Is The Chosen biblically accurate?

[TonyChanYT]

The TV series The Chosen is not biblically accurate. Its stories are dramatized based on the Bible. I would not use it to support any theological arguments.

Wiki:

The Chosen is an American historical drama television series created, directed and co-written by Christian filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. It is the first multiseason series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.

They confessed their artistic license in the opening credits of the first episode:

The Chosen is based on the true stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ. Some locations and timelines have been combined or condensed. Backstories and some characters or dialogue have been added. However, all biblical and historical context and any artistic imagination are designed to support the truth and intention of the Scriptures. Viewers are encouraged to read the gospels.

Is it worth watching?

I watched it. It is good in terms of characters and acting. Some of the scenes moved me. It is a decent artistic production.

If you prefer something more accurate, I recommend The Gospel of John.

 

[quietthinker]

The TV series The Chosen is not biblically accurate. Its stories are dramatized based on the Bible. I would not use it to support any theological arguments.

Wiki:


They confessed their artistic license in the opening credits of the first episode:


Is it worth watching?

I watched it. It is good in terms of characters and acting. Some of the scenes moved me. It is a decent artistic production.

If you prefer something more accurate, I recommend The Gospel of John.

When you tell the stories of your experiences, do you tell them word for word, emphasis for emphasis, statement for statement every time you tell them? I guess not! You take the liberty of licence to present them with variations according to your audience and hopefully you remain true to the context. Does that make your stories untrue? Of course not.
So why are we so stiff necked and tight fisted when it comes to telling the stories of the greatest Man ever to walk the Earth?

 

[Fred J]

The TV series The Chosen is not biblically accurate. Its stories are dramatized based on the Bible. I would not use it to support any theological arguments.

Wiki:


They confessed their artistic license in the opening credits of the first episode:


Is it worth watching?

I watched it. It is good in terms of characters and acting. Some of the scenes moved me. It is a decent artistic production.

If you prefer something more accurate, I recommend The Gospel of John.

Agree, also the Gospel of Luke, but mostly i was moved in remembrance and a stir of memory of Jesus' saying/word/teaching. Character wise, the actor of the Gospel of John tops better, according to my spiritual discernment.

But for the 'author and finisher of our faith', He would have been on a different level of enactment to fulfillment. Because, according to Apostle John, if were write down everything Jesus said and done, there's no enough books to contain them.

 

[Berean]

The TV series The Chosen is not biblically accurate. Its stories are dramatized based on the Bible. I would not use it to support any theological arguments.

Is ANY Bible based movie or show "biblically accurate"? No, they all have flaws. That said, stick to the Scriptures.

 

[Fred J]

When you tell the stories of your experiences, do you tell them word for word, emphasis for emphasis, statement for statement every time you tell them? I guess not! You take the liberty of licence to present them with variations according to your audience and hopefully you remain true to the context. Does that make your stories untrue? Of course not.
So why are we so stiff necked and tight fisted when it comes to telling the stories of the greatest Man ever to walk the Earth?

Apparently the Gospel story have been already testified by four witnesses, even according to the wisdom given them. And later, is also written down for all nation, kindred and tongue to be disciple by and be baptized, way after their passing.

Basically based on scripture, we are not to add nor subtract from what is already written down, even to the book Revelation. That's why generally in regards movie in reenactment, character wise and story wise, they differ from one another.

Whereas in enactment of the four Gospels, there's only one character and one story happened and testified, having them put together. Similarly, even in discipleship of the Holy Bible by many teachers, in reenactment they too differ from one another. As a result until to date, there are multiple denominations and traditions in the world.

When supposedly there started out and should only be one church of Lord Jesus Christ, as there's only one body of Christ.

 

[lforrest]

If it was biblically accurate, it isn't any longer.

 

[Ziggy]

Season 4 is on Youtube.
Last night was part 4 of season 4 and it was about the Gentile Centurion who asked Jesus to heal his son by only saying the word.
It was awesome.

Enjoy!
Hugs

 

[Behold]

When you tell the stories of your experiences, do you tell them word for word, emphasis for emphasis, statement for statement every time you tell them?

True..

Consider also.... that there are 4 GOSPEL Accounts of the same : JESUS.

So, lets say you (Reader) were standing on a busy sidewalk, busy city.... waiting to cross a busy street.
Suddenly.....Right in front of you and 3 other people who are standing there with you....., you all witness a horrible car crash......2 cars hit "head on"

All 4 of you, standing there, saw it clearly......watched it happen.

15 Min later a POLICEMAN asks all 4 witnesses....>"tell me what you saw". and he takes down a report of your eye-witness account.

ALL 4 saw the same car crash, ....YET.... all 4 will have different variations of the same TRUTH.....the same "eyewitness account".

And that is why the Gospels, all 4, are slightly different.. Its because its different eye witnesses , and each has their own way of telling the story. = its THEIR Gospel..
So...John does not "sound" like Matthew.... ect, etc.

So, reader, if the 4 Gospels were word for word, CLONES<>Copies..... then that would be exactly WRONG, as no 4 people....will say the same words when describing what they have ALL EYE-WITNESSED.

 

[Ronald Nolette]

The TV series The Chosen is not biblically accurate. Its stories are dramatized based on the Bible. I would not use it to support any theological arguments.

Wiki:


They confessed their artistic license in the opening credits of the first episode:


Is it worth watching?

I watched it. It is good in terms of characters and acting. Some of the scenes moved me. It is a decent artistic production.

If you prefer something more accurate, I recommend The Gospel of John.

They are historically accurate and have not espoused any false doctrine that I know of. they have moved some evnts to different time frames but like you said they use license.

I my self find it a wonderful series. Very powerful, very moving and bringing to life the times and culture Jesus lived in. even if they use fictitiuous characters to fill in the blanks of history.

 

[lforrest]

They are historically accurate and have not espoused any false doctrine that I know of. they have moved some evnts to different time frames but like you said they use license.

I my self find it a wonderful series. Very powerful, very moving and bringing to life the times and culture Jesus lived in. even if they use fictitiuous characters to fill in the blanks of history.

Season 4 episode 3 messed up IMO. I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen the episode so I'll say no more.

 

[Ronald Nolette]

Season 4 episode 3 messed up IMO. I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen the episode so I'll say no more.

I just finished episode 4 of season 4. Where do you think they messed up?

 

[Behold]

Season 4 episode 3 messed up IMO. I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen the episode so I'll say no more.

Jenkins and His Wife are : Calvinists

They teach that sometimes Jesus chooses not to Heal., and you first saw this early on in the Series.........with Little James.

Ive read Jenkin's teaching, in the last week.... He totally twisted a NT verse that shows us Where Jesus said He could not do many Miracles in that place, because of their unbelief""""".... and Dallas Jenkins twists the scriptures and teaches...>"Jesus CHOSE not to heal".

And So, when all The Chosen viewers who are not Calvinists, but understand what Calvinism is all about... see episode 3, Season 4, they are going to recognize that The Issue is that Dallas Jenkins is using this episode to teach that It was predestined for what happens to happen, and that is why there was no solution that would have been the actual TRUTH, regarding Jesus, who came to Heal.
And in fact, JESUS healed every single sick person every single time who came to Him.
Romans, Jews......it didnt matter... All that mattered is that Jesus would heal them ALL.
He never turned anyone away.. He never refused to Heal anyone..
Not ONCE did the Lord of Glory, refuse Healing, in the Entire NT, and yet Dallas Jenkins the CALVINIST is using His "Chosen"program to deny Jesus's Reality, which is demonic to do so.

When you LIE about the Lord Jesus, you are a dark one.......very very dark.

Its going to be quite a "situation", probably.... because Jenkins and His wife are already "out their" with their "reasons" for this : episode, as they claim its all about SOVEREIGNTY....

And that is "CODE" for : "Pre-Destined"...

That is CODE for : TULIP

Its just CALVINISM <>TULIP.... and now he's outed Himself, by saying that there are = "Bible Truths" that we are teaching."""""

= CALVINISM.

Its sad, because so many Christians have given so much money to this Man and his "Chosen series".

And you ask...>"well, why did he have to get His Calvinism out there". ????

Its because Calvinist all have this unstoppable obsessed neurotic NEED, urge, compulsion.... to stand up and SHOUT about Their Calvinism.

Now Jenkins is talking about HIS obsession, more openly, because he can't help himself and that is why this episode exists.

HE's teaching Calvinism-Tulip, using "The Chosen".

See, a Calvinist will see this episode and say..>"seems right to me"., but the Bible Students who are not infected with Calvinism, will think.. ."WHAT IS GOING ON HERE".. "THIS IS NOT RIGHT".. "THIS IS NOT JESUS"... "THIS IS NOT SCRIPTURAL".

SO, It'll be interesting to see how the FALL-OUT lands.

 

[Ziggy]

To me, this scene says to me, that God doesn't look on the outward appearance but it's the spirit in man that is more important.
Many people recieve faith because of the miracles, but to have faith without miracles is stronger, more lasting.
Miracles fade after awhile, you begin to take for granted what you have.
I believe because I was blind and now I see. Or, I believe in spite of my blindness.
People have questions everyday, why doesn't God do this or fix that or heal these?
And I believe this scene gives a good interpretation of a reason why.
God loves you and wants your love regardless of what situation you are in.
I believe they call that unconditional love.
And that's what I get from this scene between Jesus and James.

Hugs

 

[quietthinker]

Jenkins and His Wife are : Calvinists

They teach that sometimes Jesus chooses not to Heal., and you first saw this early on in the Series.........with Little James.

Ive read Jenkin's teaching, in the last week.... He totally twisted a NT verse that shows us Where Jesus said He could not do many Miracles in that place, because of their unbelief""""".... and Dallas Jenkins twists the scriptures and teaches...>"Jesus CHOSE not to heal".

And So, when all The Chosen viewers who are not Calvinists, but understand what Calvinism is all about... see episode 3, Season 4, they are going to recognize that The Issue is that Dallas Jenkins is using this episode to teach that It was predestined for what happens to happen, and that is why there was no solution that would have been the actual TRUTH, regarding Jesus, who came to Heal.
And in fact, JESUS healed every single sick person every single time who came to Him.
Romans, Jews......it didnt matter... All that mattered is that Jesus would heal them ALL.
He never turned anyone away.. He never refused to Heal anyone..
Not ONCE did the Lord of Glory, refuse Healing, in the Entire NT, and yet Dallas Jenkins the CALVINIST is using His "Chosen"program to deny Jesus's Reality, which is demonic to do so.

When you LIE about the Lord Jesus, you are a dark one.......very very dark.

Its going to be quite a "situation", probably.... because Jenkins and His wife are already "out their" with their "reasons" for this : episode, as they claim its all about SOVEREIGNTY....

And that is "CODE" for : "Pre-Destined"...

That is CODE for : TULIP

Its just CALVINISM <>TULIP.... and now he's outed Himself, by saying that there are = "Bible Truths" that we are teaching."""""

= CALVINISM.

Its sad, because so many Christians have given so much money to this Man and his "Chosen series".

And you ask...>"well, why did he have to get His Calvinism out there". ????

Its because Calvinist all have this unstoppable obsessed neurotic NEED, urge, compulsion.... to stand up and SHOUT about Their Calvinism.

Now Jenkins is talking about HIS obsession, more openly, because he can't help himself and that is why this episode exists.

HE's teaching Calvinism-Tulip, using "The Chosen".

See, a Calvinist will see this episode and say..>"seems right to me"., but the Bible Students who are not infected with Calvinism, will think.. ."WHAT IS GOING ON HERE".. "THIS IS NOT RIGHT".. "THIS IS NOT JESUS"... "THIS IS NOT SCRIPTURAL".

SO, It'll be interesting to see how the FALL-OUT lands.

Perhaps you could point out to us all your faults and errors instead of those of others?

 

[lforrest]

Jenkins and His Wife are : Calvinists

They teach that sometimes Jesus chooses not to Heal., and you first saw this early on in the Series.........with Little James.

Ive read Jenkin's teaching, in the last week.... He totally twisted a NT verse that shows us Where Jesus said He could not do many Miracles in that place, because of their unbelief""""".... and Dallas Jenkins twists the scriptures and teaches...>"Jesus CHOSE not to heal".

And So, when all The Chosen viewers who are not Calvinists, but understand what Calvinism is all about... see episode 3, Season 4, they are going to recognize that The Issue is that Dallas Jenkins is using this episode to teach that It was predestined for what happens to happen, and that is why there was no solution that would have been the actual TRUTH, regarding Jesus, who came to Heal.
And in fact, JESUS healed every single sick person every single time who came to Him.
Romans, Jews......it didnt matter... All that mattered is that Jesus would heal them ALL.
He never turned anyone away.. He never refused to Heal anyone..
Not ONCE did the Lord of Glory, refuse Healing, in the Entire NT, and yet Dallas Jenkins the CALVINIST is using His "Chosen"program to deny Jesus's Reality, which is demonic to do so.

When you LIE about the Lord Jesus, you are a dark one.......very very dark.

Its going to be quite a "situation", probably.... because Jenkins and His wife are already "out their" with their "reasons" for this : episode, as they claim its all about SOVEREIGNTY....

And that is "CODE" for : "Pre-Destined"...

That is CODE for : TULIP

Its just CALVINISM <>TULIP.... and now he's outed Himself, by saying that there are = "Bible Truths" that we are teaching."""""

= CALVINISM.

Its sad, because so many Christians have given so much money to this Man and his "Chosen series".

And you ask...>"well, why did he have to get His Calvinism out there". ????

Its because Calvinist all have this unstoppable obsessed neurotic NEED, urge, compulsion.... to stand up and SHOUT about Their Calvinism.

Now Jenkins is talking about HIS obsession, more openly, because he can't help himself and that is why this episode exists.

HE's teaching Calvinism-Tulip, using "The Chosen".

See, a Calvinist will see this episode and say..>"seems right to me"., but the Bible Students who are not infected with Calvinism, will think.. ."WHAT IS GOING ON HERE".. "THIS IS NOT RIGHT".. "THIS IS NOT JESUS"... "THIS IS NOT SCRIPTURAL".

SO, It'll be interesting to see how the FALL-OUT lands.

I just finished episode 4 of season 4. Where do you think they messed up?

To be more specific John 17:12 "While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled."

While Jesus was here his followers had divine protection.

 

[Deborah_]

The TV series The Chosen is not biblically accurate. Its stories are dramatized based on the Bible. I would not use it to support any theological arguments.

No film or drama, however good, should be used as a source for theology.

But dramatisation has other uses. Especially now that we are 2000 years removed from the time and culture of the New Testament, it's easy to make wrong assumptions about 'how things were'. A good drama can correct these false ideas and put the Biblical stories into their cultural context. It can also confront us with aspects of a story that are otherwise easy to miss. The Chosen scores very highly on these points, I think.

The other thing to bear in mind is that a change of medium (e.g. writing to drama) often entails adding extra background detail (or, conversely, leaving things out). Someone's thoughts can be conveyed easily in writing, but in drama a way must be found of speaking them aloud. So artistic licence has to be brought in - and inevitably the personal opinions of the dramatist come in.

Based on the episodes I've seen so far, I would definitely recommend The Chosen. Not to learn theology but to immerse oneself in the story - and to be reminded that these were real people witnessing extraordinary events. And not complain too much about the details just because they don't fit in with your own interpretation.

 

[SavedInHim]

Is ANY Bible based movie or show "biblically accurate"? No, they all have flaws. That said, stick to the Scriptures.

The Gospel According to Matthew (1993) is word-for-word from Matthew. It hasn't aged very well in my opinion, but it's still a decent movie. I'd take it over The Chosen any day.

 

[Behold]

To be more specific John 17:12 "While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled."

While Jesus was here his followers had divine protection.

Your bible version, its stating that they were "protected", vs, "none were lost".. except for ONE.

So, that is a very different understanding, meaning.........

And if we use a Bible that says, "none were lost" then that correlates with Judas who was "lost".

Also, if we use your version, .. its states they were "protected" as in... "none killed, or none fell down a hill, or none drowned while swimming"... this kind of Idea.

So, in that case, there is great conflict presented by your version, because for Jesus to keep them Safe, while He was down here, and then once in Heaven, He decided to stop keeping then safe, and they were all murdered, other then John.

That's not really going to work out...

Because once you go there, then you are stuck with....."well, i guess the reason my kid died of cancer, is because God decided not to protect them"..>"same as He didnt' protect all those Apostles"..

See the issue?

So, that is trying to prove that the BAD THINGS that happen to you, are because God decided not to protect you.
And from there, suddenly everything that the Devil brings to you, to harm you, has become CALVINSED... as "God pre-destined your kid to die"....

And what you end up with is .. God and the Devil are the same.......doing the same thing.

And that is not TRUE., but Calvinism-Tulip, teaches exactly that demonic theology.

 

[RedFan]

Your bible version, its stating that they were "protected", vs, "none were lost".. except for ONE.

So, that is a very different understanding, meaning.........

And if we use a Bible that says, "none were lost" then that correlates with Judas who was "lost".

Also, if we use your version, .. its states they were "protected" as in... "none killed, or none fell down a hill, or none drowned while swimming"... this kind of Idea.

So, in that case, there is great conflict presented by your version, because for Jesus to keep them Safe, while He was down here, and then once in Heaven, He decided to stop keeping then safe, and they were all murdered, other then John.

That's not really going to work out...

Because once you go there, then you are stuck with....."well, i guess the reason my kid died of cancer, is because God decided not to protect them"..>"same as He didnt' protect all those Apostles"..

See the issue?

So, that is trying to prove that the BAD THINGS that happen to you, are because God decided not to protect you.
And from there, suddenly everything that the Devil brings to you, to harm you, has become CALVINSED... as "God pre-destined your kid to die"....

And what you end up with is .. God and the Devil are the same.......doing the same thing.

And that is not TRUE., but Calvinism-Tulip, teaches exactly that demonic theology.

This seems a strained interpretation of a facially clear Bible verse. One can dig too deep. And not find any gold before hitting bedrock.

"'When you come tomorrow, bring my football boots. Also, if humanly possible, Irish water-spaniel. Urgent. Regards. Tuppy.'
"What do you make of that, Jeeves?"

"As I interpret the document, sir, Mr. Glossop wishes you, when you come tomorrow, to bring his football boots. Also, if humanly possible, an Irish water-spaniel. He hints that the matter is urgent, and sends his regards."

"Yes, that is how I read it."

-- P.G. Wodehouse

 

[Behold]

This seems a strained interpretation of a facially clear Bible verse.

Im sure there is a reason you post other's quotes, and yet can't use a NT.
-see you there. @RedFan

Let me show you something.

The Devil is the author of confusion, and here in the end times, He has created some bibles, just like He's created Calvinism, and many other cults.