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14
Feb
2004
The Passion of The Christ


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The Passion Of The Christ
A review by Joseph S. Bonsall

Much has already been written or said about this Mel Gibson project.
Every talking head on television and every newspaper columnist has certainly weighed in with an opinion.

Therefore, this little commentary will not be very long.


I urge you to forget about the hype.......the Gospel according to Mel....... The Greatest Story Ever SOLD....... warnings of anti-Semitism....... Diane Sawyer....... etc., etc.

I simply urge you to go and see this movie as soon as possible.

Is it hard to watch sometimes? Oh, yes!

Is it bloody and violent? Yes, it is!

Is there love beyond measure? Oh, yes, there is!

Is there a promise of victory over sin and the grave because of the willing sacrifice of God?s only Son? YES.......THERE IS!

Is this movie true to the Scriptures? YES, IT IS!

The Passion is the "old, old story"? that you know by heart. Mr. Gibson has managed to put it all there on a big screen, kind of unplugged and raw and very personal.

If Jesus Christ already lives in your heart....... you will weep at times because of the great love shown by the Savior. He had to do this in order to change the world and provide a plan of Salvation for mankind. Although, as the old Gospel song says, "He could have called ten thousand angels......." at anytime....... to free Him from the torment and lift Him high above the moment. While watching the Son of God bearing my sin on a movie screen, I found myself sort of wishing that He would do just that!

However, I have read the book, and I know the ending. Christ endured the torment and pain and suffering....... for me....... and for YOU!

When that stone rolls away at the end....... well, there is victory and truth and a promise for the world! I am overwhelmed and thankful.

Thanks Mr. Gibson. The Passion is a great movie that arrives at a very poignant time in our history.

Do NOT miss seeing this film!

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Reader Comments

I saw this movie yesterday. It greatly moved me and reminded me not only of Christ's great agony in purchasing our redemption, but also that Christ has made this present world today so much of a better place. Since the advent of Christ and His message that has spread across the world many countries have outlawed the horrible methods of punishment that were prevalent in the ancient Roman world.

As one Church of God songwriter once penned, "His blood has made a change in me." Praise God for that change.


Commented by On 02/25/2004
I will be viewing the movie tomorrow. I just wanted to say that I have recently came acrossed a song just released by Third Promise "What He Would Not Do" that diplicts the message that Christ would never change his mind for what He did on Calvary for you and I. A Challenge to all viewers and listeners of southern gospel radio. Please view this movie because it brings to reality the long-suffering and pain that Jesus went through for you and I; then listen to "What He Would Not Do"; by Third Promise and see if this beautiful song that has already touched so many hearts; Goes perfectly with this movie. God Bless You All


Commented by On 02/25/2004
I saw this movie about three weeks ago at a pastor's conference in Florida. I have been in church all my life (38 years). I went to a Christian school, attended a Christian college and am now serving in full time ministry as an associate pastor. I have heard about, studied, preached, taught, and sung about the cross for a long, long time. I read all the reviews and listened to the talking heads and had even listened to some folks who had already seen the movie. None of this even came close to preparing me for what I was about to experience. I had been praying for a long time that God would bring the fresh oil of revival to my soul (yes, even preachers need revival!) and He used this movie to answer my prayer. The last three weeks have been like nothing I have ever experienced in my Christian life. The power of the Spirit is fresh upon me, I have a love for Christ like I never had before and a love for people like I never knew existed. If you are a believer, please watch this movie prayerfully and let the Holy Spirit move in your heart. You will be amazed at what He will do in your life if you will let Him.
Our local theater has afforded to our church a great opportunity to stand outside the theater and pass out information anwering questions that the movie will raise and showing people how to have a personal relationship with Jesus. As I stood there last night watching folks as they came out of the theater, the looks on their faces were incredible. Some were truly broken, others were just stunned. All were quiet. This is without a doubt one of the greatest evangelistic opportunites that will ever be afforded to the church. Ask God how He would have your church to reach out to the millions who will see this film in the coming weeks. God bless you.


Commented by On 02/26/2004
I Have never had a movie impact me so powerfully as did "The Passion Of The Christ". Of course, it's not just a movie. It really happened. Only worse. I sat in my seat sobbing and wincing with every blow. I caught myself mouthing the words "I'm Sorry! I'm Sorry!" It was my sin that nailed Him to that tree. Our sin!

Now, 4 days after seeing the movie, it's just under the surface. Quiet time, prayer time, a song about the cross or the blood, or numerous other things and I'm sobbing again. It doesn't take much.

All I know is that I love Him more today than I ever thought possible, and I pray I never get over it.

We are all indebted to Mel Gibson for having the courage of his convictions to make this film, endure the persecution, and bring it to us.

Thank You, Lord for all you did for me!


Commented by Bob Whitehead On 03/01/2004
I recently watched this incredible movie and I have never seen anything like it. All of the other movies that depict what Jesus did for us on the cross don't even come close to what was depicted in this movie. God really gave Mel Gibson a real insight into something that is desperately needed....a realistic look at just what Jesus did for us. This movie is very graphic but even as graphic as it is there are still things that our Savior went through that aren't shown. There were kids sitting behind us at the theater who were cutting up and making jokes before the movie started but by the time the movie was over they were in tears. This movie is making an impact like no other and I pray that people everywhere will watch it and see just how much Jesus loves us. We have heard about the cross and what Jesus did for us all our lives but it has never been as real as it is now.


Commented by On 03/01/2004
After seeing "The Passion", Nancy and I drove home and said nothing. We were reminded why we do what we do. After all the blah...blah...blahs, I am forever greatful to Mel Gibson and his determination to not only make an extraordinary film, but take on the persecution. I find myself even more determined to tell the world what he did for me.


Commented by Dan Keeton On 03/01/2004
I am a 43 year old Praise and Worship Leader who has felt His Precious Spirit Annoint me time and time again to reach others for Him and after I walked out of that Movie that night I realized all the stories of the Cross all the Preaching of His undying Love could never touch the surface of the Love I seen on that screen Yes it was a movie but It was 200% Holy Spirit Ordained Thank You Mel Gibson for letting the Holy Spirit use you to touch and rekindle and even give me a whole new Love and and undying Passion and desire to Love My Sweet Jesus more than ever and to be more on Fire in my own live as well as in my ministry than ever before and for your obedience Thank You!!


Commented by On 03/01/2004
A P.S. To my first comment I said it was a Movie but the event WAS REAL!! He really did Die a Horrible deathand was beaten beyond recognition It hurt me everytime they hit Him May we never forget and another thing to add to this is HE AROSE AND HE LIVES FOR EVERMORE AS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS!!! THANK YOU JESUS FOR LOVING ME THAT MUCH To crawl on that cross for this Ole Girl as well as the Whole World And to my Jewish Brothers and Sisters I LOVE YOU DEARLY and I don't blame or hate you HIS LOVE FOR US PUT HIM THERE !! We are ALL guilty For we all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God!! I pray you and for the PEACE of Jerusalem!!


Commented by On 03/01/2004
I kept thinking, "He did this for me." If this doesn't touch you, you can't be touched. It was the first time I have seen this portrayed so realistically. I too flinched every time they hit him. O what a Savior!


Commented by On 03/01/2004
This movie will cause a world wide revival--IT IS AWESOME AND POWERFUL!!


Commented by On 03/03/2004
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