What's Wrong With 'The Chosen'?

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[Stroud]

The most common praise for this show that I hear is that it shows a "friendly" and "humorous" side of Jesus. My question to them is, why do you feel it necessary to see a side of Jesus that Scripture does not describe? Is the Holy Spirit's account in the Gospels not sufficient? I think people want to humanize Jesus to be more comfortable with Him. While He is fully man, He is not just another man. He is the God-man.

[hisservants]

It is heart breaking to see so many be drawn into watching the Chosen. There is a lack of discernment in the church that is concerning.

[rev.b.ryngksai]

They are presenting a view of Jesus that is not found in the Gospels but is present in the culture of the West (America, NAR and Mormonism).

[thehuguenot]

I suppose the movie is ok, as long as you know your bible before going into it. Just dont rely on entertainment to be your source of info.

[golddenstar]

This tv series is literally wolfs in sheep’s disguised

[Jesus_is_Lord-]

The Chosen has a lot of red flags that I can't even watch without grieving the Holy Spirit.

[Kradeex]

I never watched it but many many Christian’s told me about it and to watch it I was skeptical because i know no one would make a hit tv show that perfectly accounts everything in the Bible. Imma stick to my Bible!

[ashleejohnson]

Good finally more exposing of it! When I watched it for the first time over a year ago or so, I couldn’t get into it. I was boring. I tried it again and there is a worldliness about it! It doesn’t depict Jesus as I know Him. Woman disciple following along, showing Jesus mess up while “practicing” the sermon on the mount. Not to mention all this talk of Mormon connection. Anyone else feel this??

[Joe]

I would add a correction. 3 Nephi 15:9 says I am the Law and the light.
It doesn't say I'm the Law of Moses.
I'm not a Mormon, but it is important to be factual.

[EricGarcialife]

If you're not spiritually strong and can't understand how to stomach backstories then don't watch it. There's no need for this video at all. The Chosen brought me to read the Bible. I thank this show for that.

[hthrun]

I haven't watched too much of the Chosen, but one part I recall standing out to me was when Jesus tried to talk John the Baptist out of confronting Herod. I didn't think that's something Jesus would do, knowing that He willing gave Himself...

[mikemoguin]

Never watched it nor do I plan to. It is stunning and disappointing to see so many Christians getting into this program. I'm grateful for solid men of God like you, Pastor Gabe, that are here to expose it.

[firstcityfilms]

As a filmmaker, there are aspects the show that I like and others that I feel take too many liberties with the Bible. It's written and shot better than 90+% of hokey "Faith based films" (and by written I don't mean the liberties pastor Gabe mentioned). One of the biggest problems I have is that they portray Matthew as "autistic" and Jesus doesn't know anyone's name until they give it. Jesus also asks questions about things GOD would already know. HE'S GOD! I'm glad Gabe has taken the time to give further insight.

[japexican]

Jerry B. Jenkins: 'The Chosen' series not a 'substitute' for reading the Bible, going to church

[wheeler]

This is my wife's favorite program and will continue to be because it makes her feel good. That's why the guy made this so people would pursue a feel good Jesus and not embraced the gospel of the truth which is why Jesus came to tell the truth in the 1st place; not some washed out watered down version of it. I want nothing to do with compromise!

[ichiman]

Well, The Chosen does have a disclaimer about dramatization for the purpose of the show and all that, but Dallas Jenkins has been pretty clear that this is not an "adding to the Bible" nor a "replacement" it's just an artistic project about Jesus, while not perfect, it has been fruitful, people have come closer to Christ because of it! So glory to God for it.

[KennyTaylor_JesusIsLord]

No movie about Christ was without creative license. It is a very positive portrayal of Christ and has born fruit. Planning a TV show about Christ that will last 6 to 7 seasons is bound to have a huge amount of artistic license. This channel is very good about things related to doctrine, but this is like arguing about translations of the Bible. This show is bringing millions of people around the world to hear about Christ that normally wouldn’t. As the apostle Paul states in Phil 1:18, “But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, wether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this, I rejoice.”

[joshuasnyder]

One can argue Matthew had the most detailed and informative sermon on the mount.

[duncanfox]

I have the personal conviction that it is wrong to portray any of the Bible. Without realizing it, millions of people now unconsciously think of the chosen when they think of any of the gospels, even if they first read the Bible because video imagery is so powerful. Similar to how Satan uses music because of how much it unconsciously influences us and sticks in our mind. God designed that to make it so the psalms are easier to remember and internalize, but it can be corrupted easily.

[Guydudeperson]

Couple problems I have with this video,
1. READ the disclaimer
2. Jesus is "The Law of Moses" because he is the fulfillment of the law and perfected it by taking the punishment that breaking the law sentenced us to.
3. I saw the encounter with the woman at well as her assuming that because he was a prophet he would "preach" at her putting her down, criticize, chastise, and excommunicate her like the rest of her people, Jesus said "no" not that he was not a prophet, but no that he wouldn't do that. He showed her the love of God and forgiveness.
4. He did start a revolution. A revolution that effects not just this age but the age to come.

I think we play into the enemies plan of discention when we as brothers pick to death what God is doing through our other brothers.
I really like this channel and totally support it but can't get behind throwing stones at the show.