If we're going to maintain our discernment, we must be willing to address Scriptural contradictions wherever we find them, even when they are mixed in with some very good Scriptural truths.
None of these posts warn you against watching The Chosen. Instead, they warn you to address the errors instead of excusing, defending, or overlooking them.
This is important in every area of life, whether it's something taught in a Bible study or presented in a movie. It's essential in maintaining our discernment and an accurate understanding of the gospel.
If it makes you angry to have something in The Chosen questioned, you are letting down your guard and putting yourself in a position to accept more serious false teaching.
Before writing these posts, I confirmed the actual events and listened to Dallas' Jenkins video explanations. These posts address things which contradict Scripture.
I was asked by one of my readers why I'm writing about the errors in The Chosen but not addressing the good aspects. Great question. There are thousands of articles and videos praising the good aspects of The Chosen and very few addressing the errors. In addition, Dallas Jenkins' beliefs about Mormonism give me serious doubts about his ability to correctly represent Jesus in his mini-series. And he has already defended some significant Scriptural contradictions in his script. Therefore, I will reserve my overall opinion about the show until it's completed. At this point, I have too many concerns to feel comfortable recommending it.
If you want to maintain your discernment and respect for God's Word, beware of these contradictions.
For a brief overview of the reasons we should be cautious when watching The Chosen, see Be Careful that You Don't Let The Chosen Affect Your Discernment.
For a more detailed look at the The Chosen project see: Use Discernment When Watching the Chosen.
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