Jesus Film Project
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3 Lessons from the Gospel of John
John had a unique relationship with Jesus. He was one of three disciples who were part of Christ’s inner circle. Together with Peter and James, John witnessed the raising of Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:37) and the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9). He was also present in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-37) during Jesus’ agonizing, prayer-filled night…
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Why did Jesus Have to die?
Famed nineteenth-century minister Alexander Maclaren once said, “The cross is the center of the world’s history; the incarnation of Christ and the crucifixion of our Lord are the pivot round which all the events of the ages revolve.” It’s obvious that Christ’s death is essential to the gospel. After all, the symbol of Christianity is…
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3 Lessons from the Apostle Peter
Peter is one of Scripture’s most endearing characters. There’s just something dynamic about his personality. It’s so easy to identify with him because he’s so utterly human. We see him opening his mouth at inappropriate times and saying outlandish things. One minute you’ll find him promising undying devotion to Jesus, and the next he’s standing…
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5 Lessons from the Apostle Thomas
The disciples were ordinary, everyday people. The more we learn about them, the better we understand the New Testament-and how Jesus used people just like us to plant His church. Who was the apostle Thomas? Chances are that you know Thomas as “doubting Thomas.” The Gospels don’t tell us a lot about him, so he’s…
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40 Interesting Facts about Jesus
Time magazine calls Jesus the most influential figure in history. Jaroslav Pelikan, Yale University’s professor of history, agrees: “Regardless what anyone may personally think or believe about him, Jesus of Nazareth has been the dominant figure in the history of Western culture for almost twenty centuries. If it were possible, with some sort of super-magnet, to…
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What Does the Name Jesus Mean?
The name of Jesus means Savior and is virtually the same as the Old Testament name Joshua. Both names communicate the fact that it is God who saves people from their sins. The Bible places a lot of emphasis on the importance of names-especially the names of God. Most of the names used in Scripture…
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The Names of God in the Bible
Take a moment to think about your name. Would you say it adequately describes who you are to someone who’s never met you? In the West, we tend to name children after beloved family members or find names that are popular, interesting, or unique. But in many other cultures, naming things is much more significant.…
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Why Is the Resurrection of Jesus So Important?
Without the cross and empty tomb, there is no Christian faith. Christ’s death and resurrection are that integral to Christianity. But the cross often seems to take center stage. In Corinth, Paul focused his strategy on preaching Christ crucified. And the cross, the picture of Jesus’ sacrifice, is ultimately the symbol that represents Christianity. But…
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Who Is Jesus?
There’s no question that Jesus is one of history’s most significant figures. His name has reverberated throughout the last 2,000 years, and His contribution has been felt worldwide. As the renowned historian and philosopher, Will Durant, has said, “The triumph of Christ was the beginning of democracy.” To gauge the impact of Jesus from Nazareth,…