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Category: Jesus in Culture and Media

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Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam: The Meaning, Origin, and Truth Behind This Beloved Song

“Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam” is a beloved children’s hymn written by Parley P. Pratt in 1869. The song expresses the simple, profound truth that Jesus Christ wants every believer to reflect His love and light to the world. As the Light of the World (John 8:12), Jesus calls us to shine brightly for […]

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The Jesus Music: The Documentary, The Songs, and The Heart Behind It All

“The Jesus Music” is a documentary film that explores the history of contemporary Christian music (CCM) and how artists have used the gift of song to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It features interviews, live performances, and the testimonies of worship leaders whose music has shaped modern faith expression — all pointing to the […]

Photorealistic portrait of distinguished New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg in his sixties, seated in a warmly lit book-lined academic study. He wears a modest suit jacket beside a rich mahogany desk with an open leather Bible, radiates pastoral wisdom and intellectual reverence, photographed in editorial portrait style with warm golden-hour window lighting.
Who Is Craig Blomberg? A Look at the Scholar’s Faith, Work, and Biblical Convictions

Craig Blomberg is a respected New Testament scholar known for his defense of the historical reliability of the Bible and his commitment to the authority of Scripture. His work consistently affirms the truth of God’s Word and the lordship of Jesus Christ. In a world filled with competing voices about the Bible and the person […]

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The Church’s One Foundation: The Story and Meaning Behind the Beloved Hymn

The hymn ‘The Church’s One Foundation’ by Samuel John Stone affirms that Jesus Christ alone is the unshakeable cornerstone of the Christian faith. Rooted in Scripture, specifically 1 Corinthians 3:11, it teaches that no other foundation can be laid than that which is Jesus Christ. Few hymns have echoed through the centuries with the enduring […]

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Who Is John Dominic Crossan? What Christians Should Know About His Claims and Why the True Jesus Is Lord

John Dominic Crossan is a New Testament scholar and former Catholic priest best known for his role in the Jesus Seminar, where he and others denied the bodily resurrection of Jesus and rejected the supernatural elements of the Gospels. As Christians, we must reject these claims and reanchor our faith in the Jesus of Scripture—the […]

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Who Is Jesus According to the Catholic Church? A Biblical Answer

In Catholicism, Jesus Christ is believed to be the divine Son of God—fully God and fully human—who died for our sins and rose again. While Catholic traditions may differ from other Christian denominations, the core truth remains: Jesus is the risen Lord and Savior, as proclaimed in Scripture (John 3:16). Throughout history and across denominations, […]

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Jesus: Separating Pop Culture From the Truth of Christ

Obi-Wan Kenobi is not Jesus. The comparison is a popular internet meme featuring actor Ewan McGregor, but it has no basis in Scripture. Jesus Christ is the risen Son of God, Lord and Savior, who died for our sins and rose again—far greater than any fictional character. If you’ve spent any time online lately, you […]

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Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter: What This Film Gets Wrong About the Real Jesus

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter is a 2001 low-budget independent Canadian horror-comedy film that portrays the Son of God in a fictional vampire-hunting storyline. While curious searchers may find details about its cast, streaming availability, and production facts here, this article also clarifies the vast difference between the film’s fictional premise and the true identity of […]

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White Jesus: Understanding Why Jesus Was Depicted as White and What the Bible Actually Teaches

Jesus was historically depicted as white largely due to European artistic traditions and the cultural influence of the Roman Empire and Renaissance, not because of Biblical evidence. Scripture describes Jesus as a Jewish man from the Middle East, emphasizing that His physical appearance matters far less than His identity as the Son of God, His […]

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Jesus Freaks: Who They Were, What They Believed, and How They Impacted the Church

The Jesus Freaks were believers within the broader Jesus People movement who lived out their radical, wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ in countercultural ways. The term was later embraced and popularized by organizations like Voice of the Martyrs, whose book and resources highlight Christians around the world who remain faithful to Jesus even in the […]