Did Actor Paul Rudd Really Say This About Jesus? (With Greg Laurie)

[@dogman-cs8dv]

My heart actually ached when the 2 youngsters laughed about meeting Jesus.😢

[@saltdog7585]

I confess I did the same in my younger days. Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. I can't guarantee these kids will have ears for the word, but I'm sure they will remember Paul Rudd's boldness in this video.

[@thetruthchannel349]

if you spent any time in Hollywood you'd understand it. Hwood is a weird paradigm. You have way more underground Christians than youd think. 99.9% of Hollywood is from either Catholic Eastern Seaboard or Evangelical Midwest. They're all shamed into being quiet about their beliefs from second they show up to get work.

[@noble604]

I’d be really interested in hearing from them why they laughed, what was funny.....

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@noble604 It's pretty obvious why they laughed, and Paul knew it. That's why he instantly said "hey, He existed. We KNOW He existed". These youths personify how godless and loss their generation is. Christ is nothing but a punchline to them because they reject the idea that He ever existed.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@thetruthchannel349 There are no true Christians in the entertainment industry. Claiming Christianity or possessing a shallow belief in Christ's existence does not make someone a Christian. Christ Himself said there would be a lot more ppl pretending to be Christians in the last days than true Christians. Even in the 1st century, there were various heretical camps claiming to be Christian.

[@Nonnie335]

The mockery is so sad to see. They won’t be laughing when they meet Jesus.

[@jagone5672]

Youll be crying knowing jesus isn't The name of The Messiah!

[@HansZarkovPhD]

The trouble with that is they will never meet jesus, as he has been dead for 2000 odd years. And even if he does, you will never know about it, so there is no deterrence. Moral superiority is a stinky cologne.

[@HansZarkovPhD]

​@@solarflair2605not mine.

[@myth3516]

@@HansZarkovPhDfunny coming from a guy with PhD in his KZbin name

[@2ndarymotion]

@@HansZarkovPhD "Professiong themselves to be wise, they became fools." No bigger fool than one who's title is "Piled high & Deep".

[@JackN808]

Prayerfully Paul Rudd was being serious. He seemed like he was. 🙏🙏

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

I believe he was being serious, but i don't think he is prepared for the answers Jesus would give. Most of the ppl who followed Him ended up abandoning Him because He either said things they couldn't understand or they believed He was requiring too much of them. It is for the same reason most "Christians" won't accept anything Christ says now. They feel like He is demanding too much of them.

[@JackN808]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 there is a price to be paid to truly follow Jesus. Denying ourselves is a stumbling block for most people. .

[@andrewsquire9892]

Nevertheless we rejoice when the Lord is glorified.

[@bboop200]

I’m always praying for those in Hollywood. GO JESUS!

[@eric2892]

⁠@@theeternalsbeliever1779OK. And publicly speculating about another person’s faith isn’t so fun when they’re talking about you.

[@christinej2358]

Well, one has to give Paul Rudd respect for first actually naming Jesus Christ as the person he wants to talk to, second he acknowledged Jesus is real. Him asking Jesus “what’s the deal” is just a trendy way to say “explain to me”. I think the other two just laughed because that’s probably the name they only hear as a by word and not as an actual person in history they want to talk to. Instead of criticizing them, pray for them!!! I know I’ll never meet them, but I’ll pray that God will send people in each of their lives who truly have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord. Godly people filled with true Godly love who can show them the love of God, but not condemn them because they don’t know they have a Savior in Jesus who paid the ultimate price to give them eternal life and all they need to do is believe and accept Jesus. The Holy Spirit will guide them to repent, seek His Word and live the life God intends for them. I’ll pray their eyes, mind and hearts will be open to receive the Gospel of salvation through Jesus. If we who believe would all pray for them, think of how God could use them to reach others in their current careers for our Lord. Pray!!!

[@berrysm]

Oh, that more of us would pray this, and not just for entertainers, but for all those placed in authority, in government, and elsewhere, especially for those that hate us. My theory as to why the good seem to die young, while the evil seem to keep on living is that God is giving them every last chance to repent before it's too late.

[@sofiav.2393]

Amen! Agreeing in prayer with you, in Jesus' mighty name, Amen!

[@stephaniewilliams927]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@blueduck9409]

I always liked Paul Rudd. This only makes me like him more.

[@davidgraham2673]

It's rare for a famous actor to be openminded, especially concerning Jesus. I have to say my meadure of respect climbed as well.

[@burlwilliams6418]

You shouldn’t like him more because he believes you love them more when they don’t. That’s Jesus’s message

[@Share6150]

I’ve always like Paul Rudd. Now I like him even more.

[@zachtbh]

The fact that Jesus Christ is the answer that he already knew to respond without thinking was a wow factor

[@brickinterviewertv]

u dont know how much i wish i could get in front of these actors and talk to them about Jesus

[@brolysfate]

Good news for Paul Rudd, Jesus is alive, he can ask Him that question right now

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Better yet, he can open a bible and see what the deal is.

[@1Nida]

Indeed 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@johnmichaelson9173]

And receive total silence in reply. Maybe that's the whole reason Mr Rudd would like to meet him?

[@wilkesreid]

@@johnmichaelson9173 At the advice of a pastor, I once went outside and sat in nature by myself and prayed, telling God I would be quiet and just listen for him to speak to me, if he wanted to. I was quiet and waited for a while. Maybe I didn't wait long enough, because I heard and felt nothing. I still believe God, and my faith and trust is in Christ alone, and my life and heart are increasingly submitted to him as time goes on. But in some ways, he has chosen to be silent to me.

[@CarltonRinehart]

@@wilkesreid😂 God made a donkey talk in the Bible but won’t talk to you. Hmmm

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

Kudos to Paul Rudd for saying that. I believe he was genuine. Isn’t it sad that the two young people laughed. Rudd is a comedian but I really think he was serious. I truly pray that Rudd and these young people search their hearts and seek Him because they don’t realize that Jesus IS alive. He is not dead and He is the living Lord. ✨

[@chuckstube2]

1 Corinthians 1:18 NKJV [18] For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

[@barbarabonnette2705]

Perfect.

[@DATAPRINCESS]

In my opinion, then and now, Jesus loves questioners, as long as the questions are being asked in good faith.

[@Dargonhuman]

Jesus was a teacher first and foremost, even from a young age he would go to the temples and synagogues to teach others, and the authorities were amazed at his words and authority. So yes, anyone who disagrees with you doesn't understand Jesus at all. I read in another comment that Paul Rudd saying "What's the deal?" is a modern, trendy way of saying, "explain to me", and they were also spot on.

[@JM4ALL]

Such an effective way to incorporate this comment from a contemporary actor with a biblical example thousands of years ago. The bible & Jesus still apply today!!

[@toniekulkarni9243]

AMEN pastor Laurie

[@dianekopesky7101]

Love it! Way to go Paul Rudd

[@gford7561]

Thank you Pastor Greg!

[@julieaustin2474]

What an amazing conversation, Paster Greg . A. Thought I never had, but hearing this from you makes my heart flutter a bit. In a divine way ❤. Thank you for your words 🙏. Always, Julie

[@yeshuasaves7882]

not everyone will know him in this life but blessed is the man who the lord will allow to approach him who's sins are covered.

[@rollingstone3017]

Every knee will bow.

[@albertdale5101]

People from all time have asked just about the same question... some were serious, others were not. Sounds like Paul Rudd is open to hearing Gospel Truth!

[@LadylvGod]

Amen, Pastor Gregg! Thank you for your timely wisdom, your message is always on point and to the point! You are appreciated 🙏🫶✨

[@lawrencehalpin6611]

Thank you for posting. God bless.

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

Respect to Paul Rudd for that answer the way he did even though his costars laughed. And probably wasnt in jest. Just wasnt what they expected lol. & The "whats the deal" could mean anything. Not necessarily good or bad.

[@unclebee5674]

Thank you. Shalom

[@emerald637]

John 3:16-17 New King James Version 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

[@keksi6844]

God does not have biological children,dont post fake verses.

[@jaymo9085]

Thank you pastor for your videos.

[@godscreation724]

Amen. "The meaning of life is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ." 🙏❤ "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." John 1:12-13 (NKJV)

[@robertbeaumont790]

I've seen that video of Paul Rudd. I was quite impressed with it. Hopefully he finds this youtube video... We should pray for Paul too. :D

[@jojospeechy4848]

Good for Paul Rudd telling those young ppl Jesus was real. He existed & still does.

[@JohanDee]

I wish I could speak now with Jesus face to face, now in the flesh. ❤

[@CynVee]

I don't know if Paul Rudd is beginning to ask the right questions that will lead him down the narrow path to Jesus, but I pray he is. I've talked to quite a number of atheists, and, unfortunately, it seems that the majority of the younger ones laugh and mock Him and all those who have placed their lives in His hands. Older atheists don't go that far, some but not most. I sincerely hope and pray all unbelievers come to know Him and place their faith in Him before it is too late. No one will be laughing when they are face to face with Him. ...every knee will bow and every tongue confess... 🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@cynthiamosley2264]

I think I would lead with Jesus thank you! I love you!

[@gerrimilner9448]

he is now on my prayer list

[@michaelparsons9063]

WHY WAIT? Right now, Paul Rudd can have a conversation with Jesus. That’s the whole point of Salvation via Faith alone. You can talk to Jesus now, in prayer…then listen to Him respond, through His Word (like hearing the HS, thru an ear bud). So, Paul…why wait?🕊

[@AlanSnyder-hm9yq]

Well, I am going to see him one day…I sure want that first conversation to go well. Would love to hear, “Well done, Good and faithful servant…”

[@AustinAirCo]

2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one deceive you in any way, because that day will not come until the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed-the son of destruction. ESV. *clearly shows how close we are*

[@Moviefan2k4]

Culture has made Jesus into so much of a caricature, that the mere mention of Him in a serious way results in automatic laughter above all else. While I don't know Paul Rudd's heart, I'm glad he wants to know Jesus, and I hope he keeps seeking Him, moving with conviction in that direction.

[@DanielCochranSC]

Amen God bless, btw love the radio show on csn

[@davidramonemorrison2652]

Honestly I could not even begin to imagine who I would rather get to meet and talk with. He did exist.

[@IsmaelEYEINTHESKY]

It truly is sad to see those two young people laugh at paul rudds answer of Jesus they were probably expecting someone from Hollywood as the answer meanwhile an actor from Hollywood gave the greatest answer"Jesus".

[@Moorocker]

Amen

[@johnrogers6291]

So sad that most in Hollywood that have any level of success can be so blind to what is Most Important for their entire ‘earthly’ existence.😢

[@markrowley3390]

If time travel were possible, I’ve often thought the only person worth meeting would be Jesus. It would be even more amazing if he said that he’d been expecting me, and knew me on sight.

[@culturalobserver8721]

Several years ago I saw an article where Paul Rudd actually admitted that he “prays to Satan”. 😢 Mr Rudd is definitely someone who is on a spiritual search of sorts. Pray for him, that he will actually surrender to Jesus Christ, his only hope. 🙏

[@candyalexander2196]

Believe today Maranatha

[@laurafloyd6554]

Love it!!

[@fredbriggs2225]

Keep thinking that way, Paul.

[@mrv1271]

I can’t help to think, that Rudd is being sarcastic in his response. 😢

[@janetcarroll8863]

Even that level of mockery shocked me. 😮

[@ALRojas-rd8iw]

Hallelujah! PR is a believer!

[@nelsonphilip4520]

This clip with Paul Rudd seated between the two young adults brought to my mind the Crucifixion. Jesus was not the only one crucified on Good Friday, he was flanked on either side by two common thieves. As I understand it both thieves at the beginning mocked Jesus along with many of the by-standers. Then one of the thieves had an epiphany and implored Jesus to "remember me when You come into Your Kingdom". Which Jesus', through His divine Mercy did grant saying "on this day you will be in Paradise!" Christian tradition often refers to the "good thief" as Dismas, which to my ear sounds to me like dismiss. So it's my hope that on my day of judgement I will hear that the case against me has been Dismas/dismiss-ed!

[@SweepTheLeg2023]

❤✝🌈 Don't blame the kids they are in the Babylon of industries, Paul Rudd being the funny guy he is they don't know when he's serious. Maybe one day they will understand. *"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left"* (Hebrews 10:26)

[@noahbrewster8263]

Amen!

[@jillgrossman4321]

AMEN!!

[@PaulDrawsArt-c4o]

Good word❤

[@wrobinnes]

I remember seeing the winners of some grade-school national academic contest being asked the question "if you could meet any historical person who would it be?" The answers were predictable stuff... Napoleon, Shakespeare, Lincoln, etc. Of course, none of the kids said Jesus of Nazareth. It's so obvious, but also "politically incorrect" for some reason nobody can explain.

[@bobdixon532]

God created us for the sole purpose of entering into a relationship with Him. God's covenant with man changed over centuries, providing us with enough evidence for us to see we can never be enough, do enough, to hold up our end of the agreement. Only through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and a spiritual rebirth can we be made righteous enough for a relationship with God.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

The Bible shows God giving Israel the birthright and scepter promises, and He promised David a dynasty that would always rule over Israelites because he and Abraham obeyed God's laws. Christians are currently being given the same opportunity in regards to sitting on David's throne with Christ in God's Kingdom if they overcome Satan. To say nobody can live up to God's covenants is wholly ignorant and deceitful. God's Spirit makes it possible.

[@Psalms145-3]

I respect Nicodemus because the one thing that a lot of leaders have forgotten is what Nicodemus realized he was still teachable he knew it. An unteachable person is standing in quick sand

[@charlesmiller6281]

"He existed!" Amen.

[@cbak1819]

All you have to do is believe in him and in your heart and you will meet him face to face one day. He died, rose from the dead and ascended to heaven.

[@TheRobocable1]

Totally

[@jjreddog571]

When John the revelator met "The Lord Jesus Christ" in Rev Chapter 4 he turned and saw "The Lamb as He was slain" and fell down at His feet as dead.

[@SeeTheManipulation]

My respect for Paul Rudd increased dramatically. Whoever is a friend of Jesus is a friend of mine. Whoever is an enemy of Jesus is an enemy of mine.

[@CarltonRinehart]

See the manipulation? God lied. Read the garden of Eden story again? He told Adam he would surely die that day if ate the fruit. He ate the fruit and lived another 1000 years. The snake was truthful. He told Adam he would gain the knowledge of good and evil and would surely not die that day. All true. Hmmmm. The snake was cursed to crawl on its belly for the rest of time by God. When Satan makes his first appearance he’s walking as a man. The snake is not Satan. Never states that anywhere. It’s just a talking snake. A fairytale beginning to a fairytale book.

[@nicholasdupont2468]

Paul may be at a point in his life when he realizes all the fame and fortune just isn't enough, and wants to know what life is actually all about. God Bless him and the two young actors to look into the claims of Christ.

[@vickiphillips8498]

Jesus deserves better it's a son sick world

[@seatedabove]

Jesus i believe in you i cant make myself born again but i put my faith in you to save me from my sins i believe you were crucified burrird and rose from the dead come into my life forgive all my sins i believe and call on you to be my saviour.....jim

[@anthonyreddick7161]

The fact that Paul Rudd said that he would want to meet Jesus, and said he would ask, "What's the deal?", means he has an open mind. The fact that the other two laughed tells me that they don't believe, and don't want to. That's dangerous.

[@brendad.c114]

Correct

[@christopherzadnik7028]

Jesus is just the sun so he is called the risen savior and the light of the world. That is also why he has a halo and a crown of thorns. That is how he turns water into wine (via the grape) and walks on water (just its reflection). The crucifixion and resurrection are just a metaphor for the winter solstice & that is why Christmas is Dec 25th! Passover & Easter are also sun holidays.

[@MinteRed]

"born again" is just a metaphor for starting over by being immersed in the Divine Life through His Church. That means baptism.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Wrong. That is what evangelicals preach, but that is not what the Bible says. Christ plainly told Nicodemus that a person who is born again will be a Spirit, and invisible to the human eye. Rom. 1:4 clearly teaches that Christ is currently the _only_ human who has experienced this rebirth. A Christian is begotten by God, but still NOT born. Christians will NOT experience this rebirth until their bodies are changed to immortal spirit bodies like Christ has.

[@LawrenceHartley-f6s]

​@@theeternalsbeliever1779I do believe that your theology is a bit off. Consider 1 Thssalonians 4:16-18,as well as chapter 5 verse 23 .also Ephesians 1 verse13-14,Roman's 8:1-4,9-11

[@tonyfisher9961]

Have you ever noticed that after Jesus told Nicodemus about being born again, he went out with his disciples baptizing. Why wasn’t he born againing?

[@tonyfisher9961]

Have you ever noticed that after Jesus told Nicodemus about being born again, he went out with his disciples baptizing. Why wasn’t he born againing?

[@MinteRed]

@@LawrenceHartley-f6s you're funny; thanks for the chuckle

[@MrRojas54]

Jesus is the answer.

[@cc3775]

Christ isn’t a last name it’s a title. Jesus is the Christ and it was God who made him Lord and Christ.

[@helionowell2896]

Nick at night. Classic

[@MTE1611]

what watch is that? Panerai?

[@lucky9er567]

theres no question to ask Jesus, we know that answer. I don't think i'd be able to stand in front of him, pretty sure i'd be on my face in the dirt crying saying thank you.

[@ATREIDESDUNCAN88]

Jesus delt with people laughing. He said if you deny me..... So.... Keep laughing and he said there is a judge who sent Jesus and he will judge those who deny Jesus

[@loucontino4804]

Nicodemus got saved! I don't know of many other Pharisees who came to Christ, and I believe there were like 6k Pharisees in Jesus day.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

There is no biblical proof that Nicodemus ever became a follower of Christ. The Bible does mention that some of them eventually converted other than Paul, but it never mentions Nicodemus specifically being one of them.

[@anniecash3439]

The teenaged bookends there, are a perfect example of how empty and shallow the entertainment industry is. Paul is a thinker. At least he's willing to admit he believes Jesus existed, but that's a long way from believing Jesus is our savior. The door is open, now all he has to do is step through it.

[@freespeechpodcast]

just as king Agrippa said...' you almost convince me'' sadly, Almost isnt going to get you there.

[@bill2066]

Who is Paul Rudd?

[@steph3878]

Famous comedian actor. Got his start on Friends.😊

[@gijane880]

I want to be Mary, one of his followers :)

[@mbradley274]

I suspect Paul's question had more to do with the potential for Christ to have been co-opted by heretics seeking power. Constantine, any of the Pope's (some of whom redrummed their predecessors), any of the pedro's (-r) who claim religious authority... these are the people who spread doubt about Jesus. Hearing the word directly from Christ would eliminate the doubt created by the middle men who betrayed him.

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

Father gave me a waking vision of in the clouds, HE let me walk it in a glorified body. HE let me see how FEW of you have a relationship with Jesus. In the clouds it looked big enough for hundreds maybe thousands. That means MANY of you are "Christian" by name ONLY! Soon The Holy Spirit will be taken out and the pestilence comes down and instant insanity ensues. Until then HE is still listening. Will you call out? Your choice just like HELL is a choice we make.

[@WarriorBride723]

Being "born again" is too vague and debatable. "Do the will of my Father, so that he MAY make you born-again!"

[@briancasey4917]

You think maybe meeting the only person to ever rise from the dead, might be interesting? Ah but He's still around so you can meet Him.🤔

[@SumDumGoi]

It's insane to me that people still deny the existence of Jesus. Mock Him or don't believe who He said He is, but don't deny His existence on this earth. That's another level of stupid... It's like saying George Washington or Abraham Lincoln never existed. The way his co-stars laughed..ugh... evil demons.

[@4fundays]

What the heck? You think that guy's comment was profound???????? I'm missing something.

[@bradharford6052]

It is interesting how after many years of following Jesus and then being delivered from a faulty understanding of Father, Son, and Spirit, this simple and common message presented here irritates me so much. Jesus answer to what's the deal, would be more like this: Years ago I told a man named Nicodemus that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God. Not long after that I took the entire human race into Myself and you all died with Me and then you were all raised with Me, being born again by My resurrection. Adjust your thinking and perception (repent) and begin enjoying the life and inheritance that you now have in Me. That is good news.

[@davidg5629]

Laurie owns a Rocky Strat? I guess so.

[@nozrep]

i do not understand why fellow Christians in the comments section here are “disturbed” by non believers scoffing at God or being unaware that the historicity of Jesus’s existence is not actually in dispute, yet still disputed by some God haters. Folks, brothers and sisters, it is unwise and ridiculous for us to be disturbed by unbelievers laughing and scoffing at our Savior. It is wrong in my opinion. We cannot expect anything else from them. They are, (wait for it)… unbelievers. We can only stand our ground when challenged and, or, both and or love and lead them to life change in Jesus Christ.

[@Karrio73]

Rat fink and a surf board. Does this guy surf?

[@TakinErEasyHere]

Those kids laughing. Education system at work.

[@oldlefty1267]

Paul, you can read what the deal is in the Bible.

[@TerryAlan-bh8bc]

The gen z generation is doomed . America is doomed .

[@nothinghere1996]

The birth is spiritual. It is documented clearly by Revelation 12, the woman cloaked in the Sun. This tells. you the next Christ is a woman.

[@robertmaynard4265]

Laurie your sins your greed and avarice have piled up to heaven

[@patrickian8843]

There is overwhelming evidence that Jesus did in fact exist…unbelievers want to sweep him under the rug so they don’t have to deal with their own sinful lives.

[@CarltonRinehart]

I mean if the book didn’t contain a talking donkey, a talking snake, and a guy living in a whale, perhaps people would take it more seriously. 😂

[@Jabet68]

Hey Paul. The deal? Man is full of sin. He has to live a perfect life in order to go to Heaven. However, you and I cannot. Jesus Who was God and did live a perfect life. He was put to death and was resurrected from the dead. His blood was shed that you and I may have the right to eternal life instead of death and punishment for our sins. You need to ask Him to forgive you and come into your life. You will be spiritually reborn and be called a child of God. This was explained throughout the entire Bible, Old and New Testament. Go see Greg Laurie with any more questions.

[@TyKelley-d7l]

Can I ask bigfoot about jesus.

[@mikemorris1760]

Christianity is foolishness to the mortal man. It’s begs the question; Then who are you a fool for? If believing in Jesus makes me a fool then so be it.

[@CarltonRinehart]

Talking donkey in the sane book. Pretty foolish. 😂

[@thomasdriscoll6846]

I’d ask why are you hiding from mankind? Because you’re not real?

[@bobwalker5694]

Don't trust the Laurie creep....

[@EddieMcDonald-b9k]

Greg Laurie is a godly man and a great pastor.

[@DannyD3343]

No he is not. A shepherd watches for the wolf, Greg downplays today's wolf and point the heards attention elsewhere like so many supposed pastors today.

[@EddieMcDonald-b9k]

@@DannyD3343 Greg Laurie is a godly and a good pastor. You are a false judge.