Jesus Film Project
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Why Did Jesus Have to Be Baptized?
All four of the Gospels tell us that Jesus was baptized, and the fact that each of the four writers mentions it confirms its significance to the gospel narrative. So what is it about Jesus’ baptism that makes it so important? When we think about baptism within a Christian context, we think of it as…
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3 Tips for Using Short Films in Small-Group Discussions
When it comes to running a small group, good dialogue is everything. You want deep conversation in an informal setting. This allows people to share their thoughts and wrestle with critical ideas in a safe environment. Short films can play a powerful and significant role in spurring these discussions for several reasons: They don’t require…
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Prayer For the Great Commission
In his letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul specifically asked for evangelistic prayer. “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as…
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40 Inspirational Prayer Quotes
Prayer is such an important topic for Christians, but it’s also one that engenders a lot of confusion and even guilt. We understand the importance of prayer, but struggle to cultivate the practice. It’s because of this that there are so many books concerning prayer-whether that be on the theology of prayer or the practice.…
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Just How Reached Is The World?
One of the last things Jesus told the disciples was to make disciples of all the nations. This command, known as the Great Commission, has mobilized the church since its inception.Christians throughout the ages-from the apostle Paul to evangelist Billy Graham-have helped take the good news around the world. We should stop and consider where…
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Learning to Serve Like Jesus
In John’s first letter to the church, he addresses the need for Jesus’ followers to model themselves after His example: We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in…
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12 Bible Verses about Good Works
There can be a lot of confusion around the topic of good works among Christians. Jesus’ salvation is a gift of grace that He doesn’t expect us to earn through our performance. We don’t have to earn forgiveness by adding more weight to the good-deeds side of the scale. That said, what we do still…
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12 Bible Verses about Redemption
Humans love redemption stories. Our movies, literature, and folklore focus heavily on someone trying to make up for a mistake or tragedy in their past. Maybe it’s something they did, or perhaps it’s something that was done to them. Each story pulls you in with the hope that the protagonist can do something to mend…
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55 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus
Some scholars believe there are more than 300 prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament. These prophecies are specific enough that the mathematical probability of Jesus fulfilling even a handful of them, let alone all of them, is staggeringly improbable—if not impossible. Peter Stoner, Chairman of the Departments of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena College,…