Reasons for the changes from the original script are seemingly endless: actors egos, budget cuts, weather problems, location problems, the executive producers ego, the cameramans inspirational idea for filming a scene, union problems, stunt failures, the directors ego, etc. Being discerning and sorting these things out is something God has asked us to do as Christian believers. While many are saying Christianity is on the brink of a great revival and [Read more] So it became a Creed. In interviews, he gives the impression that Scripture, by itself, is flat, boring, and one-dimensional (contrary to Hebrews 4:12 which says it is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword). The result is a cleverly devised extra-biblical story that is 95% fiction. The screenplay or movie script, in addition to presenting the storyline or plot, the characters, and the dialogue, consists of visual descriptions of what is taking place in the movie story. In a video posted on YouTube Thursday, Jenkins addressed various rumors about his views concerning Mormonism and its connection to "The Chosen," a popular multi-season series about the life of Jesus Christ that has been viewed nearly 400 million times worldwide. "The answer is no. . CRN offers a lifeline to conservative people of faith. Derral Eves, one of two Latter-day Saint executive producers of the hit show The Chosen, knows the show's creator, Dallas Jenkins, has received pushback for choosing to work with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Im thankful for those who see what I do not see so I can be made aware and not deceived. . 'The Chosen' Under Fire for Apparent Reference to The Book of Mormon The true Jesus warns to beware of a different Christa false Christwho will pretend to be Him (Matthew 24:3-5, 15, 24). As Christians, we should be testing all who present themselves as teachers in the church universal, and there is no point where we should stop testing what they teach against Scripture. The creator of The Chosen said around 99% of people went crazy and loved it the I am the law of Moses line while only a tiny percentage made a fuss. He maintained that while Angel Studios employs people who are Mormon, the company is only a "distribution partner," and "they don't actually fund it," he said. . Pastor Bill Randles passing Ill miss his teaching and encouragement. Much is under the name of progress but lawlessness, dishonesty, corruption, oppression, and the theft of inflation rages on. I've done hundreds and hundreds of interviews and written thousands of things about my faith and about the faith of others, and I try very hard to be nuanced. It is ironic that forty years ago, Christians were flocking to their churches by the tens of thousands to watch a film called The God Makers, which warned about Mormonism, most particularly about the false Jesus of Mormonism.3 Today, in stark contrast, countless Christians are enthusiastically watching a film about Jesus that is Mormon-influenced with seemingly little concern or spiritual discernment. You have to keep going back to look at your data and reevaluate. Its so easy to relate to him. . I doubt if God needs us to be saying how great God is, as Satan does here with Jesus. . . We cover several 1 Robert F. Smith Contributor 20.9k Gender:Male Posted June 11, 2020 I watched the Pilot and then Episode 1 (which are not the same). Thank you for this important tract! Mormon doctrine teaches that without our own righteousness, there is no forgiveness of sins (contrary to Romans 4:5 and many other Bible verses).6. (See video, What SRN is NOT.) "It would be just as dumb for me to say that all LDS are Christians as it would be to say that all Evangelicals are Christians or that all Catholics are Christians or any other faith tradition, he continued. William, Galatians 1:8-9 NASB "But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! The Mormon influence on The Chosen is considerable: the executive producer is Mormon, the distributor is Mormon, certain episodes were shot on a special Mormon set in Utah, and the crowdfunding and media expertise is provided by Mormons. Dear Lighthouse Trails, I am so very grateful for Lighthouse Trails. . Ive read some of it. In one YouTube video, where a Catholic interviews Mormon Executive Producer, Derral Eves, The Chosen is praised for its ecumenical and inter-religious appeal.33. discipleship resources, the Christian Curriculum Project, and Thank you for your well written article. I learn. Hardly anybody heard about it. The same thing happened with the phrase, Binge Jesus. Our viewers latched onto it, and we integrated it into our Creed.44 (emphasis added), As you can read above, a big part of The Chosens popularity can be attributed to adjusting the content to fit into what the community of targeted viewers want to see. . In former New Age follower Warren Smiths 2020 book The Titanic and Todays Church, he shares important insights about a coming false revival and revolution: Looking for spiritual experiences while hurrying toward revival without identifying, confronting, and repenting of the false teachings, false teachers, and spiritual danger in our midst . I learned as a screenwriter that manipulating an audiences emotions was the key to a box-office success: make them laugh, make them weep, frighten them, make them cheer, arouse their passions, their lusts. But why are professing Christians having such an uncritical admiration of Padre Pio? For those that really did not, it only hurts the cause of getting this information out. . Andrews was concerned that the church was not being warned about the Bibles account of the last days when the Antichrist would come on the scene and deceive the world. Some will say it doesnt really matter that a devout Catholic who has interactions with the dead, participates in and promotes Catholic/New Age mystical prayer practices, and who resonates with numerous New Age-sympathizing public figures is playing Jesus because he is just acting a part. "Is it true that I said that? Does Jesus ever tell people to repent? Any believer who correctly handles the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15) and who makes a careful study of the Bible can identify false doctrine. I think its already happening, and I think we are an additional element of that story and of that accomplishment, by God.45Jonathan Roumie, In Season 2, The Chosens Jesus says he is starting a revolution and invites everyone to partner with him in the healing of the world.46 But the true Christ said He did not come to bring revolution or international peace and healing, but rather divisionto separate those who desire truth from those who oppose it (Luke 12:51). 23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand. There is much to consider here. I repent. I tried to help my friend see through Scripture that this series is not Biblical based. Jenkins also encouraged viewers not to substitute the show for reading the Bible for themselves or attending their local church for discipleship and Bible study. Email: mail@generations.org CRNs homepage contains a list of professing Christians to mark and avoid (Rom 16:17-18). The beliefs of (small-o) orthodox Christianity and the LDS church conflict in many areas, including beliefs about the trinity and salvation. . Jesus is over these things. LTRP Note: The following Out-of-house news story is posted for informational and research purposes. That much is abundantly clear. Jenkins has never, in my experience, stated that The Chosen is historical. A Critical Response to Critics of The Chosen - Joe Allotta Below is a list of some of the attributes of the Mormon Jesus: These and many other teachings of the Mormon church clearly show that the Mormon Jesus is not the same as the Jesus of the Bible. In the book, The God Makers, Ed Decker and Dave Hunt state: Mormon missionaries claim to be bringing true Christianity to the world. Concerns about the shows connections to LDS theology have been ongoing, as The Chosen is distributed by Angel Studios, which was co-founded by brothers Neal and Jeffrey Harmon, both of whom belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). AD FREE! Jesusreplied, See [Read more] Lighthouse Trails readers have been a big part of the ongoing support of this missions work. . Its official: BYU is in the Big 12. Its either an original story or a screen adaptation from someone elses work (such as the Bible). By calling Mormons his brothers and sisters (obviously in a spiritual sense), this implies there is no reason to introduce them to the one eternal God and evangelize them to a true biblical faith.8, Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 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Call it a gut feeling if you like but it put me off watching the second series. When it comes to the content of the show, it's not my job in the show or outside of the show to try to give you all of the different versions of Jesus, or the wrong things that people say about Him.
