Jesus Film Project
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What Does the Parable of the Shrewd Manager Mean?
The way Jesus taught captured the imagination of His audiences. More often than not, Jesus used stories called parables to communicate critical truths to His followers. These truths were easy to understand and remember unless one’s heart was too hard (Matthew 13:11-13). For modern readers, Jesus’s parables provide challenge, comfort, and inspiration-and occasionally, some disagreement.…
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How Can I Know When It’s the Right Time to Share the Gospel?
When Christians think about sharing their faith, they tend to focus on the words they’ll say. They want to be prepared to communicate the gospel accurately, and they want to respond to questions and objections thoughtfully. But many Christians quickly discover that knowing what to share doesn’t prepare you to know when to share. In…
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4 Tips for Getting Over the Fear of Sharing Your Faith
When it comes to sharing their faith, many Christians find themselves in a quandary. They know they should tell others about Jesus, but they’re afraid to do so. We recently conducted a multigenerational survey on evangelism. When we asked the 1,600+ respondents why they didn’t share their faith, fear was the number one response. Some…
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What Did Jesus Say about Sin?
The Old Testament had a lot to say about sin. Not only was humanity overcome by a condition that separated them from God, but God’s own people (Israel) were caught in a continual cycle that kept them at odds with their Creator. Not only is sin directly and indirectly mentioned throughout the Old Testament, but…
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5 Things You Can Do to Build Community at Your Church
Sadly, it’s possible to attend the same church for years without developing any meaningful relationships. You sit near the same people every week, worshiping together without even learning each other’s names. If you’re new to your church, it’d be nice to think that you’ll simply build a community over time. But if you don’t make…
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What Is the Sermon on the Mount?
The Sermon on the Mount has been called history’s greatest sermon. Even people who are unfamiliar with Christianity are familiar with many of the teachings that come from Jesus’s most famous sermon. They’re familiar with His teachings to love one’s enemies, not judge others, and even the Lord’s Prayer-even if they’ve only learned these things…
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We Asked 1,600+ Christians Why They Don’t Share Their Faith
In Jesus Film Project’s® Multigenerational Survey on Evangelism, we asked more than 1,600 Christians about what they thought churches and ministries should focus on when sharing the gospel. And we also asked about their personal approach to evangelism. We asked questions like: It’s not surprising that people were much more likely to talk about their…
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30 Bible Verses about Peace
When we think of peace in the west, we’re often thinking about an absence of conflict or feelings of serenity. The biblical words for peace (usually shalom in Hebrew and eirēnē in Greek) cover a number of ideas. They encompass living in harmony with others, the satisfaction of achieving our highest goals, and enjoying wholeness,…
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What Is the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector About?
When it comes to prayer, the posture of our heart matters. Our attitude in approaching God has a significant impact on how those prayers are received. To illustrate this point, Jesus told a parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisee’s prayer “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a…