jesus in a novel such as Ben hur or the robe or the brothers Karamazov is very suspect. What do you think about the depiction of Jesus in novels?

@run4cmt

5 ай бұрын

As a Lutheran, I am going to say we do not have problems with pictures of Jesus. We have stained glass windows in our churches. They are meant to teach. We worship Jesus not these images. In the Catholic church, people pray to saints and to the statues of Mary and the saints. We do not know that. So I think it is going to far to say any image of Jesus is making an idol. In fact, I think it does not teach people discernment. I think most people know if you watch a movie depicting Jesus it is not idolatry. There are other reasons The Chosen is problematic.

@tomplantagenet

5 ай бұрын

@@run4cmt thank you for your reply. What issues do you have with the Chosen

More pushback! Lol why is it that we shouldn't use other forms of evangelism other than preaching/teaching/witnessing in person. Just because a form is not laid out in scripture doesn't mean it's ineffective. Especially since I don't believe people are getting saved BECAUSE of this show, but the seeds are being sown which is directing people to the written word of God and back to a church where they can encounter the gospel and actually be saved by God who is the one who does that saving anyway. It think my point is what Paul said...one man sows, another waters, but its God who brings increase. That is, one who sows seed is often looked at with contempt next to the one who saturates (waters) the seed with deep theology...yet we forget that both are needed and God is the one who brings increase, not the shower or the one who waters

Excellent presentation, thank you. I became so disappointed and disgusted by Hollyweird and tv shows that I got rid of my tv several years ago, there's enough solid Biblical content on youtube that I always have a massive 'watch later' playlist of Bible studies, sermons, commentaries and family videos.

Coming from a Reformed perspective, what is your take on the 39 Articles? I have a Reformed acquaintance whose understanding is that they are very much in line with Reformed confessions (Westmiinster). I'm an ACNA priest, and forwarded your review to members of my congregation, one of whom really likes the series, and another who is sceptical, because he and his wife have picked up on some "Mormon" content...

Like you, I saw the Passion movie, and I now would do it allow myself to see any images of Christ. The more I have studied the 2nd Commandment, the more I believe that images are forbidden. I now subscribe to the Heidelberg Catechism which forbids images.

If it brings people to the gospel who might not have found it in other ways...if it saves even ONE wayward soul I am sorry I have to support the idea. Spread the good news is our responsibility through the great commission. I would not presume to be an expert on what vehicles our Heavenly Father would endorse to accomplish this. So in this broader light I can not be against The Chosen.

I’m glad that movies are made about Jesus if they are scripturally accurate but I don’t like to have the movie or the actors in my mind when I study the scriptures Or especially when I pray I never want anything that is worldly to take away from the Holiness of GOD or the magnificence of GOD

Sadly it seems there's parts that doesn't even follow what the Bible says especially when it says " no man laid hands on him for his time hasn't come" and in the show he gets arrested or detained. How many people fall in love with the shows Jesus but not the Biblical Jesus.

There are movies of the gospels that literally only quote the scriptures word for word. Like the gospel of Mathew movie. I personally do not like images of Christ because I don't want a image in my mind of something other than the true Christ and we don't know exactly what He looked like. But we know who He is. But I do think that those movies are able to bring sufficient knowledge for salvation as it is literally just scripture with visual cues added to it. But the chosen is funded by angel studios which is Mormon as far as I understand. And Dallas Jenkins is convinced that his Mormon friends are true Christians which really reveals his lack of understanding and discernment.

I understand the trepidation to watching the series. I'm incredibly discerning about depictions of the Bible and when I was recommended it I researched it before actually watching it. I found that the Chosen's possible approximation of what Jesus and the disciples went through was thought-provoking. It looks more accurate than anything I've seen before with the grit of the sets and how all the 12 disciples get to feel like fleshed out people. I grew up with a sterilized idea of how the events in Jesus's life were (like illustrated Bibles for all ages and artwork my theology class had for visuals, classical artwork, and the occasional show/documentary). Having something like the Chosen that puts visuals and contextualizes the entirety of the turmoil of the time Jesus lived in has been very eye-opening for me as someone who wants to know more about what the events would have looked like and what the circumstances in Jesus' time were. I like how it's interpretation of the disciples as people with how the Chosen has each of them embody different types of people who have different faith journeys. I love that it makes you feel like you could easily feel like they'd be friends to you if you were there. I don't take the interpretation of the Chosen as more factual than the Bible or as biblical-canon. If anything I see it as a work similar to Dante's Inferno or Milton's Paradise Lost. A writer taking scripture and trying to explore it a bit to well up the emotions and provoke ideas from the events.

@run4cmt

5 ай бұрын

Peter as a tax cheat, Matthew on the Autism scale, is just wildly made up and not respectful. The disciples call John the Baptist "creepy John". Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man ever born. The depictions do not uplift these people and that is a problem.

@JackieSkellington

4 ай бұрын

and how about Eden, who doesn't exist?@@run4cmt

Pastor Everard (I believe rightly) puts forward the reasoning that man’s depictions of the Lord are sinful because of His commandment, no matter how they may make people feel. In my opinion, this highlights a huge problem with Christianity today - people want to worship God in whichever way makes them feel best. But rather, we should seek to worship God in the way He calls us to worship Him, according to His word.

After reading the Bible cover to cover many times, i watched all the episodes and i can say I've been blessed a lot. It enriches my understanding of the ancient backgrounds behind the Gospels. So, guys, simply because another titled pastor argues the Chosen is BAD, it doesn't necessarily be like that. I love Jesus better each day.

@frankfuentes5659

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@kaylamorgan9157

Жыл бұрын

Watching the chosen has inspired me to read my bible more. Obviously I know it’s not a hundred percent accurate but I do feel I have a better understanding of how to relate to the people that are described in the bible.

@jimmypartain4749

Жыл бұрын

No spiritual decernment, a false Christ

@joinjen3854

Жыл бұрын

Dallas Jenkins the writer says it is 5% Bible and 95% imagination. It is another ( false) Jesus but the world loves it, understandably so.

@frankfuentes5659

Жыл бұрын

@@joinjen3854 don't watch it then.

The fact that the apostles all referred to John the Baptist as "creepy John" and Jesus, being God and would have known this, allowed it, turned me off. Edit: I forgot that they portrayed the Creator of the universe as being unable to write a sermon without Matthews help.

I've never had interest in shows like this. I would forever be double checking to see if they got everything correct. I can take a movie now and then because it's a couple of hours and it would be easier to fact check. But I don't have the mental energy (or desire) to watch dozens of episodes and constantly be fact checking. I also found The Passion of the Christ. I should give it another watch this coming Easter. I do remember wondering about Mel Gibson's spiritual state. I remember thinking, now that he's made this movie, Satan will try to destroy him. And that's exactly what seems to have happened. My heart still goes out to him. I don't know if he was ever genuinely saved, but I hope he turns or turns back to Christ.

@custerranch

Жыл бұрын

They're starting filming on the Passion sequel called The Resurrection. Jim Caveziel is returning to portray Jesus. That has been the only "Bible" movie I felt okay with. I don't feel okay about the Chosen.

@erinzimmerman3058

Жыл бұрын

You'd be checking constantly, because none of the culture or history is correct. The wardrobe, the scenery, the landscape, the style of written Hebrew, the dialogue, the fact that everyone puts on ARAB accents - it's all wrong. They put a hair salon in Capernaum, for crying out loud.

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

Mel Gibson is a devout staunch Roman Catholic. Such people aren’t likely saved.

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

Show me one staunch devout Roman Catholic person who’s genuinely saved and who publicly says “I love the Lord Jesus Christ who saved me from my sins when I deserved Hell (Hades)!”

I decided to watch it just so I could have discussions with others about the issues (besides the 2CV problem).

Here is my problem with a lot of Christian brothers and sisters, you’ll go to the movies and watch marvel with their false gods, you’ll watch horror movies and inappropriate movies and shows. But you won’t watch the chosen…ok

@joinjen3854

Жыл бұрын

They are CINO( Christian In Name Only). Not Biblical but worldly.

I agree and also not watching. Also, I bought and read your book. Thank you for your sevice brother in all you do.

Lord Jesus Bless you and keep you. AMEN.

I'm sorry brother, but you missed the mark with this video. Please do a little more research before tackling this topic in the future. You said a few things that don't apply to the Chosen. 1. It is officially tied to a non-profit organization (and not Hollywood at all - it's produced mostly in Texas). 2. There has never been any corporate sponsorship involved. All funds have been raised through crowd-sourcing from the fans and go to the production of new episodes as well as translation into other languages. The only corporate entity involved is the studio. 3. The director is an evangelical with complete editorial control. Granted, he's not a pastor/elder but he is humble and making a best effort to capture as accurate a depiction as possible while making it easily consumed. 4. The director utilizes a panel of pastoral experts to catch errors or problems prior to filming. They even filmed round-tables with these men for each episode where they expound upon Biblical issues raised by the episode and discuss accuracy. The panel includes an evangelical seminarian, a messianic rabbi, and a catholic priest. (Yes, it's ecumenical but that's not unreasonable considering the audience) Now, I understand your position on images of Christ. I also understand your issue with additional commentary being given to Jesus in the episodes. But you shouldn't knock them for things that they are not guilty of (sponsorship/influence, etc). The director has been very up front about this not being intended to replace or even supplement scripture. He encourages everyone to go straight to the bible. His hope is that the episodes drive people to search the scriptures. Regardless of your view that evangelism is best suited for traditional methods (which is a view I generally share with you), the Chosen should be viewed as another avenue to introduce people to the concept of Christian faith. What the Chosen has done better than probably anything previously is it has shown the humanity of Christ and the apostles in an easy format. Given the resonance it's getting, I think you should watch it. Then, you can at least be better informed of the contents when you rebuff it to a congregant or random strangers on the internet. I was hesitant to watch this show for many of the same reasons that everyone else gives. But, it was recommended by a person that I trust (with the caveat that it doesn't replace scripture). It's an incredible show. I love to open up the scriptures to see how close they managed to get it. In this past week's episode, I doubted one of the scenes and thought it was added for background but there it was in scripture, almost identical to the text (yes, with some inserted dialogue). I hope this was helpful and that you'll consider what I've said.

@JoshuaTheLeast

Жыл бұрын

Very well said brother.

@laundryandliterature4796

Жыл бұрын

Very well said.

I have learnt a lot from that movie but I respect your perspective.

@joinjen3854

Жыл бұрын

Jenkins the writer Said it is 5% Bible and 95% imagination so basically a concoction, not Biblical. 😊

Excellent!

As a fellow Presbyterian, I’m mixed on 2CV. I moved from fundamental Baptist, where 2CV wasn’t as big of an issue, to PCA. I can understand where someone might believe that the spirit of the 2nd commandment would be that images are allowed outside of worship. However, I’d rather err of the side of disallowing images altogether. I realize as I’m saying this that I have the Jesus Storybook Bible on my bookshelf.

@rwinte239

Жыл бұрын

Also, as a Presbyterian I appreciate that we hold to the WCF. It’s encouraging that we can know that any church that holds to the confession is going to be Biblical and reformed, with maybe some differences in style of worship. However, knowing that the confessions aren’t inspired, I’m comfortable taking exceptions to things such as not allowing recreation on the Christian sabbath.

@vashmatrix5769

Жыл бұрын

Ok so you're saying the no images is because of their interpretation of the 2nd commandment. I don't really understand your last 2 comments. You can't have recreational fun on the sabbath? & which day are we supposed to observe the sabbath, hebrew Callander or ours? Saturday or Sunday, & why?

@rwinte239

Жыл бұрын

@@vashmatrix5769 The Westminster Confession of faith doesn’t allow any images of the trinity. I merely stated I’m not 100% in agreement with that, but I lean that way. The confession also states that as Christians we should still hold to the sabbath as part of the 4th commandment, but we observe it on the Lord’s day, Sunday, instead of Saturday. The confession states that the Christian sabbath should be dedicated to worship and that no recreation should occur. I don’t agree they scripture doesn’t allow for recreation on Sunday.

@vashmatrix5769

Жыл бұрын

@@rwinte239 ok. Thanks for explaining. Now I wonder where those came from. I've never put a demoninational label on what I believe. I'm just trying to do right based on the Holy Spirit & the understanding I have on what's in the Bible. Thanks again.

@beaberean3286

Жыл бұрын

@@rwinte239 yeah I'm not so keep on the 2nd commandment. Even this guy says he holds to no images of Christ, and I assume the foundation of that is the 2nd command...but then if you look behind him he has a graven image of a president, a bobblehead and a picture of a whale. The 2nd command isn't just about graven images of a God, but literally says no graven images of things in heaven, earth, or ocean. I'm not saying I follow that, but I also don't have an issue with images of Christ because I don't intend to worship those images. And it's clear that is the point of the 2nd command, it's about graven images with intent to worship them. We know this because after this point, God instructed Moses to craft the golden angels for the ark.

I'd be interested if you talked about images in your next conversation with Jordan Cooper.

I don't read my Bible in public spaces to get noticed. In fact, I wish sometimes that I could read unnoticed. But sometimes it can get other people to talk and ask me questions about my faith, and that allows me to witness to them. Movies aren't needed, just the Bible. 😊

Anyone who says that the Chosen is the best Christian TV show clearly hasn't watched Veggietales

I completely agree with you.

Thank you!!

Superfluity of naughtiness, plausible. However, bottom line: we are under grace, not the law. I am currently convinced that this Chosen show is spreading the gospel (as best as we sinful fallen humans can) throughout the earth 🌎 before end times wrap up and Antichrist arrives on the global scene. So sorry if you want us all to take our “hands off” your Jesus. Peace and grace be with you all 💕. (Through Jesus ALL men will be saved)

The producers are mormon, and they have 3 different Bible consultants, but Dallas says he's evangelical and has the final word. The image of a funny jesus is what works for many so many enjoy it.

I don't think there will ever be a depiction of Jesus in a movie that Christians will collectively agree on , however the Chosen has done a very amazing job in depicting Jesus and the impact of the show has been phenomenal. Nevertheless we who have read the Bible can argue about the parts that were added or removed because we have the "higher ground" nevertheless I've seen how the show has impacted people who have never read the Bible to begin to read it, the writers have constantly emphasised the fact that the show is not a replacement of the bible. The chosen has been a powerful tool in reconnecting Christians back to the word of God and understanding both the humanity and Supernatural nature of Jesus. We need to stop expecting the writers of the show to have all the answers.

@jimmypartain4749

Жыл бұрын

Deceived the trailer for this year quotes from the book of Mormon

Jesus’ speech was not unpredictable. It is literally full of Old Testament readings, i.e. prophesies, psalms, and teaching. Jesus even said to Nicodemus, John 3:10. Now, I agree with you about the ‘filler’. But what you said was errant. What Jesus taught was not invented in the New Testament. It has been taught since Genesis by God, literally by The Word.

I wouldn't use a commentary that says that Jesus said things that He never said. I wouldn't watch a "TV" series that says that Jesus said things that He never said. I wouldn't read a book that says that Jesus said things that He never said. Exo 20:7

Who is that a picture of in the thumbnail?

@mikef8631

Жыл бұрын

Simon Peter