JustJesusTime Icon

Category: Jesus in Culture and Media

Television showing biblical landscape beside streaming remote and tablet
The Chosen Series: Where to Watch & Biblical Accuracy

The Chosen series is a Christian television drama about the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and the people He called to follow Him. It draws from the Gospels but includes imagined dialogue and scenes, so viewers should enjoy it as a dramatic portrayal while treating the Bible—not the show—as the final authority about Jesus, His […]

Adult examining a four-dot optical illusion beside an open Bible
Jesus Optical Illusion Explained: See the Image, Understand the Meaning, and Look to Scripture

The Jesus optical illusion is a visual image or four-dot effect in which viewers may perceive Jesus’ face after focusing on the picture and then looking away. It can be an interesting feature of human vision, but it is not proof of Jesus’ physical appearance or a revelation equal to Scripture; the Bible identifies Him […]

Open Bible, wooden cross, and vintage hymnals in a church
Jesus People: History, Biblical Identity, and the Gospel-Centered Movement

“Jesus people” can refer both to Christians who belong to Jesus Christ and to the Jesus People movement that grew in the late 1960s and 1970s. Biblically, Jesus’ people are those who trust Him as the divine Son of God, believe that He died for their sins and rose again, and follow His Word (John […]

Open Bible, scholarly books, notes, glasses, and wooden cross
Marcus Borg: His Beliefs About Jesus, the Resurrection, and Biblical Christianity

Marcus Borg was an Episcopal theologian and author known for interpreting Jesus, Scripture, and the resurrection through a progressive Christian framework. His views differ from historic biblical Christianity, which teaches that Jesus is the divine Son of God who truly died for sinners and physically rose again, as affirmed in 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 and John […]

Christian musicians recording worship music in a studio
Jesus Music: What It Is, Popular Songs, Artists, Playlists, and More

Jesus music is music focused on the person, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, often created for worship, evangelism, and Christian encouragement. Its message should agree with the authority of the Bible and proclaim that Jesus is the divine Son of God and Savior of the world, as Scripture teaches: “God so loved the […]

A young girl in a white dress stands in a sunlit meadow with golden light streaming through the clouds, capturing the warmth and hope of the beloved hymn 'Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam'
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 […]

A photorealistic image of a lead singer in heartfelt worship at a contemporary church, golden evening light, raising hands and eyes closed in prayer, with worship band, congregation, and a cross backdrop visible in the sanctuary
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 […]

Professional photograph of an ancient stone cathedral bathed in golden light, with a prominent cross atop the spire and a weathered engraved cornerstone in the foreground, symbolizing Christ as the unshakable foundation of the Church.
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 […]

A reverent Christian man in a warmly lit study holding an open Bible, surrounded by theological books and a wooden cross, conveying pastoral wisdom and deep faith.
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 […]