A clip from the upcoming season of “The Chosen” has sparked criticism for its “unscriptural dialogue” between Jesus Christ and Judas Iscariot. in The scene that appeared in season 5 was one of two scene Dallas Jenkins, the program's director, previewed To fans during the period live stream last week.
“Judas, you have a choice,” Jesus says. scene“Who do you belong to? Who has your heart? I want it, and I've had it before. You've been willing to follow me.”
“I want to continue,” Judas answered. “There's nothing more I want than that.”
Then Jesus took Judas' hand and said, “Then I will pray for you.”
Some people criticized it on social media. Clip contentClaiming that Judas was destined to betray Jesus, church leaders I will report it.
“In contrast to 'The Chosen One,' the Bible does not say Jesus said to Judas, 'I will pray for you,'” says Arizona pastor Gabriel Hughes. I wrote At X. “He called Judah 'son of perdition' (John 17:12), are destined to betray the Son of God according to the Bible. Jesus did not pray for Judas to make a different choice. Otherwise we will not be saved. ”
In contrast to “the elect,” the Bible does not say that Jesus said to Judas, “I will pray for you.”
He called Judah “the son of perdition.”John 17:12), are destined to betray the Son of God according to the Bible.
Jesus did not pray for Judas to make a different choice. Otherwise we cannot be saved.
— Gabriel Hughes (@Pastor_Gabe) December 12, 2024
In a new clip from the TV show The Chosen, Jesus says this very unbiblical thing to Judas Iscariot. ”
“Very unbiblical. I don't know where to start,” one reply read.
“This show is terrible,” said another. “Putting words in the mouth of Jesus is a very serious thing.”
john root conservative commentator, said“I've been trying to warn you about this show for years…”
I've been trying to warn you about this show for years now… https://t.co/vVV0cgoNZ1
— John Root (@JonnyRoot_) December 12, 2024
“There is the Bible, and there is the Chosen One.” said Florida pastor Adam Page. “The two rarely, if ever, meet.”
There is the Bible and then there is the Chosen One. The two rarely meet. https://t.co/fvmiYjhUk1
— Page Master (@AdamPage85) December 12, 2024
However, there were others who defended the scene.
“Okay, so I actually I was confused. How is this unbiblical? “Jesus wanted everyone to follow him,” one person wrote. “Even if he knew he will be betrayed. Jesus also asked: This cup of judgment will fall. i know this not written The Bible says so, but people take this a little too far. ”
“So to be honest, I watched this clip and Really I couldn't understand what the problem was. Then I went to look at the comments and found that about 98% Calvinists agree with this statement,” said another. “Now I understand. Say what you want to say, I personally I know people who came to God because they observed the Chosen One, were curious, and picked up the Bible. Should we focus on something else? ”
In an interview withStetzer Church Leader Podcast” Last year, Jenkins defended his show against allegations that it added to the Bible.
“I come from a conservative, Bible-believing background. I'm a strong evangelical who believes it is “The Bible is the word of God,” he said. “So we start with that as our main source of truth and inspiration and do not change it.”
He added that he and a team of spiritual advisors tried to fill in the gaps in the story with “plausible” details of the scenario. that teeth not found In the Bible.
“Is this plausible? Does this fit the character of Jesus and the Gospels? If so, we believe we have an opportunity to fill in some gaps,” Jenkins said.
He noted that the show encouraged viewers to engage with God's Word on a deeper level, and argued that “The Chosen One” does not replace the Bible.
'The Chosen' Season 5 premieres first two episodes in theaters March 27, 2025.
Photo credit: ©The Chosen, used with permission.
