The Passion of The CHRIST

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

What I saw was CHRIST and HIM crusified A house divided cant stand.Can the devil cast out devils.If so he is against himself.He that is not against us is for us

[tsth]

I felt compelled to share a personal testimony regarding this issue.

Yesterday, my husband and I saw the movie for sale at Wal-mart (for those who are going to buy it, it's there.) We had seen the movie at the theater and thought it was very good.

But, I have to say, after all that the Lord has been speaking to me lately about the church becoming intertwined with the "things" of the world, and how it is an abomination, I could not rest easy about bringing this DVD home. Here's why:

I feel an unsettling in my spirit, about the fact that now that this FACT, that JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS, has been mixed with a venue that we as people, generally view as "entertainment", i.e. - renting a video, I wonder if it does not demean the very TRUTH, of what Christ did? When we reduce such an AWESOME EVENT, into an normal evenings movie viewing, what does that say? I just can't take something that was so HUGE and reduce it to a couple of hours on a tv screen, it just doesn't feel right. I cannot reconcile it within. I cannot come to terms with what that might say to my children about HIS ACT OF LOVE. That we now think of it as something we've combined with our usual Friday night movie viewing for entertainment. Oh, I know it's not entertaining, but it seemingly has been reduced by even allowing it to become just like any other DVD, I might have sitting on the shelf. It just doesn't seem right now, in looking back. I cannot fathom the death of the Lord Jesus Christ, now being mixed with commericalism, merchandising, money and WALMART! They just don't go together.

I'm sorry if anyone has been offended, but I just HAD to speak this now.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Botz]

btw...does the criticisms of this movie remind anyone else of how the Pharisees criticized Christ for healing on the Sabbath, fellowshipping with "sinners", etc.?

Let's not forget that it was the Pharisees who always questioned Jesus' methods and ways. And we know what Christ thought of the Pharisees.

Tess I find this a bit of a sad comment really.

True some of us did not like the movie for various reasons,but give us credit for thinking long and hard about it,praying and responding according to our own understanding...I for one am pleased that in spite of my misgivings people have been saved through the medium of this film...In fact I am told that many Moslems have been remarkably touched by the film..even though they flocked to see it because they heard it was anti-semitic.

Jesus the Messiah may have had some very strong words to say at times to the religious leaders including the Pharisees...but He loved them,and ultimately He died for them...Jesus said strong things to many people including the Apostle Peter ...but there were many Pharisees and other religious leaders that really respected what Jesus taught and ultimately came to faith in Him.

[senerhu]

I felt compelled to share a personal testimony regarding this issue.

Yesterday, my husband and I saw the movie for sale at Wal-mart (for those who are going to buy it, it's there.)  We had seen the movie at the theater and thought it was very good.

But, I have to say, after all that the Lord has been speaking to me lately about the church becoming intertwined with the "things" of the world, and how it is an abomination, I could not rest easy about bringing this DVD home.  Here's why:

I feel an unsettling in my spirit, about the fact that now that this FACT, that JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS, has been mixed with a venue that we as people, generally view as "entertainment",  i.e. - renting a video, I wonder if it does not demean the very TRUTH, of what Christ did?  When we reduce such an AWESOME EVENT, into an normal evenings movie viewing, what does that say?  I just can't take something that was so HUGE and reduce it to a couple of hours on a tv screen, it just doesn't feel right.  I cannot reconcile it within.  I cannot come to terms with what that might say to my children about HIS ACT OF LOVE.  That we now think of it as something we've combined with our usual Friday night movie viewing for entertainment.  Oh, I know it's not entertaining, but it seemingly has been reduced by even allowing it to become just like any other DVD, I might have sitting on the shelf.  It just doesn't seem right now, in looking back.  I cannot fathom the death of the Lord Jesus Christ, now being mixed with commericalism, merchandising, money and WALMART!  They just don't go together.

I'm sorry if anyone has been offended, but I just HAD to speak this now.

In His Love,

Suzanne

I appreciate your feeling, but remember this movie is a tool to bring people to the Lord. Have you forgotten how many people have repented after seeing this movie?

I just thank the Lord this movie was made...

And I feel compelled to add this comment to those criticizing, for one reason or another, this movie.

If you criticize something that BRINGS people TO the Lord...ultimately, the only WINNER is satan...remember that...

[tsth]

I can only say that I do not know if TRUE CONVERSIONS have been made because of this movie, or merely more psuedo Christians who have not included true repentance for the conversion of the heart. That is where the enemy REALLY gets a foot hold.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Guest Called]

I can only say that I do not know if TRUE CONVERSIONS have been made because of this movie, or merely more psuedo Christians who have not included true repentance for the conversion of the heart. That is where the enemy REALLY gets a foot hold.

In His Love,

Suzanne

My sister was saved and it is the real thing.

[tsth]

That is wonderful Called. I'm assuming there was someone there to counsel her about repentance and sin?

If so, praise the Lord that there was a witness to testify.

:il:

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Guest Called]

That is wonderful Called. I'm assuming there was someone there to counsel her about repentance and sin?

If so, praise the Lord that there was a witness to testify.

:il:

In His Love,

Suzanne

She grew up in church, so she already knew about repentance and sin. In fact she is on the boards here and she goes under the name Born Again.

I see the point you are trying to make though. Alot of people may have seen the movie, had an emotional response and thought that they were saved because of that. Hey, that happens in churches every Sunday! But, don't assume that it happens in every case. I am sure many people were truly saved by seeing that film.

God Bless!

Debbie

[tsth]

That is wonderful Called.  I'm assuming there was someone there to counsel her about repentance and sin?

If so, praise the Lord that there was a witness to testify.

:il:

In His Love,

Suzanne

She grew up in church, so she already knew about repentance and sin. In fact she is on the boards here and she goes under the name Born Again.

I see the point you are trying to make though. Alot of people may have seen the movie, had an emotional response and thought that they were saved because of that. Hey, that happens in churches every Sunday! But, don't assume that it happens in every case. I am sure many people were truly saved by seeing that film.

God Bless!

Debbie

I do certainly hope so! As I said above, I don't believe there's anything more deceptive nor destructive, than one who "thinks" they have been saved, when in fact, they have not. I've witnessed to many in this state, it is terribly prideful and deceiving.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[larryt]

If you can show me how the Holy Spirit can work in a person, from the scriptures, who is depending on works and sacraments for salvation, the means will be justified. Those who justify the means by the end have no standing. The bible says

Ro 10:17  So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

The bible also says

2Ti 4:3  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

What saith the scriptures?

LT

Tess you didn't bother to answer this post.

LT