UPCOMING FAITH-BASED FILMS! Please share with others!
The following is an excerpt from an article I wrote for the October issue of Good News. The issue should be available online in teh next day or two at https://www.goodnewsfl.org
Faith-Based Theatrical Releases for Remainder of 2019 and Early 2020
Some of these will show in a limited number of theaters, while others will be wide releases. Check each film’s website for additional information. Release dates for most of these films are final, but some are subject to last-minute changes. A few additional films might be added later. All films listed here with start dates will show for at least one week. Fathom Events (indicated by , are scheduled for 1-3 nights only.
“Overcomer” (still showing in some theaters) A cross-country coach helps an unlikely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year. From the Kendrick Brothers (Fireproof, War Room). overcomermovie.com
“Skid Row Marathon” (**10/14) True story of a criminal judge who starts a running club on LA’s skid row and lives begin to change! fathomevents.com/events/skid-row-marathon
“The Reliant” (**10/24) A family fights for survival and to hold onto their faith as society collapses around them. An exciting and very unique thriller with solid Christian and subtle pro-Second Amendment messages. Winner of 13 1st Place film festival awards (a fourth of those from secular film festivals!). A must-see film! Written by physician Dr. J.P. Johnston, former resident of Ft. Lauderdale (graduate of Nova Southeastern), and founder of the Association of Pro-Life Physicians. Co-produced with his wife Elizabeth, the viral video blogger "The Activist Mommy." Dr. Johnston shared “I wanted to create a film that would honor God and vindicate liberty, but most importantly, would reach across the aisle to impact people with the Gospel who would never grace the doors of a church or otherwise watch a faith-based film." Starring Kevin Sorbo and Brian Bosworth. thereliantmovie.com
“No Safe Space” (starts 10/25) Documentary by Dennis Prager and Adam Carolla presenting the loss of First Amendment rights on our college campuses. nosafespaces.com
“Faustina: Love and Mercy” (**10/28) Docudrama about St. Faustina, her vision of Jesus and mission of Divine Mercy. loveandmercymovie.com
“Harriet” (starts 11/1) Incredible true story of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and how her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. focusfeatures.com/harriet
“Christmas Jars” (**11/4) Based on the best-selling novel about the secret behind glass jars of coins and bills anonymously left for people in need. fathomevents.com/events/christmas-jars
“The Divine Plan: Reagan, John Paul II & The End of the Cold War” (**11/6) The incredible true story about the result of the bond between a President and a Pope. thedivineplanmovie.com
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (starts 11/22) Based on the true story of how Mr. Rogers (played by Tom Hanks) uses love and kindness to reach the heart of a bitter journalist. Contains messages for young and old alike. abeautifulday.movie
“The Islands” (starts 12/6) Based on the incredible true story of Chiefess Kapiolani who descended into an active volcano to demonstrate her new-found faith and ushered in a new beginning in Hawaii. theislandsmovie.com
“Blind Eyes Opened” (**1/23/2 Documentary about the sex trafficking industry in the U.S., exposing the darkness that fuels demand, and highlighting survivors' transformations through Christ. blindeyesopened.com
“Roe V. Wade” (March/April/2 True story of how people lied, and how the courts were manipulated to pass the law that legalized abortion in America. Produced by Dr. Alveda King (Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.). Roevwademovie.com
“I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland” (**3/17,19/2 True story of Saint Patrick and how his faith changed a nation. northstarstudios.com/iampatrick.php
“I Still Believe” (starts 3/20/2 Film by the Erwin Brothers (“I Can Only Imagine”) telling the true story of Christian singer/song-writer Jeremy Camp and his song “I Still Believe.” Featuring K.J. Apa (Riverdale) as Jeremy Camp. istillbelievemovie.com

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A few comments about Bible Translations....
For those who treasure the Scriptures, please be aware that many of the more "modern" translations are paraphrased -- either phrase for phrase or thought for thought. Meaning -- a bit of interpretation of the translators is introduced in an attempt to make the passage more understandable to present day readers. That works fine in some passages, but in others, when the translator does not really grasp all of the meanings, precious truths are literally omitted! I have studied this personally. Also -- there are many words that are simply mis-translated. No matter what translation someone uses, I recommend getting a good study guide (like Strong's Concordance or an app/program that uses it) to occasionally look at the Greek and Hebrew. (You don't have to know those languages -- the study guide will translate for you.) I also recommend when studying a passage to be sure to look at a word-for-word translation as well -- such as KJV.
I was thinking about this since at a Bible study last night, people were reading passages from various translations and some things didn't sound right so I started looking at KJV but more importantly the Greek. (I realize KJV is not perfect either -- just happens to be better than most. I am NOT one who feels the ONLY legitimate translation is KJV. )
Amazing how NIV ALWAYS translates "LORD GOD of hosts" as "Lord God Almighty." The Hebrew for "God Almighty" is EL SHADDAI. Whereas the word for "hosts" is Tsvaot! That would best be translated as "armies." So Lord of Hosts is Lord of ARMIES!! I think the translators didn't like saying that phrase!
Another verse mistranslated last night was Phil. 2:12. NIV used phrase "dear friends" while KJV uses "beloved." Friends would be appropriate if Greek used some form of Phileo. But the Greek is agapetos -- clearly including word "-- loved -- therefore "beloved" or at least "dearly loved."
These are just a few examples. There are many!
As we study the Scriptures, let us keep in mind 2 Tim 2:15 -
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

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