The Passion of the Christ

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!