For the past two months on my ministry e-letters and social media I have been reminding folks of the “SON OF GOD” movie that hits over 3,000 theaters nation-wide tomorrow on Friday, February 28, 2014! Since childhood, I love going to the theater and enjoy trailers promoting future films but my favorite is the poster in a glass case with neon lights and big letters above noting “COMING SOON!”
Never more appropriate than the release of this Biblical blockbuster. JESUS is COMING SOON in more ways than one (not just in theaters tomorrow) but on His Way to take souls Home. Two years ago, I was a guest on Lauren Green, Chief Religion Contributor for Fox News on her “Spirited Debate” program and Rev. Harold Camping had picked a date that Jesus would return. I was on the show the eve of the prediction and she asked me my thoughts. Ironically, I had been flooded on Facebook and social media from concerned friends if in fact Camping was right. My response was and holds true today, “I give Camping credit for at least reminding others of the Second Coming. However, I am convinced that his prediction for tomorrow is not accurate because the Bible says, ‘No man knows the day or hour when Christ will return.’ The real answer to the question is not if Jesus is coming tomorrow but are you ready if the Lord came now?”
It was my privilege two years ago to first meet Mark Burnett and his wife, Roma Downey in Atlanta with Dr. Luis Palau during our conference. Mark and Roma are legends in Hollywood and I admire them for boldly sharing their faith. Like Zacchaeus, they “went out on a limb” for the Lord. Some may think you are NUTS but the Bible says, “We will know them by our fruit” and nothing like sweet fellowship and forgiveness by God when we trust by faith. We were able to see a sneak peak of their THE BIBLE television show with fellow evangelists and preachers before it hit television and what are the odds but I was blessed to reunite with them as they shared to the world their new movie “SON OF GOD.”
What an honor it was for me to be part of the distinguished panel on “HANNITY” in NYC last week (aired February 21, 2014) promoting Christ and this film. Other guests included: Lauren Green, Tony Perkins, Ralph Reed, Steven Mansfield and others! It is much more than a movie but a movement powerfully portraying the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord. I shared that this movie will make HISTORY because Mark and Roma have told “His Story.”
We were so honored to be a guest on Sean’s show and I am grateful that Fox News unashamedly promotes Christ and The Truth. I am mindful that “Truth is not a policy, program or party but a Person; Jesus The Christ.” It has been 15 years since Mel Gibson released THE PASSION and both films will be used mightily by God to share the plan of salvation to a lost and dying world. Charlton Heston was right when he eloquently said, “The Gospel is the greatest story ever told.” That old hymn I sang as a child and still today as an adult say it best for me,
“I love to tell the story of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true;
It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
Refrain
I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems
Than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story, it did so much for me;
And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.
I love to tell the story; ’tis pleasant to repeat
What seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
The message of salvation from God’s own holy Word.
I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
’Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.”
Mark and Roma and their cast and crew not only told it but poured their lives into this film. In past forty days they have been in 30 cities. The reason, I left politics in July 2007 is because in my heart I knew president’s come and go but The King was on His way and we need more of God not less. I can relate to Mark and Roma hitting the road because we both are out to get Jesus elected into the hearts and homes of souls around the world. JESUS is our only Hope!
It was my honor to see the SON OF GOD movie at an advanced screening in Washington, D.C. earlier this month thanks to my friend, Pastor Mark Batterson and the church he pastors at NCC for hosting it. This film is POWERFUL! The movie is Biblical in content and my prayer is that multiplied millions respond coming by saving grace of God graduating from religion to relationship with a PERSONAL faith with Christ. The answers in life are not the “stars of Hollywood” but the “Son of Heaven” and its a wonderful thing when Heaven and Hollywood collide. Thank God for Jesus and Sean Hannity, Mark and Roma and countless Christians and clergy who love and live to tell the Gospel Story. For us, it never gets old! Jesus is NOT a way to Heaven but “The Way, Truth and Life and NO ONE comes to the Father but by Him (Jesus).” – John 14:6.
Pastors, church leaders, youth ministers, parents and concerened friends I encourage ALL of you to see the SON OF GOD movie this weekend! It will touch lives like no other movie. The fact is we don’t need just another movie but we all need the MESSIAH! Some people say Jesus is a ‘Good Teacher.” My fourth grade teacher, Ms. Hill was good and even great but not God!! Jesus is not just good. Jesus, The Christ alone is God! Buy a ticket for you and your friend and let God do the rest.
* WATCH Frank’s clip on “HANNITY” – appears at 3:15 mark
** Thank you BAPTIST LIFE and Sharon Mager for super job sharing about movie and our experience @ HANNITY
“Touched By An Angel” – Roma Downey
READ BAPTIST LIFE featuring SON OF GOD movie and Frank in NYC
“GARDNER-WEBB UNIV ALUM SPEAKS TO NATIONAL AUDIENCE ON FOX NEWS’ “HANNITY”
Question of the year from Sean Hannity to Frank Shelton, “Have you ever thought about being a minister?” Loved it! We got to get you, Ronnie and Meadowlark Lemon back here in Maine soon!!
God gave you favor and opened that door on Hannity for you Frank to use you to share his Word for someone. Your time may have been cut short, but the person or people that God wanted to hear that message reached them and they heard it. God bless!
Great job on HANNITY!! They re-aired it again Sat and Sunday night!! Can’t wait to see the movie! Hope you’re getting some rest in there somewhere!
I loved it wished I could have seen more of you I do love to hear you preach! When are you coming back to preach in Callhoun, GA??
Frank, as long as you continue to tell His Story you will make history blessing others. Great job!!!
God has blessed you with a wonderful talent. Really enjoyed your remarks – edifying. Hope to hear you preach next time you are back in Arizona. We pray for you almost daily. Keep up the God Work
Thanks for your commentary on tv and your blog. I am taking my entire family this weekend!! God bless you
Wish you were on earlier so that everyone could have heard your whole quote! Praise God for your faithfulness to Him and your willingness to “go into all the world”.
Frank, we are so proud of you! Good job it’s great to be able to get Gods word out to so many.
Such a profound lesson. We’re so proud of you and your ministry!!
It was so nice to see you on Sean Hannity! I enjoy his show. You had a great message!! Marsha and I watched it LIVE. Mike was in Pa with his sister. He watched too!
Great job Frank! The entire panel was awesome and that was a super show. Kudos to Fox and Hannity for getting the Word out. Well done by all
Woo-Hoo!!!!! Frank Shelton (FRANK!!!) I just watched you on Sean Hannity show with Mark Burnett and Roma Downey and the #SonofGod movie!!! I’m so BLESSED to know you my friend and your gorgeous wife, Ruth! Congrats and be blessed in all you do brother! Come back to Houston soon!!
Awesome on FoxNews this past weekend for the preview of The Son of God ! I am so proud that you were our minister for our wedding!
Frank, you are an amazing friend and man of God. How cool you were a guest speaker on Sean Hannity to do the closing remarks on The film “Son Of God”. You’ve touched so many lives more than you know Frank Shelton! So happy to have you in my life, such a truly inspirational speaker~#Godisgreat
Love how Roma told Sean that she cut Satan on cutting room floor and wanted God to get all the air time!! WAY TO GO ROMA!!
Powerful movie, great panel discussion. Thanks for sharing! What a wonderful way to summarize Christ as a man and Christ as God. I had tears in my eyes. I’m gonna have to see this film. Bro Frank, you definitely has a gift.
We love JESUS and Sean Hannity. We DVR him every single night! Real American patriot!! Love you bro!!
I actually was listening to this segment from another room in my house and heard your comments! I never made the connection that it was YOU! If I had only looked UP I would have realized it…that is what I get for multi-tasking! As usual it was a great oratory from you! Glad to see you are doing well ! I will share your post!! Please let me know when you are back speaking in Houston, TX
We will be attending the opening of the Son of God @ 3:30pm in Salisbury, Maryland.
Awesome, God bless you and keep you Frank, your words are always powerful and Holly Spirit lead, always reaching and touching hearts
Awesome Frank!!! You are inspiring my friend!!!
We watched you last night on Hannity and you did great. They always save the best for last! 🙂
Proud of you Frank. When I first heard you speak in early 1990’s I told people that you would do it on national television one day. Keep doing what you are doing!
You need to get on CNN & MSNBC!!
Wow! What awesome news. Love the Hannity show and Roma Downey. And looking forward to this movie reaching thousands of souls for Christ. God bless Frank
Great work, Frank! Thankful for men who still preach the truth without compromise. God bless you, my brother.
Three of my favorite people: Jesus, Sean Hannity and you!! Frank, you preached the paint off the walls at the Texas Evangelism Conference in Houston this week. Thank you for living for Jesus and loving others
Frankie, we are so proud of you. I must have called 50 people to let them know you were going to be a guest. We just knew they saved the best for last. Couldn’t be more proud of you! We love you and tell your family hi
Frank, so proud of you. We noticed you are the same regardless on the platform or off. You shine for JESUS and we were cheering you on from California. Keep living by faith and the Lord uses you powerfully to point people to Him. Well done and continued blessings
We saw you on the interview, wonderful. Just got home from seeing the movie “The Son of God”. It was AWSOME. God is still alive, my prayer is for all the world to know that. Hope you come back to preach in NC again soon. We miss you
Frank I saw you on HANNITY on that Fri and caught replay on Sunday. As I watched this I felt like I was in the audience at SORBC as Phil Beavers introduced you for the first time. Enjoyed this very much
Frank, every time I watch you minister I am more and more amazed of God’s Hand on your life. Not since Dr Jerry Falwell have I seen anyone more anointed or articulate on the things of God on television. You always point people to Jesus. Hoping to bring you for a revival in Las Vegas soon. God bless and thankful for your steadfast love for Christ
We watched SON OF GOD movie last night and LOVED IT!! Not a dry eye in the theater. So cool seeing JESUS back on big screen!! Excellent job Mark and Roma!!!
YAY!! Cant wait frank, take my entire family tonight to see this movie. After watching the HANNITY show I knew it was something I had to do! Thanks for representing God so well
Frank, your Mom and I just got back from seeing the movie @ 3:30pm today. Personally, I think it will be a box office bonanza. I don’t think there was dry eye in the theater at the end. very well done and straight from the bible not Hollywood
Hey Frank I just saw you on Fox News last night talking about The Son of God. We saw the movie tonight…it was very believable and real. It moved me to tears during the sufferings then to joy after the resurrection. You did good job and I loved your comment/point u made…He was and is both man and God ….The Son of God