tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post6882523506451503339..comments2023-03-21T02:31:41.656-07:00Comments on Making The Film: The Gospel According To John (Official Production Blog): The Architect of the Roller CoasterThe Gospel According To Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11930431127089649481noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-15958424328261606892006-10-25T17:17:00.000-07:002006-10-25T17:17:00.000-07:00Lord God, in the Name of Jesus Christ, You have bl...Lord God, in the Name of Jesus Christ, You have blessed us and graced us to allow Your Only Begotten Son to die on the cross for our sins. His Name is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. This One, I know and love dearly. He has bore the burden of the world, He has bore the heat of the day as He allowed Himself to hang suspended on a cross for the entire world. He has bore the stripes, the Johnnie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02739944071613109011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-26825827527277865732006-10-19T21:25:00.000-07:002006-10-19T21:25:00.000-07:00Ida,
I agree with that. That God would use JOHN t...Ida,<br /><br />I agree with that. That God would use JOHN to reveal Jesus to people. Watching "Matthew" got me reading the Bible, and through the Word I met Jesus. I know He'll do the same with JOHN.<br /><br />Let's keep praying...The Gospel According To Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930431127089649481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-63588023398089773072006-10-19T20:03:00.000-07:002006-10-19T20:03:00.000-07:00When I read the comments here, I keep thinking of ...When I read the comments here, I keep thinking of Bruce and how he got the rights to the NIV version. I have full confidence in Bruce that he seeks God’s guidance in everything he does, and that the script for the film is made with utter truthfulness so that no one can be in doubt of the Message of Salvation. Because I think that is what sums up the entire Bible from the first page to the last; Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-24257298179501907852006-10-18T07:34:00.000-07:002006-10-18T07:34:00.000-07:00Greetings in the Name of Jesus to all my brothers ...Greetings in the Name of Jesus to all my brothers and sisters all over the world who read this :-).<br /><br />I regularly check up on this site, not commenting too often unless I am touched to say something as I am now. I was reading through Russes comment on the Bible translations and I DO share his view as for NIV version. English is not my native language and I do have more translations Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-38024065406635374112006-10-16T22:23:00.000-07:002006-10-16T22:23:00.000-07:00I know this is a cliche - but it works for now -
...I know this is a cliche - but it works for now -<br /><br />"United we stand, divided we fall" - so - <br />Let us press on and not be distracted - pray pray pray ! love to all - Esme S AfricaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-12408340542538115102006-10-16T07:04:00.000-07:002006-10-16T07:04:00.000-07:00I haven't written on this for so long, but have be...I haven't written on this for so long, but have been reading it, seems that the same people are always faithful to it! But I agree that new people are refreshing and challenging, like you Russ! Thanks for your views, I'm sure you feel quite strongly about this and we must be vigilant as Christians to such things, but I also just want to share that many people that I work with that are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-20294973412060202782006-10-15T22:20:00.000-07:002006-10-15T22:20:00.000-07:00Ron -
If I may lighten the mood a bit, I had to la...Ron -<br />If I may lighten the mood a bit, I had to laugh at your question, which version of the Bible do I read. I had to stop and think, which version I haven't yet read. :-) <br />Now, if I may interject a little on the discussion and believe mine is not to belittle or offend, so please forgive me. I think the most important aspect of this is that as Ron pointed out, The Gospel According Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-83562354550431475112006-10-14T21:34:00.000-07:002006-10-14T21:34:00.000-07:00I do believe that Bruce has heard from the Lord in...I do believe that Bruce has heard from the Lord in this - Much prayer has gone into each and every aspect of this production. I stand by Bruce's decision and his integrity with regard to using the NIV translation. <br /><br />Dear ones - remember "the Joy of the Lord is our Strength". God bless - Esme- SAfricaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-49504332287034189432006-10-14T17:13:00.000-07:002006-10-14T17:13:00.000-07:00We were just having a conversation this afternoon ...We were just having a conversation this afternoon about having a passion for seeing people come to know Jesus...a passion for Jesus and a passion for souls. Where does that figure into this?<br /><br />Father, forgive us for our self satified attitudes and break our hearts for the lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-42885668955044748602006-10-14T16:48:00.000-07:002006-10-14T16:48:00.000-07:00Oh Lord, have mercy!Oh Lord, have mercy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-43799288551481820652006-10-14T12:16:00.000-07:002006-10-14T12:16:00.000-07:00Dear Russ,
Thanks for stopping by, it's always ex...Dear Russ,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, it's always exciting to see a new face here in the blog!<br /><br />While I, too, enjoy reading the ESV, for JOHN it has been confirmed through much prayer, many years of waiting, and under pastoral guidance to wait for the rights to use the NIV, and below you can read the stories that reveal the heart of this non-profit film project by clicking The Gospel According To Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930431127089649481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-5125553425644578342006-10-14T06:13:00.000-07:002006-10-14T06:13:00.000-07:00Dear Ron:
Sorry to have to sign in as anonymous bu...Dear Ron:<br />Sorry to have to sign in as anonymous but I forgot my ID/password. Russ Davis, russed@onlyinternet.net. At the risk of a serious note about making the Gospel of John into film in an age where everything must be superficial and "fun," I have a request for a change in the text from the regrettable NIV paraphrase to something more faithful to the original text. Sadly most people, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-74119903066609292222006-10-13T22:48:00.000-07:002006-10-13T22:48:00.000-07:00I loved the name "Chariot of Fire", Marlena. May I...I loved the name "Chariot of Fire", Marlena. May I also add "YAAAAAAAAAH! as we desend and then RISE up. What joy it is going to be when Jesus says STOP !<br /> Blessings - Esme in SAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-73875006382309643262006-10-13T21:45:00.000-07:002006-10-13T21:45:00.000-07:00Not much of a coaster girl, myself, but completely...Not much of a coaster girl, myself, but completely understand the analogy, thanks. I will most definitely ride this roller coaster with ya'll though, or God-Coaster, John-Train, Jesus-Coaster, Chariot of Fire, whatever you want to call it. I have been so blessed just taking the journey that to stop now would be absolute foolishness, even with all of the ups and downs and the best part of all isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-56998125950399918022006-10-12T17:00:00.000-07:002006-10-12T17:00:00.000-07:00Actually, i'm not in the photograph at all! (The f...Actually, i'm not in the photograph at all! (The first roller coaster i ever rode was The Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA. Never did get on another one after that~!)<br /><br />JOHN-train, God-coaster, Jesus-coaster... PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE.The Gospel According To Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930431127089649481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28757120.post-36510472785326983722006-10-12T05:59:00.000-07:002006-10-12T05:59:00.000-07:00I am with you.... holding on for dear life but wil...I am with you.... holding on for dear life but will be there all the way. God bless you for all you do behind the scenes. love from Esme' South Africa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com