| In general this a good series. However, just as is the case with every movie rendering of a true story, poetic license is used and, in this case, moral convictions come to the front.
Entertainment is one thing while doctrine is another. So, I will simply bullet out any doctrinal issues with the portrayal.
→ James the Lesser The scene where Jesus makes a point of telling James that he can still minister healing while having a physical ailment has some half-truths in it.
For one, there is no scriptural record that any of the disciples had physical infirmities.
Secondly, in the scene, Jesus tells James that he will not be healed because his infirmity will enable him to minister to others with infirmities.
Thirdly, the Lord does not take pleasure or make use of anything evil such as infirmity or disease. I understand that many believers do not receive healing. But that is not the Lord's will. There is no room for discussion on this point. The reason is that if all are not to be healed then what is the criteria for being healed? Is the Lord a respecter of persons? How is faith engendered by exceptions? It is not. So, we must admit (confess) that we are walking in unbelief when we do not see the Words of Christ Jesus manifested in us. It is totally inappropriate to blame the Lord for our unbelief. |