Should Christians Choose The Chosen?

The Chosen is a wildly popular series depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. But is it accurate? Are there inherent problems with all films depicting God the Son? In today's program, I interviewed Pastor Gabriel Hughes, host of the WWUTT podcast.
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[@marymack1]

Nothing portrays Christ better than the Bible. I'll stick with that :)

[@lucillejerome5511]

This means you ought to not watch any movies about Him either.

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

This story portrays the bible.

[@Teach-in8gp]

So I assume you don't listen to any sermons or read anything written by Christian authors? Really?

[@EZ123EZ]

Amen

[@willy9204]

Only "Christians" who don't read the Bible like they should would be offended by a person saying I'll stick with the Bible especially when all he said is when looking for Jesus he chooses the Bible not a movie

[@dancingram79]

Hi! I just want to say that for me, this show was a significant factor for me to be so incredibly curious and hungry for the real word of God. I grew up in a home with witchcraft and all sorts of nonsense. I am Mexican but I did not grow up in catholicism or Christianity. I grew up seeing so much hurt and pain. Cartels, murders, trafficking. Så, I had a hard time believing in any religion. I had some tiny spark of curiosity, but the show certainly ignited that hunger to know much more. I do not see the show as gospel and that's why I seek the word of God in the bible, but what it did say to me was... that Jesus is the light and the truth, the perfect son of God and the only way to salvation. But most of all, that God is love. This is my own interpretation. I wanted to know really, with my own eyes what the bible said and it's a million times better than any show. 😊 I gave my life to Jesus on the 23rd of June 2023, I have been reading my Bible almost every single day and I've shared the little I know with my family and friends. I am too new to the faith to say anything other than God works in mysterious ways. God bless you gentlemen and I thank you for your honest opinion. ❤

[@exeromusic]

Praise the Lord for your salvation! I pray you are spurned in the right direction of understanding His lovely Spirit, that you learn and use your spiritual gifts, and that He teaches you proper discernment/doctrine. When I was a baby Christian, a similar thing happened when a bad representative of Christ lead me to the Gospel anyway. I easily could have been a false progressive Christian convert since I watched Sid Roth and other false teachers like Maro Brisson. Thankfully, the Lord lead me right and I pray the same for you.

[@statutesofthelord]

God bless you, gram. Yes, God can use any means to bring his children home. When we know and understand more of the Holy Bible, we put away things like "The Chosen", as it is anti-biblical, but for a seeker, it may be used for the glory of God.

[@SharonLaBolle]

Welcome to the family! Great insight !

[@HaleStorm49]

Don't let these men crush your spirit and judge you for not passing their purity tests

[@babzn6441]

Wow! What a testimony! Praise the Lord. I have watched “The Chosen” since the beginning. I see it as another avenue to bringing people to Jesus. I like that they use the scriptures….and I’ve read the Bible completely. I also like that they use clergymen from different religions to compare notes and during discussion they are able to make choices together to portray the stories that would be pleasing to God. They are reaching out to so many people around the world that may not have been exposed to the word of God. I do not see them making themselves into any graven image. Jesus came as a man and lived as a man even though he was still Holy. Many of these actors actually pray before starting their day of acting. They also pray for guidance in getting God’s word out to the world. Please don’t get discouraged over any “naysayers”. You just follow what the spirit says and listen to your heart. God Bless you Brother.

[@kaydol6436]

I finally found someone I do like to watch. The man who Prayed in the White House . It’s Jack Hibbs. He teaches scripture. Haven’t watched ministers in years. Did like Charles Stanley. I still think the best is to read the Bible for yourself. Thank you for exposing these people for who they are. ✝️ 🙏🏼 ☝️

[@Eaa30mnu]

Same just discover Jack Hibbs and learn a lot from his teaching very clear to understand

[@sandranewsome9636]

I need prayer for my entire family’s salvation. Thank You

[@KnowingGodExplorers]

How is your family doing? I will pray for them. I too have members of my family who are not saved. I give them tracts and dvds like DO YOU BELIEVE..OR THE JESUS REVOLUTION..I DO NOT PUSH SALVATION ON THEM.. LET GOD WORK.. I'M PRAYING FOR YOU GOD BLESS.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

I will pray for them. You have hope.

[@48grandmachocolate]

I will pray for their salvation!

[@misrecuer2]

Prayers for you and your family may God help and find peace.

[@vickithompson3362]

Are they Mormon?

[@robinleigh2832]

When I was newly saved I watched the first season of the Chosen. Loved it. By the second season I had enough discernment to understand that it wasn’t something I should expose myself to. Thank you Holy Spirit!

[@Theranchhouse1]

me too...I couldn't get past the 1st part where the children ask Jesus where he got his money.....and he say's ' I make toys and sell them " that was it for me......!

[@lucillejerome5511]

What specifically changed your mind? That might help others.

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

And what did you discern?

[@trinity9365]

Hallelujah! We find Jesus in the Bible not on the telly box.

[@BEABEREAN10]

​@@Theranchhouse1 making and selling toys is so blasphemous. Much wow....

[@ericrojas9621]

Stick to the Bible, brothers and sisters. Teach your kids the Bible. We must be able to discern between right and almost right. If it’s almost right, throw it away and cling to truth!

[@natf5869]

You are absolutely right. Yet, so many are willing to compromise the truth to be accepted by the masses.

[@brainiac1890]

Absolutely right! The Bible is all we need not people's books and movies. Especially in these days when the Bible says there will be many false prophets and teachers.

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

That's a meaningless statement which begs the question. Dallas Jenkins can turn around and tell you do the same. He is sticking to the bible; he is teaching kids and he is discerning in his presentation with prayer and consulting history and church leaders.

[@usernametaken6659]

​@@gospelchurchworld2429Dallas says Christians and mormons have the same God, false. Dallas says he prays with the mormons, which god are they praying to? Dallas creates a jesus that is a unity jesus and not the jesus of scripture.

[@EZ123EZ]

Amen

[@theresepfister139]

Thank you…!❤ You strongly confirm what I felt when I started to whatch a part of the movie. I quickly stopped….thinking “this is not Christ Jesus our Lord we know from the word of God”!…. Your discussion has comforted me!

[@ellenhulslander2897]

How sad for you. Do you think Jesus should come down and play himself? When a preacher reads and interprets a passage from the Bible, should you not listen because he strayed from the written word? If your faith is so threatened by a movie, it is no faith.

[@theresepfister139]

@@ellenhulslander2897 😅 oh, dear… yes, indeed… you would be quite right…. If… How quickly a misunderstanding is born.., Have you seen the Gospel of John with Henry Jan Cusick… there “they” remained very faithful to the word of God. When I’d seen it for the first time, it had deeply mouved me, brought me nearer to God - in contrast “the chosen” I felt quickly repulsed. Basically I always wondered if films, where somebody plays Jesus, should be made at all ? But these “two presentations” are completely different!

[@tracycassidy1631]

CURIOUS, WHATS YOUR OPINION ON THE PASSION. I LIKED THAT MOVIE WAY BETTER THAN THIS MOVIE

[@theresepfister139]

@@tracycassidy1631 hi 🙋‍♀️😊 Well, it’s quite a long time ago I watched “The Passion”…. It seems to me it was really very close to reality…. very bloody and terrible as the crucifixions were 😰… (thousands were crucified in Rom, writes Historian Tom Holland in his book: “ Dominion, how the Christian Revolution remade the World”) Watching “this” in a film, it was extremely painful for me as I belong to the very sensitive persons. When I listen to Tom Holland about the crucifixion of Christ… I wept all along… BUT….it shows us how huge the price was that Christ payed to be able to save us…!!! “Thank you my Lord God my Saviour 🙏🏼”

[@ellenhulslander2897]

@theresepfister139 , isn't it wondrous how different people are moved by different things. For every person that is fearful, repulsed, or whatever by The Chosen, there are thousands who are turning to the Bible and God or deepening their faith.

[@angelajackson3258]

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" 💯

[@daliamontoya2783]

Amen 🙏🏼 ❤

[@Calatriste54]

Bravo..

[@frankiethomas7478]

That part!!

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

Deception is NOT a good intention...it is a DEMONIC TACTIC to get people off track of the TRUTH. Cute sayings are usually the PATH to deception.

[@thepromoter3660]

That quote is not in the Bible. Rejecting Jesus, is the road to hell!

[@JESUSisLORD24151]

When the world raves about a TV show about JESUS, that in itself should make it highly questionable.

[@richardanderson5078]

Tea party. That is so true, so true.

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

Everyone is raving about the believers and unbelievers alike. Only Calvinists would object to it.

[@usernametaken6659]

So true.

[@usernametaken6659]

​@@gospelchurchworld2429how does Calvinism relate to the above comment? A Calvinist or non Calvinist could make exactly the same statement. You're just looking for trouble.

[@EZ123EZ]

Amen

[@juliewatson-fuerte8866]

When I was about 20 years old, I watched Jesus Of Nazareth movie with Robert Powell as Jesus. I was not a believer and this movie moved me one step closer to accepting Jesus. I cried my eyes out in the end, realizing that I was a sinner.

[@mitziclark7488]

best movie made on Jesus life I’ve ever seen

[@patmelton43]

So, it was not a bad thing?

[@valley5617]

I agree with Bible portrayals. Passion of the Christ where everything was in Aramaic and true to scripture I think it showed today’s audience the Gospel in picture form. But obviously the Bible is the greatest evangelical tool. God can use movies if He chooses. Jim Caviezel was struck by lightning, caught pneumonia and had a heart attack or something, didn’t he?

[@leenieledejo6849]

​@@patmelton43It was a lot more faithful to Scripture than the Chosen. A LOT.

[@patriciabarron7707]

​@@mitziclark7488Oh no! A detached holier than thou version. ..no Jesus, or YShua as He was called, was a Jew and the best portrayal of that is in the Chosen. At last!

[@l_u5841]

I have watched all 3 seasons. The Chosen had me in tears. I use to be the lukewarm Christian. During the last season I asked Jesus to take my heart and I don't want my heart back ever again. I cried and just said I'm so sorry that He had to die for people like me and worst. The Chosen is truly a beautiful story. I agree that not all of it is in the Bible, but I think they made a story with truth so that it made you connect more with the Apostles and Mary. What she had to do to except His future. The Chosen changed me for better.

[@keepitsimple4629]

But you're not meant to connect more with the apostles and Mary. You only connect with Jesus, as He is the ONLY intercessor between you and God. It's all in the details. The Chosen is only to get you thinking.

[@Georgewalking]

@@keepitsimple4629I understand your point but I do believe we focus too much on the small details rather than the main morals. The Chosen has impacted many and has brought people closer to Christ no matter what. Jesus is the Center in the Story, and not to mention the production value of a Christian Show. We need more of it. God is in the writers and producers and it is doing it’s job. God has obviously blessed it to bless others and that’s what it is doing.

[@keepitsimple4629]

@@Georgewalking I'm a connoisseur; some food is excellent, while some only has empty calories.

[@jaimieoxford8212]

Faith IS NOT about feelings. It is about trusting Jesus Christ IN SPITE of yiour feelings. What does connecting have with the apostles or Mary have to do with your salvation ? Satan never sttacks us by using things we know are obviously satanic. He always does it using what we think is good and true and twisting it.

[@l_u5841]

If you really read my comment with your hearts, you would not have commented. I do not have to explain this to anyone. I only care wat Jesus thinks. He knows my heart. I just wanted to say that the Chosen helped many others. Have a blessed day or evening!! ♥️

[@enidscobie6972]

Thank you. I watched two episodes. Felt most uncomfortable and couldn't watch the second episode. I agree, no one can portray the sinless Son of God.

[@stepahaniehaire8014]

For gosh sakes, IT’S A SHOW!

[@jodyel]

I couldn't even make it thru the first one. Really creepy vibes from it.

[@peterjimenez4889]

My prayer is that we ask God to open our eyes to have discernment of the things going on in the world.Blessings to all

[@brheil1]

I started with episode one and felt uneasy about it. I don't like movies about the Bible and about Jesus. The writers always add to The Scripture narrative. I have studied and read the Bible for 53 years. This is NOT something I recommend watching. God has promised curses to those that add to or take from His Word. God does not allow "creative license". He will judge those who do so. Read your Bible!

[@matthewmattson7584]

Why would Jesus need to rehearse anything? He is The Word!

[@lucillejerome5511]

But he is also human - don't forget that please. He is all human but for sin. I thought we all knew that.

[@Sandra-rq1mw]

While I understand this discussion btw these two gentlemen, I must say this, I have been a Christian for the majority of my life. I am 59 and became a Christian at age 17. My husband whom I’ve been married to for 13 years, always believed in God but had many bad experiences in “so call churches” therefore causing him to stop going. Throughout our marriage, he has observed my faith and he began to watch church on TV and was fond of Olsteen. I, personally don’t lean into Olsteen because I feel like he is more of a motivational speaker rather than a preacher. So after my husband watching him for years, he began to venture out to other preacher & we started going to church together, over time my husband began to realize that there was a lot more to this Christian life than what he realized and it began to move him spiritually. I am proud to say that he has move past Olsteen and 2 years ago during Covid, he was saved & baptized. I guess my point is, for my husband…….even though I had negative thoughts of Olsteen preaching, it ultimately lead my husband into his salvation. Today, my husband NO LONGER listens to Olsteen but listens to pastors such as Justin, Voodie, John MacArthur. I am grateful that my husband found Christ 🙏🏻

[@richardmorgan6105]

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9) Please think of this dear friend: After the Millenniel Reign of Christ Jesus here on earth, there will be untold numbers who will rise up and join Satan in a final rebellion against Jesus!

[@shelleyvanover]

Thank you for sharing that testimony about your husband. Jesus knows our hearts and leads us each individually to Himself. We all have our own journey to Christ. Your patience while waiting, and praying, for your unbelieving husband to come to Christ in his own time is commendable. Had you been critical and condemning of his watching Olsteen, he may have given up on seeking Jesus for good. I have been a 1 Peter 3 wife for many years and I know not to be critical or preachy as to get in the way of what God is doing. Gos bless you Sandra.

[@Sandra-rq1mw]

@@shelleyvanover Thank you for your sincere words & compassion. God bless you as well. 🙏🏻

[@TelaSmith-xf7qq]

Beautiful testimony ❤ Praise be to God !!!!

[@larriveeman]

praise God for his salvation, however calvinism is unbiblical

[@antbuckley8845]

I have watched The Passion of the Christ is so difficult to watch, but has a profoundly positive effect on my own understanding of Jesus's suffering, that sacrifice impacts my daily life in my faith, reading the Bible & prayer life. I watch it every Good Friday as part of Lent's conclusion & the Easter weekend.

[@barbaraapodaca722]

What is lent is it in the Bible, because I have never seen it

[@robertlagarde6168]

The original Ben Hur was the best cinematic portrayal of the life of Jesus I’ve ever seen. You don’t see Jesus at all. Very powerful and well done

[@shelbysittig1047]

I get shivers when Ben kneels in defeat then Christ speaks to him touching his shoulder. As well as when Christ offers water to Ben at his lowest point in the beginning. To me this is the Christ.

[@bryantotten2757]

Yes it was great

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

@@shelbysittig1047 Both of yous made me check it out, and now I am tearing. When that Roman was like "You there, I said no water for him!" Jesus stands up right, and the guard is stops in his tracks. That's what did it for me!

[@leoniemaygorrie1161]

Yes Ben Hur starring Charlton Heston EXCELLENT MOVIE

[@steven-nb6rt]

I remember watching that movie many years ago and when I was watching this discussion the Ben Hur movie was one of the first things I thought of. You are right, it did not show Jesus. I thought the movie was fantastic.

[@madeleineboleslawski1884]

When my girlfriend came to visit me, she wanted me to watch the "Chosen." As soon as I watched it, the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart, and I knew it was not Biblical. She got upset with me because I didn't want to watch. The Holy Spirit of God does lead us into all truth.

[@crackinlackin6189]

dump her

[@patk3601]

​@@crackinlackin6189Why, because she made a mistake? This is a teaching moment if handled wisely.

[@danyf.7109]

Don't dump her, pray for her and teach her good doctrine

[@crackinlackin6189]

@@patk3601 dump her because she aint right for him, it like Justin Peters visited church and they teach false gospel and he stood up and told everyone to dot go the church same idea with relationship but Im sure "he" told the girlfriend what is right and wrong doctirne so therefore time to move on just like moving on to different church. People dont change unless they are willing listen which majority they dont. I wouldnt waste time and focus on next so he can build the family he need or wants under the TRUE GOSPEL TRUE JESUS TRUE BIBLE FOLLOWERS!

[@AtamMardes]

Modern Western laws are NOT based on Christians values, otherwise slavery would still be a moral practice. Bible authors believed slavery is moral & suggested how to buy, sell & beat the slaves. No OT/NT Bible verse suggest slavery is immoral. Secular thinking ended slavery after about 1800 years of Christian values.

[@lonecrusaider]

A TV show isn't scripture. They always get it wrong. Read the Bible, all you need is there.

[@azneph611]

I respect your opinion but the question is should Christians watch the Chosen. Christians can choose whether to watch it or not. No one is forcing anyone to watch it, even it's not 100 accurate to Scripture.

[@forexfrank4484]

I actually have high respect for the movie from Mel Gibson's " Passion of The Christ" ...truly compelling ..

[@matthewmartin7639]

I had my doubts about the Chosen, but I decided to give it a shot. I'm not going to say it is perfect by any means. But I also absolutely believe it is a tool that can be used to further the Kingdom when used correctly. I have been a believer for many many years and spent 12 years of my childhood on the mission field helping my parents. We lived in a very very unsecured area where the preaching and teaching of scripture wouldve gotten us thrown in prison. If we had the chosen I could absolutely see us having a group of younger people (college ish) age for an "english corner" and we watch an episode, then compare it to scripture etc. without running much risk of getting caught. I personally do not mind the artistic license taken. I don't personally believe it detracts from the greater message. I love the humor in it. I love seeing the character growth and swing of the disciples. Having said that, nothing beats just sitting down and reading the gospels. I think as long as quality discernment is used and people realize its entertainment that should point people to the Bible, it shouldn't be shunned by anyone. Are the creators perfect? No? Is Jonathan Roumie perfect? Absolutely not. Are all the cast even true believers? I dunno. But I can tell you that it has personally given me a new zeal of digging even deeper into scripture that I didn't have before. And even reading the gospels, it certainly helps paint a more vivid picture in my mind as I read through them and sorta get a sense of what the picture COULD'VE looked like.

[@jonschrader2063]

Exactly, so NO more reenactments of Bible stories in churches, schools, nowhere!

[@debbiewhite8804]

Well said. I agree with you. It also makes Jesus more real to me not a far away unreachable Jesus. I love The Chosen. Cant wait for Season 4. But.... nothing beats the Bible, it is God's word after all. Prayer is important to me along with fellowship. I am truly blessed

[@BigBUCK0075051]

What fellowship does light have with darkness? You are wrong!

[@jonschrader2063]

Please reveal to all of us, for our knowledge and edification, the "darkness" parts ​@@BigBUCK0075051

[@stevenpolkinghorn4747]

@@BigBUCK0075051yeah you’re right we should never associate at all with sinners. Jesus certainly never did, right? We should keep the gospel to ourselves, it’s too fragile to be exposed to the world.

[@lindamoore9729]

Against my better judgement, my son and I attended a Mormon church here in Ontario, Canada by invitation from a missionary. The first half was a woman speaker and her main message was how wonderful the new temple was that they built in Toronto and that she had been there and she went on and on about the temple. They served communion and it was water and a wafer... which we didn't take. The second half of the service was like the Sunday school lesson and the young missionary who taught it, read mainly out of the book of Mormon and the Pearl of Great Price. My son, who went to a Baptist bible college asked them a few questions, one of which they could not answer. I wish I could remember what it was!! Anyways, they were the nicest most welcoming people, two of whom I knew but wasn't aware they were Mormons. It was an experience, but they do NOT believe in the same Jesus that we do.

[@HartyBiker]

James White and Jeff Durbin (Apologia church) have a lot of material on Mormonism. From those 2 brothers I've learned that the Mormon faith is more like Islam than Christianity. They don't even believe that Jesus is Yahweh, straight up kicking them out of anything that could be called Christianity.

[@spookygirl7761]

Wow what an experience for you both. I went to a catholic service. Found out I was the only one with a Bible in hand. It was in Las Cruces, NM. 😸. I was curious & now I know.

[@brainiac1890]

@@spookygirl7761 yes I was in the same circumstance. It was like, Repeat after me?? Idolatry at it's finest. The kneeling bench came down everyone but me started chanting after a guy with a white collar who called himself ,"father," in which the Bible says call no man father except your Father which is in heaven. They worshiped Mary and Christ took a backseat in the whole service. Why they do so many things the Bible says not to do is beyond me??? Collars and cross's around sinners necks that are deceiving people into thinking they are more rightous than anyone else?? Romans 3:10 There are none rightous, no not one.

[@spookygirl7761]

@@brainiac1890 I hear ya'..amen. 🙏

[@brainiac1890]

@@spookygirl7761 God bless ya sister in Christ ✝️

[@PapaZhan]

The purpose of this series is much more nefarious than most would ever catch. It shows NOT the Jesus of the Bible who saves, but another christ and another gospel. Please watch "The Chosen Exposen" documentary. They did all the hard work. Thank you Justin Peters and Gabe for being willing to take more chances at offending people for the sake of their souls. God bless you.

[@graphguy]

Can you point to specific examples of where they portray Jesus as anything less than God and the only way to salvation?

[@stevenlindsey2056]

​@@graphguyHe said please watch the Chosen Exposen.

[@graphguy]

@stevenlindsey2056 I'm asking the person making the nefarious comment.

[@stevenlindsey2056]

@@graphguy The comment wasn't nefarious it was accurate.

[@jennamarielovesjesus12]

A LOT of people have been exposing “The Chosen” for awhile now, i only watched Season 1 and that was enuff for me 🤦🏻‍♀️ Praying for whoever watches this FALSE series of Jesus to wake up 🙏🏼

[@richardthomas6301]

I was planning to watch The Chosen but something stopped me. I don’t know what but I’m glad it did.

[@Jesper-bl2ns]

I get that. I watched the first two episodes - but there was something that didn't feel quite right about it - so that was it for me.

[@charliemac5154]

I am a retired pastor and missionary to China and Vietnam and I love The Chosen! The characters are believable and the scenery beautiful. God has often spoken to me while watching. Beautiful !

[@deogettic]

Your titles means nothing, brother. Do you care whether the scriptures and the life of Our Jesus Christ are misportrayed or not? Would you be Ok with people misportray your character and life, if not how then can you tolerate people misportray the scriptures which you consider to be the Word of God, and tolerate the idea of the Perfect life of the Lord being misportrayed? If God spoke to you through this series more than His written word than you definitely heard from a different God

[@billallen6516]

⁠@@deogetticHave you even watched The Chosen at all? I’ve watched all episodes, and some episodes twice because they are so good. There is nothing heretical in The Chosen regarding the historical Jesus we know and worship as Christians! Jesus is not being misportrayed.

[@user-yn9tv3pw6u]

@@billallen6516agreed

[@reneeroy9850]

Thank you for all you do!! When Passion of the Christ came out I didn't want to see it. I watched an interview with Jim Caviezel and he looked at the audience saying, "You're all going to heaven!" Then he proceeded to say that when he was on the cross he really knew how Jesus felt!! I was saved out of Roman Catholism, read their doctrinal statements and will not have anything to do with it! Everyone says we all worship the same God! No we don't 😢

[@yaddystanley5980]

@reneeroy9850 I also could not watch the "passion" And how on earth, could Jim Caviezel have the audacity to compare what he felt with what Jesus felt... Oh wow, what a nerve to even think it, let alone say it!

[@mruziicak]

Are all Roman Catholics not saved?

[@reneeroy9850]

@mruziicak Only God knows! However I have found most Catholics don't know what the Catholic church coctrines really say! Praying to Mary and the different saints is very much encouraged. This is a form of Necromancy (praying to the dead). They don't hear any prayers! Roman Catholisism is a religion of works. Pope Francis said that all religions are acceptable because we worship the same god. We just follow a different path to reach him!

[@mruziicak]

@@reneeroy9850Most christians don't understand Christianity. Catholics are no different. You weren't "saved out of Roman Catholism". You were saved. Grant your brethren more grace and teach them. For they are like you were.

[@Jana-fp8qp]

It is my understanding that a Christian is someone that believes Jesus the Christ died on the cross for the sins of the world (my sins). Rose from the grave on the third day. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 ESV - For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, Am I wrong? Catholics don't believe this? Do you believe something else?

[@xblue9295]

As a backslid Christian from my teens, I’m now 58, the past few years really had me questioning “what is truth”. I recently watched all 3 seasons of “The Chosen” and “The Passion of the Christ”. A combinations which lead me to re-dedicate my life to the Lord. So as inaccurate as they may be, I have to give them kudos for something. I’m still searching for truth, hence watching lots of Costi Hinn and Justin Peters. I’ll watch Season 4 with less blind faith, a discernible eye and more knowledge of its inaccuracies, thanks fellas!

[@mollymuch2808]

Just read the word and keep reading

[@statutesofthelord]

Glad you are re-dedicating your life to the Lord. Now that you know The Chosen is anti-biblical, you are on very dangerous ground to continue watching it.

[@CrypticHowl]

Jesus can use anything to bring someone back to the truth, even if it has some error in it. However, as you would agree, that doesn't make the source that brought you back any less filled with error and therefore good. The Word of God is our best source for truth ❤

[@ellen5596]

That’s what I’m talking about!! It may not be perfect, but it’s so great as an aid to focusing on Jesus rather than all the porn and MSM on the internet!

[@beckyerhardt5467]

#thegracemessage ❤

[@marjorielugg9423]

Why do 2 people who have not watched a single episode feel they are qualified to judge a show. Even if it does not follow scriptures exactly it is the cleanest show on TV any day. If Christians watch it as an interesting story being told & don't try to pick it apart, they could really enjoy it!

[@danielbrofford3885]

Well you can be 99% saved and still be a 100% lost and go to hell. You don’t have to watch the show because you know who and what the people see who made it and plays in it are and believe. A no brainer.

[@MariahRuthven]

I was saved earlier this year (by Jesus alone) and it was around this time that the chosen also caught my attention and I was moved by it. Yes, stick with the Bible, always engage in discernment and especially these type of interviews and accurate biblical teachings ,but this show did encourage me to run to Jesus and away from dangerous environments and I appreciate that.

[@donnaguyton153]

Former mormons say we DO NOT worship the same Jesus.

[@SeattleTurissini]

Regarding portraying Jesus on film, I always appreciated the brief portrayal of Jesus in the original Ben Hur. Jesus is never directly shown; however, His mercy and power are powerfully portrayed.

[@josephscottadams39]

What a great movie. I think the director had a reverence for Christ , unlike today.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

_The Robe_ takes the same approach. If i remember correctly, Christ only makes a brief appearance where one of the Roman soldiers who gamble for His clothes is given the task of overseeing His crucifixion, but the viewer isn't allowed to see Christ's face.

[@kathyd456]

'Ben Hur' is in the top 3 of favourite movies in my 51 years of life. First watched it on TV when I was a kid ( when you could watch at least an hour of movie between 2 minutes of commercials 😄 ) I was overwhelmed even as a kid that Jesus was so impactful, I mean, the look on the centurion's face... And I bawled at the crucifixion and Judah's reaponses to it all. What a lovely way to spend 3 1/2 or 4 hours.

[@kathyd456]

​@@theeternalsbeliever1779 This is another favourite movie of mine, it was beautiful and tear jerking (I just cry easy) So glad for those 'legacy' movies that are unashamed to proclaim Jesus.

[@kathyd456]

​@@josephscottadams39 And I believe the author of the novel, Lew Wallace.

[@ellenadams7354]

I Love the Chosen ❤ Know your Bible & you will be able to discern between the SHOW & The Bible!! God Bess you 🙏

[@arepadetrigo]

But that's just the point. Many (most) people do NOT know the Bible but think they do once they've watch the movie with its factious parts included. As the old saying goes, "These people can become inoculated" against the real Gospel.

[@pctaves777]

Thank you SO much for doing this video and interview. I saw all of these "danger" signs when I i first saw it and did my research. I appreciate being backed up in my thoughts and decision. Bless you!

[@libbs97]

Scene 1 Episode 1 has a disclaimer in the first few seconds encouraging viewers to read the gospels for themselves. I’ve never seen that in any other movie about Jesus. I do love The Chosen TV series, but it’s not my Bible. And I’ve seen its creators, writers, and directors say on several occasions that it shouldn’t be.

[@cindyreeves5048]

I agree

[@cindyreeves5048]

I agree!

[@valeriemckenna4590]

I have a friend who watches this show and I tried talking with her about it and she said it’s about discernment. I know a few people around my church watch The Chosen. I thank you Pastor Gabe listen to your podcast and I’ve learned a lot . Please pray for me Justin and Gabe.

[@jennamarielovesjesus12]

She said it’s about discernment???? Very strange she said that being she doesn’t have any discernment, praying for ur friend, for God to give her spiritual discernment and shows her the Truth, but also she has to be seeking the Truth as we know. And also praying for the people in ur church who are watching this FALSE series still. Blessings to you and your family🙏🏼

[@blindvision4703]

Yeah, I don’t quite get that either. Unless she’s trying to say that people who don’t like the series, don’t have discernment…? Or maybe she sees it as an exercise of chewing the meat and spitting out the bowls? Somebody help me make sense of this.

[@jennamarielovesjesus12]

@@blindvision4703 if she is trying to say that the people that don’t like it don’t have discernment than that don’t make sense either. Lol. Blessings to u and ur family 🙏🏼

[@jennamarielovesjesus12]

@@blindvision4703 wow that’s so funny how you said about chewing the meat and spitting out the bones, I always use that when listening to a sermon, but the chosen is heresy

[@blindvision4703]

@@jennamarielovesjesus12 i’m just guessing at what she might mean. I should ask the OP.

[@user-pn4dn4rs4r]

Thank you guys there's nothing better than the pure word of God ,nothing more refreshing than the truth . God's Holy Word

[@rubesco5928]

Thank you for sharing all the facts on the chosen because I see the people around me struggling with this and me trying to explain to them is difficult they want to see other opinions so giving this to them will help a lot thank you

[@timestealr2967]

Short answer: NO! We don't need fallen, worldy TV or movie versions of the Bible. On ANY level! Scripture is sufficient for me!

[@richardmorgan6105]

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9) Please think of this dear friend: After the Millenniel Reign of Christ Jesus here on earth, there will be untold numbers who will rise up and join Satan in a final rebellion against Jesus!

[@tinala1014]

For you! But what about the ones out there, so lost in sin, that they never pick up a Bible, but by zapping find this seies, that reaches them? Do we not trust the Holy Spirit enough, that he will lead them into all Truth? Every way to witness is imperfect, for we are all humans. It is God himself, that leads us Home 🙏✝️♥️

[@timestealr2967]

@@tinala1014 Your view is skewed, as would be of the Gospel to anyone who sees it portrayed in movies or TV. The Bible is enough; read it.

[@tinala1014]

@@timestealr2967 i studied the bible and worked in outreach programs for homeless people and drug addicts. Not everybody can read -nd is as privileged and has access to the gospel and teaching as we are

[@aaronarevalo7226]

I have recently realized that these rolls are considered graven images. I have also always told people that if Jesus were here on earth today and had a building he was preaching at, I wouldn't be shocked that few would attend. He is and speaks the truth. People want to hear only what tickles their ears.

[@jebbish]

Thank you for setting me straight. I now see where I was deceived.

[@bellcm1]

So glad you made this video!

[@marymack1]

We terribly understatement how prone we are to idolatry.

[@josephscottadams39]

Right! Calvin said "our hearts are idol factories."

[@paulseigeldorf9461]

Maybe yours is, not everybody is.

[@gerriplourde1517]

Ain’t that the entire truth!❤

[@josephscottadams39]

​@@paulseigeldorf9461 Everybody has "idols" in their life that we need to mortify since it’s sin whether you admit it or not. "Know thyself."

[@Jesussaves8961]

The Bible says there is none righteous, no not one, there is none that understand, there is none that seek after God, there is none that understand, there is none that does good, no not one. Rom 3 10. Also the bi le says the heart is exceedingly wicked, who can know it. Also man loves darkness rather than light. So ultimately we are all idolatrous...

[@robine1018]

We started watching it a while back. At that time, my daughter was 16. She was the first one to point out the heretical scenes. She’s now 19. We watched it for a little while longer and it got worse and worse. Now everyone in our house will not watch it. My children know God’s Word and I’m grateful God has given all of us the discernment to not watch it. We never did see the son of god movie. What I found really sad, were Christian’s calling him, hot jesus. I didn’t capitalize any of it, because it’s not the God or Jesus of the Bible.

[@SharonLaBolle]

Thanks for the info! Something didn't sit well with me, so glad you let you let us know

[@markgerhart4975]

❤ God bless you, brother. That was a word that I needed to hear.

[@conniedevos7900]

Read .. study the bible first and spot the errors in the chosen. ❤

[@hondotheology]

*blasphemy in the chosen

[@davidjs74]

I posted a critical post about "The Chosen", and people started WWIII against me in the comments thread. Thank you for this video, I shared it to both of my FB pages.

[@gracepilditch9388]

Well done for having the courage of your convictions and honouring the Lord is this coming way.

[@davidjs74]

@@gracepilditch9388 I just want people to know the truth no matter the cost to me.

[@gracepilditch9388]

@@davidjs74 how this must please the Lord! May this spur us on to do the same. He is worthy of honour and glory and power.

[@rinihogewoning6528]

Amazing what happens when you expose people's idols.

[@davidjs74]

@@rinihogewoning6528 Yep!

[@hope46sf]

This was so timely for me! Thank you both! I have not watched "The Chosen" for the reasons you two have mentioned. Jesus came to earth at a time when there was no film or video recording.

[@dwaynerider-dq8ed]

Staid up an hour too late, but it's so worth it! Praise God! Also, I never watched an episode of chosen. Just knew before I"knew." Thanks!

[@Simpleconfounder]

The best Jesus movie wasn’t even a Jesus movie. Nothing beats the 1959 Ben-Hur film, it depicts the Lord perfectly and it even shows a level of reverence by blurring His face. Amazing!

[@betrayyed]

Well said, sir. You have spoken the absolute truth.

[@erikahuddleston3797]

The actor who plays Jesus in the chosen, also played Lonnie Frisbee in the movie Jesus Revolution, you need to find his interview when he considering playing the role, & he goes to Lonnie Frisbee’s grave, to seek Lonnie’s guidance on playing the role of him…it’s super new age. 😖

[@PapaZhan]

God bless you sister. Discernment has been given to you. This is demonic. We are in the time of great falling away. Bitter being called sweet, dark being called light. As Jesus warned in Matthew 24:24, if it were possible, the very elect would be deceived. But, they won't be. They have Christ's Holy Spirit guiding their minds. But all false coverts who will one day hear Jesus denouncing them, and then sending them to eternal punishment will hold fast to the things of the evil one. Born again believers will not want the things of the world, they want the Jesus Christ Who is The Truth, and His Kingdom to come soon.

[@stephenfennell]

Wow. Unbelievable.

[@richardmorgan6105]

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9) Please think of this dear friend: After the Millenniel Reign of Christ Jesus here on earth, there will be untold numbers who will rise up and join Satan in a final rebellion against Jesus!

[@JohnHMarsden]

Thank you for introducing me to 'The Chosen' it blessed me so much.

[@tomaria100]

Excellent - thank you, brothers!

[@calvinarp7248]

Blessed are those who have not seen yet believe. That's all I need to know .

[@epwal3059]

I’ve been wondering for a long time why no one with a platform will even touch on the chosen. My wife and I watched the first season when it first came out and seen so many red flags especially the ones you guys talked about and more. We’ve been talking to fellow Christians about it for years and everyone thinks your crazy for not supporting it. Even our pastor says it’s a good tool. Thank you for the touching on such a sensitive topic that most leaders seem so unwilling to warn people about.

[@johngoulet-jones2382]

Well said. 1Thess 5.21 > "but test everything; hold fast what is good."

[@ericrojas9621]

I just can’t stand whenever it doesn’t even come remotely close to Scripture. Like what’s the point of the show? If doesn’t go with Scripture, ITS FICTION.

[@deemixesall]

Zak at Wretched Watchmen did a series exposing the Chosen. Great stuff there on new age and 'Christian' music as well, and stuff no one is talking about.

[@righterreeder]

Only the backstory of those who interacted with Jesus are fictionalized and the humanity of Jesus is fleshed out. Please consider accuracy in public statements so as not to draw any away from a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

[@ericrojas9621]

@@righterreeder The show doesn’t even come close to being accurate with scripture

[@stevebikes995]

Great teaching and interview.

[@vazoco]

Thank you for confirming what Holy Spirit told me! I'm born again and learning every day 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ganning1174]

Short answer - no Long answer - people will watch this show and will base their testimonies / sermons / witnessing efforts on this show…the same show who assumes Mary Magdeline was named Lilith at one point, the same show who assumes Matthew was autistic, etc. None of these assumptions are recorded in the Bible. It’s one thing to claim entertainment, but it’s another to claim entertainment while saying this is a depiction of Biblical truth. If I were a husband and father (and I am not at the moment), I would prohibit my household from watching this show.

[@sandystamps8077]

I have to say I’ve been convicted recently to think about watching The Chosen, but I believe that God is giving me the discernment to only trust his Word. It did help me through some really dark times in my life to get back on the narrow road. And watching The Passion of The Christ changed my Christian walk immensely seeing only part of what Jesus went through to save me from death. I cried all the way home after watching it. I pray that The Chosen will help people to seek out God through his Word and dive into it in prayer. 🙏

[@ericmuetterties1984]

Watching error will not help anyone, in my opinion. 2 Timothy 3: All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God 10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra-which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom[a] you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God[b] may be complete, equipped for every good work.

[@anastasiaburr3959]

Did you notice that THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST LEFT US WITH A DEAD CHRISTIN THE GRAVE, AS IF WE SHOULD FEEL SORRY FOR JESUS WHEN HE DIED AND ROSE FOR US, TO SAVE US! OF WHAT USE IS THE PASSION WITHOUT A RISEN CHRIST??!!

[@willy9204]

​@@anastasiaburr3959it shows him rising again at the end

[@markjeffries7150]

@@anastasiaburr3959 You might want to go watch The Passion again. The film does not leave us with a dead Jesus. It ends with his rising from the dead.

[@gabrieledean8225]

@@anastasiaburr3959 you did not watch the end of the movie. That is clear. Also do some research, the Resurrection will be the sequel to The Passion of the Christ movie

[@melfuz]

GREAT video guys - thank you. Always something to learn! 😊 God bless!

[@gracemcvicker7780]

Thank you for sharing this

[@ab-gail]

I watched the first episode unfazed because the story revolved around an actual biblical event. I figured that was the set up and we would get all real gospel events after that. We did not. I stopped at episode 2. I’m sad to hear it’s gotten worse.

[@Landis_Grant]

All true depictions from the Bible would bore to death the masses of unsaved viewers.

[@robertblackmon1]

I did the same...but stopped watching when they wrote in their depicted jesus calling the apostle john 'big john'😔... But even b4 that, the sermon on the mount was shown as a big production with stage and all😥😢

[@artistocracy]

So did I watch into season 2, and the number of times it shocked me that it was in opposition to the bible made me so disgusted I rejected it.

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

It's based on the bible and adds more to the story line that would still be aligned with the bible.

[@usernametaken6659]

​@@gospelchurchworld2429I don't think you know the scriptures well to make such a comment.

[@CH-Wisdom]

As someone who has studied scripture all my life, I found The Chosen irritating in many respects. However, when I was a youth, I was introduced to Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell. I spent my days learning the songs to play on my guitar and sing. The fact that my ficus was on the gospels was a great thing compared to what other young people were doing at the time. Were these portrayals of Jesus and his life accurate? Absolutely not. Did they bring me to see that and at the same time immerse me in knowing God better? Yes, indeed! Let God guide people and be grateful and discerning in these situations. Many have had a fire lit inside them through The Chosen...so be it. For me, it was a hard pass.

[@WandaWojcik]

For me it was irritating.

[@JamesGowan]

Subbed & Liked! Enjoyed the video! Good work & God bless in 2024!

[@SKingJoy]

In the Chosen Simon falls on his knees before Jesus. I don't think Dallas wants to promote LDS. I think he is just doesn't want it to be a controversy to not watch the show. I am an evangelical Christian who rebukes LDS as heretical. I watch The Chosen with my children and it makes them want to learn more about the real Jesus and read their bibles. I think God uses this show to reach people. My question: if their are thousands, potentially millions of folks who give their life to Jesus after being inspired from watching the show, is the show not being used for God's purposes? The show says if it moves you read your Bible to learn about Jesus. If I am wrong, I of course ask the Holy Spirit to covict me. I never want to offend our Lord. My Pastor watches this show and so I know he loves the Lord as I do. So if it is wrong, I want to know.

[@ae_pd]

All things are used for God’s purposes. Drugs bring people to Christ too. But I wouldn’t recommend it. Just because God uses evil for good doesn’t mean we should put misrepresentations of the gospel into our minds. We are to guard our minds. We are weak, fallible and sinful in nature. This opens a door to ask questions like “Why does God need advice from Matthew for His sermon? Is He not really all knowing?”. There is a removal of reverence in the show. The bible is sufficient. My challenge would be why isn’t it enough? Is it not entertaining? Is it about entertainment? Or is it about showing the character of God and how we fall so very short without Him? We are called to do things not because they feel good or are entertaining but because they are in worship to a holy sovereign God who created everything. The world is diluting our Lord into an easy to swallow knockoff. It is dangerous. It does not worship our Lord and put Him in His rightful place. Why mess with things like that? Just a friendly thought.

[@vivianjenkins7706]

I agree with every point you made except "God uses evil for good".

[@samuelbrock4064]

I admit I watched the first season in just a couple days and was mesmerized. When I had watched it the second season was about to be released, but for some reason (Spirit of God) I found myself reluctant to watch it. I had seen some of Dallas’s interviews and also learned that dude that played Jesus was a mystic catholic. I later saw his interview about him lying on someone grave and communicated with him. I was so thankful that I never watched anymore. Thank y’all for this info and confirming my fear of continuing watching it! Thank God for giving us the Holly Spirit in our daily guidance! 🙏🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@brainiac1890]

Jesus was not a stand up comedian. Hollywood is from hell and anyone who gets their Biblical support from Hollywood is not born again. If you are born again the Truth will hit you in the face.

[@lilianaperez8907]

My husband asked me to watch the series with him. I was only able to watch season 1, zero desired to continue.. I had the exactly same feelings about it. I follow Jenkins on social media and his controversial posts takes off my credibility of any of his work and the fruit of his work!

[@AtamMardes]

Modern Western laws are NOT based on Christians values, otherwise slavery would still be a moral practice. Bible authors believed slavery is moral & suggested how to buy, sell & beat the slaves. No OT/NT Bible verse suggest slavery is immoral. Secular thinking ended slavery after about 1800 years of Christian values.

[@righterreeder]

@@lilianaperez8907remember to be like Sarah, formerly known as Sarai. Read Romans

[@mariaboletsis3188]

"SHOULD CHRISTIANS CHOOSE THE CHOSEN?" Um....that would be a BIG FAT NEGATIVE! This is the "OTHER JESUS" that Paul warns about in 2 Corinthians.

[@NewJerusalem2024]

Dear Justin! I can see how beautiful is your soul! This is message from Holy Spirit to you " I want to heal you, but you don't believe that I can do it, I can do whatever I want because I am who I am , but you have to ask me, repent, and stop to preach this false doctrines, and 100% believe that I can do it ,trust me,and let me to heal you, don't be stubborn " Here you are. I'm just a messenger. You will do as you want. Bless you brother!

[@crowznest438]

I understand your points about The Chosen but my broken, cold heart was healed during that series' first episode. No Christians had reached out to me. Every time I'd tried going to a local church, I was always an outsider. I know that The Chosen isn't Scripture. And, the Almighty has used this for His purposes. And curiously, The Chosen is why I listen to Justin Peters' daily Bible readings. Listen to it first thing every morning.

[@FlightProgramAborted]

I do understand where you are coming from, and I think it can turn peoples heads but I think it’s important that you find a good church to be a part of, not one that is cold, then mature your understanding of Jesus my immersing yourself in the Bible to grow and mature your undertstanding

[@crowznest438]

I do agree. I'm not sure you understand the problems of finding a good church in rural areas though. We need missionaries who aren't afraid to teach the truth.@@FlightProgramAborted

[@brijenell0201]

I really relate to Matthew's character for that reason. Feeling like an outsider and outcast. If Jesus saw me and asked me to follow Him, I'd cry so hard. From joy.

[@greglloyd1970]

I've been posting WWUTT videos every Wednesday on my Facebook page; I call it "WWUTT Wednesday". I think I'll post this interview and call it "Truth Tuesday". Thank you, brother Justin ,for once again informing and standing for the truth of the Word of God.

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

More Calvinist and Reformed propaganda. Don't do it. Theres a glut of this stuff already.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

,jesus is the main central figure of bible,didn`t agree with me we have find a bible with his name,where does jesus talked about trinity,

[@NextStopJesus]

MORNING PRAYER I dedicate myself to You Today and everyday Come and walk by my side And guard what I think and say Fill my heart with love and kindness As I thank and worship You I pray for revival in the world New faith as the morning dew Come to us and fill our hearts So that they overflow Fill our minds with thoughts of You So Your great peace we'll know O my Lord, you give so much Forever with you I pray I feel so loved and rich and blessed When at your feet I stay Shirley ❤ Written 9/7/2023

[@denisejacogl5492]

Thank you for what you shared about all Jesus genres. I agree.

[@munkeeBraynStoo]

I think it's a great show..no movie or show can perfectly show the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Christ perfectly. I think this show is wonderful

[@cindyreeves5048]

Same

[@evalinairish-spencer8239]

I remember watching Season One when it first started and becoming extremely disturbed by how the storyline was going. I honestly gave it a chance and watched it through episode three of Season Two. I stopped watching it because it just got worse in going against what is recorded in Scripture. I’ve listened to what Gabe and others have discussed about this program. Thanks to you and Gabe for continuing to discuss this. Others need to listen to this and I will be passing it on.

[@ericrojas9621]

That’s why I stopped watching also. There’s some parts where it’s not even close to scripture.

[@MadgeGreen]

Thank you both so much, and now I don't have to feel bad for not liking the Chosen!

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

So you can't not like something without the sanctioning of someone else?

[@willy9204]

​@@gospelchurchworld2429stop trolling

[@Onlyoneway.]

@@gospelchurchworld2429 Shoo troll!

[@AtamMardes]

Modern Western laws are NOT based on Christians values, otherwise slavery would still be a moral practice. Bible authors believed slavery is moral & suggested how to buy, sell & beat the slaves. No OT/NT Bible verse suggest slavery is immoral. Secular thinking ended slavery after about 1800 years of Christian values.

[@AuthorPaulGDay]

I just watched the first season, understanding some of the controversity. Every time I was confronted with a question I paused and did some research. I have to say that it threw me at first some of the background of all the characters. But, I thought this was a strength of the show. We've all wondered about what the desciples were like. In the series I saw their humanity. I have a pretty grounded in scripture. So, with that said. I had no problem with them messing a little with the context, so long as the biblical quotes were acurate. I have found so far (having yet to see seasons 2 and 3) I was impressed with the portrayal of Jesus. His humour, good nature and non fussed portrayal was very interesting. I also want to say that many people without knowledge of Christ, might actually be inspired to start searching and in today's woke world this is a good thing.

[@barbarabarnett8797]

I just finished watching, and l have learned so much. Two things really hit home for me. The images that will stay in our minds and how it is impossible to portray Christ, period! I absolutely love learning how to discern in a deeper way. I hope this makes sense. Thank you, Justin, for another informative video.

[@slash903]

The Chosen breaks, at minimum, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, and 9th Commandments. Christians should have nothing to do with this show.

[@alexivonkuciak3786]

By the way, the reason why Jenkins says that 95% of the show's dialog is not in the Gospel is quite simple and it has absolutely nothing to do with twisting the Scriptures. The amount of dialog per episodes, times seven seasons (their intent for the length of the series) is just so much dialog that even if you had all the words of a Gospel in it, it would be 5% of the dialog. Meaning that the Gospels have just snippets of the life of Jesus, the big highlights of his life but when you create a tv series you have to fledge the characters with more dialog than just what's in the Gospels the bring the characters to life. Yes the Jenkins took some creative liberties to rearrange the order of certain stories (the same way ancient biographies were done btw).

[@FirefighterAliveJC]

YES. I don’t understand why this is so difficult for the haters to understand.

[@michaellenard7581]

My view exactly. It’s not perfect but I have enjoyed watching.

[@stephenfennell]

​@@FirefighterAliveJCPlease don't say "hater" about someone who has given a detailed, careful rebuttal of something. Answrr their points. Anyway, we are _supposed_ to hate false teaching. If it's not false, you have to explain why, not just say "Hater."

[@bgorg1]

The guy who said “hater” was agreeing with a detailed explanation on why you can’t have exclusively and comprehensively copied dialogue from the gospels in this medium. That is a very detailed agreement

[@MightyMako]

@@stephenfennell This I agree with.

[@rachelseibert7882]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@margorice1]

He’s making comments about the music being annoying here and there. Subjective and petty. We know that the person who pays Jesus is an actor. Of course he will nor have an accurate portrayal but as Christians we all grow imaging what Jesus like and our images don’t match reality. This guest and his positions are fluff.

[@gloriauselton9897]

The main thing that warned me off about this show was this...if this was good, correct, and of Jesus it would have been bashed and attacked in every way, the fact that the world loved and embraced this show told me everything I needed to know. This show is "sounds good gobbly-goop!" So unfortunate that most people can't see past the pretty words!

[@trh1493]

amen

[@ruthlampkin9849]

You sound very judgmental! Watch it first and then critique

[@2lorishep]

@@ruthlampkin9849 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lucillejerome5511]

It told me instead that people are hungry for God, hungry for truth in a world that seems to be secular and anti-christian. Too many people have fallen away from all religions, so this is an antidote. I don't understand why there are so many people with blinders on to not see this truth that there must be some hope.

[@gloriauselton9897]

@@lucillejerome5511 wow, sooo they are all willing to embrace the fake lies of this show. Instead of finding the real Jesus in a bible. You make perfect sense for the world!

[@michaeljguy]

Dallas's shirt in the interview: GET USED TO DIFFERENT. Nah, I'll pass.

[@lucillejerome5511]

What do you think that means? Christians are different. It's the only one where God came to meet us. It's practically the only one the routinely is discriminated against.

[@michaeljguy]

@@lucillejerome5511 I mean like different "versions" of Christianity (as in beliefs that call themselves Christian when they are really not) like Mormonism, or even Roman Catholicism, those kinds of things that are behind the script of The Chosen. I'll pass on those things.

[@lucillejerome5511]

@@michaeljguy I disagree. As I said already in another post, there are three religious consultants who monitor the program. There is no Mormon, but there is one Catholic. I take it your denomination is not a consultant. So be it! I can handle watching a program and then comparing Jesus lines to what's in the bible.

[@michaeljguy]

@@lucillejerome5511 Jonathan Roumie is a mystic who prays to the dead. In an interview, he said while filming for Jesus Revolution he went to the grave site of Lonnie Frisbee and prayed a rosary "with" Lonnie, is the exact phrase he used. Something to keep in mind.

[@lucillejerome5511]

@@michaeljguy Np -don't need to keep that in mind. Not interested in even doublechecking your quote. Got to go and live my Christian life now. Goodbye

[@juliapurdum8783]

I've had church members try to make me feel bad because i don't watch the chosen. Nice to see others feel the same way. I couldn't get past the first episode

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

You're missing out.

[@marciadiehl5733]

@@gospelchurchworld2429 I have noticed that you have been trolling every person who has a testimony that they don't want to watch The Chosen. Just because you have "chosen" this show to be your new idol, not every discerning Christian sees it your way...and thank the Lord for it. I watched the whole first season of The Chosen because a very dear friend of mine begged me to watch it. She has a real problem with fleshly love and confuses it with agape love that God has for His creation. My friend has a crush on Jonathan Roumie who plays the role of Christ on the show. That is a red flag for any Holy Spirit filled believer right there. I was convicted in my heart to quit watching The Chosen after the first season. Way too many liberties taken with adding new "scripture" whole cloth to God's Word that in my opinion is heresy...and false teaching. My friend was very upset that I refused to watch the show anymore...even to the point of crying her eyes out as if I had stabbed her in the back. Her worship of this show has brought me to my knees to ask God to open her eyes to the wicked subtle subterfuge of heresy in this brainwashing show. You have repeatedly asked for scripture to back up the false teachings of this show. Well here you are: Revelation 22:18 & 19 "I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book." Revelation 19:10 "Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." You mess with the words of scripture, you are messing with the very testimony of Jesus. It is a fearful thing to distort, add, and subtract from the Word of God. Instead of harassing Christians on this comments section, you need to pray for your own deceived soul to be taken in so easily by Dallas Jenkins and his "creative writers" who have written and presented a different Gospel of Jesus Christ. And while you are at it...pray that Dallas is convicted and asks our Heavenly Father for forgiveness for having the hubris and pride to think he can improve the words of God and Jesus. All scripture is Holy Spirit breathed...and Jenkins has choked Him.

[@Onlyoneway.]

@@gospelchurchworld2429 Shoo shill!

[@celuiquipeut6527]

Same for me. Adter the fiirst episode, i knew this was heretical. They remade the whole story, changed the nature of the characters. Made up too much stuff. There is already ENOUGH in the scriptures. You dont need to invent all this BS. And when you see something not following the SCRIPTURE, you KNOW its NOT from God.

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

No they didn't....that's a pack of lies@@celuiquipeut6527

[@melodysmith674]

As someone who hadn’t picked up my bible in years, The Chosen drove me to want to read my bible to see how accurate it is. It is a show, but for me, it’s a show that has got me on a journey of faith. How many other people are on that same journey because of that show that would not be without it? If you’re already a church going, bible reading Christian, I can see your point, but that wasn’t me. If I had seen your video before I saw the show, would I be where I am today. Probably not.

[@markmaynard8105]

Im a born again Christian... Im a child of the most high and pray to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob... i will agree there is added stuff to the Chosen but JESUS CAN BE FOUND IN THIS SHOW... THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN MANIFEST ITS SELF IN IT AND TOUCH THE SOUL of a sinner and see a need for Jesus... This will plant seeds in the unbelievers...and that's the most important part.. God bless

[@jamieflynn7484]

Justin, THANK YOU SO MUCH for having Gabriel on your show and showing me how wrong I am about this show. I'm one who LOVED it, who has been waiting on pins and needles for the next season, but thanks to you both, that ends now! I've also sent your video to my sister so she can see the truth also and stop watching. You both are correct, the scriptures ARE enough and they ALONE should fulfill us, Thank you and God bless you both✝❤

[@patriciabarron7707]

Why take JPeters word for it? Against millions who love the Chosen, and thousands whose lives have been changed by it. I for one, won't be watching Justin Peters any more. Listen instead, to the testimonies of those who have come to Jesus, or had their faith greatly strengthened , through the Chosen. ( and it has nothing to do with Mormons)

[@fawnleegreene7688]

​@@patriciabarron7707Produced by Mormans, the chosen offers a combo platter of non Biblical scenarios....fictional. I was once a huge supporter. I thank God to of prayed for discernment, to repent of anything that would grieve Jesus. I am digging into scripture like nothing before.

[@patriciabarron7707]

@@fawnleegreene7688 This is nonsense. It is NOT produced by Mormons!! Where do you get that notion from????

[@ilikieyou]

You two are the modern-day scribes and Pharisees. Jamieflynn7484 don't let these two talking heads discourage your worship of Christ. Did your heart not burn within you? The Holy Spirit bears witness of all truth. Think of all the people that have been touched by the Holy Spirit and brought unto Christ through the Chosen. Don't take my word, don't take their word. Take it to God and ask him directly James 1:5. We don't have to rely on the arm of flesh to tell us how to interpret scripture. We can always ask God ourselves '

[@ilikieyou]

You can always ask God directly.

[@SebastianLewisDove]

God Bless Justin Peters and his ministry in the Almighty name of Jesus!!!

[@nancysmith6685]

Amen

[@kathyd456]

Amen!

[@shannonlmc]

WWUTT IS my absolute fav channel!!!! You’re second Justin 😅😂

[@ginastefan1020]

I live in a condo complex of 372 flats with elderly people, all of them are over 55 years old and many are close to passing over. Most of them are non-believing or lukewarm, this is facts in Sweden. They are lonely, sad and have given up life. The first step for them is to watch the Chosen, because I know many people around the world came to Jesus watching these series. I bought a cable between my laptop and a big tv-screen and have got a local and time, one hour per week for the whole year ahead. We begin on May 7th 2024. I pray that some should turn to faith and receive the Blessed Hope!

[@darleneminix-tracey3712]

EXCELLENT interview! Insightful information! ❤️ I never felt drawn to watch The Chosen, although I had seen a few clips like you have, Justin. I keep thinking of the latest Bible passage that I memorized: 1st Peter 1: verses 3 thru 9. I LOVE THIS PASSAGE SO VERY MUCH! It reveals soooo much information in so few words! ❤️ From the NKJ, the end of it reads ..."Jesus Christ, whom having NOT SEEN, you love. Though NOW you do not see Him, YET BELIEVING, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith - the salvation of your souls". ❤️🙏❤️

[@EXPWUC]

Thank you brother Justin, truth is, much as we pray, we should pray for DISCERNMENT

[@gospelchurchworld2429]

We still need discernment but not from false teachers of Calvinism and Cessationism.

[@EXPWUC]

@@gospelchurchworld2429 DISCERNMENT doesn't come from ANYONE!!!!! (IT'S ONE OF THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS)

[@janicep1508]

I mostly agree, but also think their position is a bit too extreme. So we can't have an Easter play at church anymore? I think that is a powerful ministry for people to see the passion of Christ.

[@dianaveloz5341]

Thank you for this video! TRUTH BROUGHT OUT!!!

[@dwainscott292]

Thanks for having Gabe on. I show his WWUTT videos often in our department gatherings before SS often. I did not know he moved to the great state of Texas.

[@MEZafiro]

Please... Can someone pray for my exhusband's salvation...and a possible restoration of my marriage. Its been 2 yrs, but nothing is impossible for God. Thank you

[@kw5021]

Sister, in all the fuss about this dumb show, you shine a light on our primary role; to love God and to love our neighbor. I will certainly pray for your ex husband and the restoration of your marriage. May God be glorified in the healing of your union, which is intended to parallel the relationship of Christ and the Church. I pray that He will comfort your anxious heart and fill your loneliness with His peace. If your husband was appointed to salvation, the Lord will not pass him by. Be the woman nagging the judge, but know that the judge loves you and has a plan for you to bring you from this moment, to His throne.

[@susanneohmes1044]

Great conversation! I saw the Passion of the Christ when it came out, I was appalled then, averted my eyes whenever cavizels face came in sight, not wanting an impression of my Holy God in my mind! I saw Ben Hur as a new believer, loved it, because you never see “ Jesus “ face, only the effect he had on the person he was dealing with in the scene!

[@dkac8936]

I'm almost completed with this video and you guys have done an excellent job of putting forth what I always believed to be true about this series. One of you just said that the rich man was in the lake. No he was not. That will not occur until the great throne judgement. We all still have so much more to learn.

[@Pastor_Grant]

My only regret is that I cannot click thumbs up on this video multiple times

[@kathyd456]

I'll help ya out... 😄

[@Dorina55]

Big NO to any Jesus movie! Thank you for reviewing CHOSEN!

[@bprathe3205]

Really? I’ve lead hundreds to Christ in the jungles of the Amazon and Cambodia using THE JESUS MOVIE. Careful what you close your mind to before knowing what you’re talking about.

[@jimmacdonald1147]

Justin, i have found the word for word shows well done. And i thank you for all the work you do. Would love to meet you. Live here in Fla also.

[@kimkretzsinger5670]

I’m so Thankful I’ve never been led to see thy Chosen🙏 This podcast confirms that! So does Holy Spirit✝️✝️🙌🙌🙌 Thank you gentlemen and God bless y’all for speaking out of love for our Savior Jesus Christ 🥰❌⭕️♥️😘✝️✝️✝️