Jesus Film Project
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Translation: Overcoming Language Barriers with the Gospel
When Jesus gave the church the Great Commission, this came with the task of overcoming the language barriers that existed for different people groups. We see the Spirit tackling this initial hurdle with the gift of tongues at Pentecost when people from all over the world heard the disciples “declaring the wonders of God” in their…
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Partner Spotlight: Renew World Outreach
Reaching the unreached is a lot more challenging than one might think. Of the billions of people who have never heard of Jesus, many live in hard-to-reach areas and are oral learners who either can’t read or prefer to learn through hearing or speaking. On top of that, many live in oppressive environments with limited…
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Why is this so hard?
I was always a shy kid. I hated meeting new people, and the thought of speaking to strangers was so hard! But right after I surrendered to Jesus, I had lots of amazing conversations with friends and total strangers about the radical change that had just taken place in my life. Whether outside of a…
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What Does the Bible Tell Us about the Conversion of Saul?
The conversion of Saul (also known as the apostle Paul) is one of the most dramatic events in the New Testament. And it set off a chain of events that would forever change the course of history. Saul—persecutor of the early church—would dramatically become an influential figure in the gospel’s spread. Who was Saul? Why…
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Christian Stories of Changed Lives from Around the World
Contributing to the gospel’s spread is so rewarding. It’s gratifying to know that you’re contributing to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. But one particularly edifying byproduct of evangelism is witnessing the impact the gospel has on people’s lives. All over the world, people experience freedom and healing when they discover Jesus. Hearing these Christian…
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Easter Thoughts with Jesus Film Project’s Elizabeth Schenkel
Elizabeth Schenkel is a leading voice in Jesus Film Project®, screenwriter of the “Rivka” series, and executive producer of the animated short film “Chosen Witness,” an animated film based on the Easter story. She brings the richness of her life in missions and ministry to each product she creates. Over the years, Elizabeth has written…
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What Is the Gospel, and How Do I Share It?
At the end of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15, emphasis added). This is a command that Matthew also includes at the end of his Gospel: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth…
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Who Was Simon the Sorcerer
Simon the Sorcerer is one of the most provocative characters in the New Testament. Luke tells us Simon’s story as he describes the gospel moving beyond Jerusalem into the outlying territories. For an overview of Simon’s story, check out this scene from the Book of Acts film. Now let’s jump into the Bible to see what we…
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3 Tips for Mentoring People into a Passion for Evangelism
The Great Commission isn’t a secret. It’s right there in the New Testament. If you’ve been a Christian for a while, you know that Jesus has tasked us to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to…
