Grocery Store and the Gibson Movie !

I'll be right there with ya, BroRP!

 

Hmm yeah if someone comes to me asking more about Jesus because they saw The Passion, you bet I'm gonna stop in my tracks and say "ok, is this satan or is it Jesus?? Hmmmm, I mean so many times Satan brings people to be curious about Jesus Christ and wanting to know more about him, kind of a stupid devil isn't he?

 

I'm curious if the excitement in Heaven when the angels rejoice once a soul has been set free from sin if that is also considered "warm fuzzies"?

 

See without the film you might not have had a chance to complain about it.

God works in mysterious ways.

RO 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (NIV)

 

I was too. But hey, that's ok. The truth shall withstand the most intensive scrutiny.

I just want to say, I think it is time we quit waiting for the world to conform to Christ because the church has conformed to the world.

I am sorry, but if I can't get an Amen to that, there is no use me giving one to my own statement.
Bro. Dallas Eaton

 

Amen Brother Dallas!

 

Bro Dallas, I think all of us who support the movie understand the it is not exalty according to scripture, but what we dont understand is why you and others will not take this turn it around and use it for good,millions of people are going to see this movie and it's up to us to reache out to them help them understand the truth,if we can use this movie to do it then yes I wll Amen my own statement. Bro. Danny

 

Since Diane has started a new thread, I guess that I can come back on here.

Servent said:

I think all of us who support the movie understand the it is not exalty according to scripture, but what we dont understand is why you and others will not take this turn it around and use it for good,millions of people are going to see this movie and it's up to us to reache out to them help them understand the truth,if we can use this movie to do it then yes I wll Amen my own statement.

S&T:

If they go and see it on their own, that is one thing, but should we send them to it as a teaching tool?


http://www.baptistboard.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/10/3748/6.html#000083

 

S&T, No not at all. Im not saying to use it as a teaching tool, people will go see this movie and they will have question about it. this movie can and will bring on many witnessing opertuinties. I have not seen the move yet,I will because I want to be prepared if someone who has seen it wants to talk to a crhistian who has seen it. It is possable they would reather talk to some one who has seen the movie.when you think about it is just a movie, nothing can or will ever take the place of my bible

 

As mentioned a couple of times I have had a few good chances to witness as a result of saying why I am not going, but I am not going to praise Mel Gibson for those opportunties. I am glad for ANY chance to witness.

God does not need MelGibson or Hollywood, but He can work in spite of this kind of thing if we allow Him.

 

No were did I say GOD need Mel Gibson or Hollywood What I am saying is take something that Mel and Hollywood made THAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SEE AND USE IT FOR SOMETHING GOOD,Turn it around and use it.

 

You are right Bro. Danny, my last statement is out of line. Forgive me for my rudeness.

I will stand by all else that I said however.

God Bless
Bro. Dallas Eaton

 

proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure He is a shield unto to them that put their trust in him.

 

Maybe Im coming across the wrong way, Im not in anyway supporting the movie or Mel Gibson.But I do believe that GOD can and will use it because people are going to see it.I do believe in being prepared for any question that may come my way.If GOD chose to use a donkey, why not Mel and his movie, hey same thing.

 

As I've said before I wasn't going to see it, but when an unsaved friend asked me to go I thought it would be an open door. It got her interested in Jesus, and I think we all know that Jim Cavezil isn't Jesus, and Mel isn't God, I don't think she took that from the movie. She had questions and I answered them, after spending much time in prayer before going to the movie. I also prayed that the unscriptural stuff that we may have seen (this is before the movie mind you) wouldn't stick with her or her husband. It did open doors to witness to her, I lent her a book, which I mentioned in another post, and slipped a note into it that had Roman's road on it...and my church and myself are in prayer for her and her husband. Did it touch something deep inside of her??? Only God knows that...Do I give Mel praise for putting out such a graphic movie? No I give ALL thanks and praise to HIM alone as He's given me opportunities, HE will work all things to HIS benefit.

We started to discus the movie at a VBS get together yesterday and it caused nothing but conflict...people are so blinded to the eccumenical movement..."why can't we all get along"...thank the Lord I accidentally spilled paint on someone and that eased the tension. There's only one statement that I would like to make and that is this...

Not only do Baptist's come to this board, but also non baptists, lost people seeking "THE WAY", confused and spiritually ignorant people too. If we amongst ourselves, in that I mean Baptist's, argue this much, what is that showing these people???? I've half a notion to leave myself...

BOG
You only love Jesus as much as the person you love the least...

 

I got this in a newsletter...

The Movie, Yes That One . . .


I have been asked by a good many people as to what I think about the movie, "The Passion Of The Christ." My opinion is probably different than the majorities but it should be worth considering so here goes . . .


Let me say first of all that I don’t watch "Religious Movies" and I won’t make an exception for this one. There was a time when I did look at these things but as I began to study the Bible I became aware that somewhere along the line, these movies would either add to or take away from the Holy Word of God. We are warned about that in Revelation 22: 18-19. It has always amazed me how Christians can see a movie and accept it as fact regardless of what the Bible says and then they teach the movie instead of the Bible.


Movies and Hollywood are about money, make no mistake about it. This particular movie had been promoted so until it had already profited twice what it cost to make it before it even opened in theaters. When you read this it will have already grossed over 300 million dollars according to reports. Tell me now, is that about money or what?


I have heard people talking about this movie and as they talk I am hearing some things such as, "What a great movie, there was not a dry eye in the place." Others are saying, "I didn’t remember some parts of it in the movie being the same way as in the bible but the right stuff far out weighed the wrong stuff." The last time I checked God was "RIGHT" and He doesn’t compromise His Word just to work on some ones emotions. But you see, Movie makers know that you can show, Blood, Guts, and Tears, and get a crowd every time.


Now folks, I’m not trying to rain on your parade but listen to this . . . There is no way to ever feel what Jesus felt when He suffered and died for us regardless of what you see. Another thing, no one and I mean no one ever has a right to play the part of Jesus at any place or any time. That goes for the movies or in Church services.


By the way, if this movie is having the effect on people like they claim it is, we will know by The Attendance In Church.

 

BalmofGilead you said, "The last time I checked God was "RIGHT" and He doesn’t compromise His Word just to work on some ones emotions. "

I think you said that very well. It really made me think of some Scriptures, that perhaps also say it. I hope that it's alright to use KJ. I can use literal if people prefer. It's just harder to access.

1 John 2:21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!...
23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

You said, " if this movie is having the effect on people like they claim it is, we will know by The Attendance In Church"

To me it's not the numbers. It's the heart change and the 'new man' that will show whether the conviction is real. Based on sight and emotion, the decision will not stand.

What is disturbing to me is that while the movie appears to be popular to Christians and non Christians alike---that doesn't seem to align to Scripture. If it is really the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the world will hate it. Jesus said that.

John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

That concept puzzles me. How can the world suddenly love the Gospel or Jesus Christ, while also rejecting Him?

 

Welcome SharpSword, You said:

This is the question many have been asking of this concept of the movie being called the 'greatest evangelical tool in the last 100 years'.

Keep asking, I am sure someone knows the answer.

God Bless
Bro. Dallas Eaton

 

How can the world suddenly love the Gospel or Jesus Christ, while also rejecting Him?

"And that's EXACTLY how I feel about the season everyone thinks Jesus is the reason for. The world HATES Him, so why would it "celebrate" His Birth? Christmas is a season looking for a reason! (hey, I'm just doing my shoppin' early).

 

Love ya granny

God Bless