Apr 07, 2017 the case for christ wont garner many new converts, especially since the evidence presented, at least in the film, proves sketchy at best. His wife leslies newfound faith in christ compels lee to utilize his journalistic and legal training to disprove the claims of christianity pitting his resolute atheism. Chasing down the biggest story of his career, lee comes facetoface with unexpected results that could change everything he knows to be true. In the united states and canada, the case for christ was released on april 7, 2017 alongside going in style and smurfs. The case for christ official trailer 1 2017 mike vogel movie. The case for christ is the true story of an awardwinning investigative journalistand avowed atheistwho set out to use his wellhoned journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound christian faith of his wife, with unexpected, lifealtering results.
Bothered by his wifes unyielding belief in christianity, an investigative reporter sets out to use verifiable facts to poke holes in her faith. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. Lee strobel became a fundamentalist christian hero thanks to his 1998 book the case for christ, chronicling how his dogged research into jesus. Mike vogel portrays chicago tribune reporter and avowed atheist lee strobel in the case for christ a docudrama detailing the story of strobels attempt to disprove christianity after his wife becomes a christian. The case for christ emphasizes journalist lee stobels personal drama over his academic investigation, which makes for a watchable movie but thin theology. The case for christ movie adds more theaters for easter. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies. The movie is a dramatization of lee strobels book by the same name, which has sold 14 million copies. Feb 10, 2017 the case for christ soundtrack licensed to youtube by. Movies can move us, with stories that portray hope, courage, persistence and more. I dont think many folks will come into the movie theater as skeptics and walk out as christians, but i think the movies producers.
The training course will combine high points of the historical apologetics presented in the case for christ book and movie with specific evangelistic training related to this information. Apr 08, 2017 as with all their movies, before filming, every morning the cast and crew of the case for christ opened in prayer. Theres something about pure flix thats unlike any other major film production company in existence. Apr 12, 2017 whether by design or sheer coincidence, the 1 p. The songs are a great connection to the new pure flix film the case for christ, based on the bestselling book by lee strobel. The case for christ prioritizes drama over evidence. I intend to rewatch this movie from time to time and would recommend others to do the same.
Making your case for christ is designed to help christians, both young and old, understand and articulate the message of christ along with evidence that backs up his claims and credentials. Apr 11, 2017 the case for christ is a high quality movie that should be viewed by more people. The case for christ movie and the power of prayer sonoma. The case for christ shouldnt be dismissed, but like many faithbased productions, its better at preaching to the choir than reaching the unconverted.
His awardwinning investigative reporting recently earned him a promotion to legal editor at the chicagotribune. The case for christ 2017 tvpg 1h 53m dramas bothered by his wifes unyielding belief in christianity, an investigative reporter sets out to use verifiable facts to poke holes in her faith. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading case for christ movie edition. The case for christ is a mustsee movie for both christians and atheists.
Pure flix the company that made this movie is building a strong reputation for quality christian movies. Its simple to buy tickets online for the case for christ with showcase cinemas streamlined booking process making your visit to the cinema as smooth as possible. Read the the case for christ movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The case for christ movie synopsis and plot showtimes. The drama is based on lee strobels new york times best seller that follows his journey from atheist to christfollower lee strobel and his wife leslie were moved to tears as they watched clips depicting their early marriage and family struggles play out in the movie version of the case. At the red carpet event in chicago, sonoma christian home associate entertainment josiah aviles had the opportunity. Based on lee strobels awardwinning bestselling book and starring mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway, and robert forster, the case for christ opens in theaters april 7. Bring the power of this inspiring film to your church members and community. Mike vogel is lee strobel in christian recruitment propaganda film. The case for christ 2017 times movie tickets fandango. A scholar takes a close look at the claims for the historicity of jesus resurrection. The case for christ, updated and expanded, mass market. The case for christ wont garner many new converts, especially since the evidence presented, at least in the film, proves sketchy at best. The case for christ also presents a riveting, dramatic depiction of an actual journalistic investigation.
And for viewers who find themselves on the same threshold between unbelief and faith, lee strobels story may very well be a catalyst that helps them embrace christ, just as he does in this personal, powerful, at times gritty and but ultimately redemptive story. The case for christ gets tossed out of court posted on april 12, 2017 by rogerinorlando dry, unemotional and considering the subject matter uninspiring, lee strobels the case for christ is a faithbased drama about one atheists researchdriven conversion to christianity. But things werent going nearly as well at home where his wife leslies newfound faith in christ. But things werent going nearly as well at home where his wife leslies newfound faith in christ went against everything lee believed or didnt believe as an avowed. Leslie and lee strobel on their wedding day in 1972. The case for christ still has its weaknesses, and even the faithful might feel that a secular inquiry into the evidence of christs resurrection is kind of missing the point. A former editor investigates the truthfulness of the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As with all their movies, before filming, every morning the cast and crew of the case for christ opened in prayer. From the producer of gods not dead and starring mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway, and robert forster, the case for christ is the perfect movie for those whove ever wondered about gods role in their lives. When a local youth pastor took his students to see the film, four made a.
The case for christ showtimes at an amc movie theater near you. A harddriving journalist, lee strobel was exactly where he expected to be at work. The case for christ movie is already making a deep impact on viewers including a high school youth group in north carolina. The case for christ 2007 a message to our movie fans read more.
With multiple versions available to suit your church or ministrys needs, these resource packs provide everything from sermons, movie clips, and study guides to tshirts, wristbands, and downloadable graphics suitable for a variety of media uses. Its an ideal easterseason movie for anyone who has ever pondered the existence of god. Gods not dead i and ii were great and i am eager to see gods not dead iii. The case for christ church and small group resources for. The songs are a great connection to the new pure flix film the case. Not even a skilled journalist, with legal training and a reporters tenacity at interviewing, could break the case. Find the case for christ showtimes for local movie theaters. Each session features a teaching from lee and mark and, as part of a special deal with pureflix, will include a relevant clip or set of clips from the case for christ movie. I saw the case for christ last weekend with my wife and girls, and i have to say, they did it right.
The case for christ 2007 times movie tickets fandango. Check the latest film times for the case for christ now showing at your nearest showcase. Cd baby sync publishing, and 2 music rights societies. He was forced to acknowledge that the case for christ was absolutely unbreakable. Bring the gripping story of the case for christ to your community. The case for christ wont convert any critical thinker, but more disappointingly, it fails as faithbased entertainment. But things werent going nearly as well at home where his wife leslies newfound faith in christ went against everything lee believed or didnt. A comprehensive leaders guide is included in the kit to help course facilitators use the teaching and movie clips to guide the discussion times. The case for christ soundtrack licensed to youtube by. However, it also extols the honest search for truth.
Songs inspired by the original motion picture is a collection of songs from recording artists and worship teams from some of the worlds largest churches. With erika christensen, faye dunaway, frankie faison, robert forster. The case for christ 2017 the case for christ 2017 112 min. Apr 07, 2017 chasing down the biggest story of his career, lee comes facetoface with unexpected results that could change everything he knows to be true. The studio behind that film, pureflix, is back this week with the case for christ, a much more compelling and subtler film that tells the story of lee strobel, a top investigative reporter. The case for christ is a 2017 american christian drama film directed by jon gunn and written by brian bird, based on a true story that inspired the 1998 book of the same name by lee strobel. Mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway the case for christ official trailer 1 2017 mike vogel movie based on the true story. The case for christ premiered in theaters nationwide on friday, april 7. September 11th, 2007 not yet rated 1 hr 11 min plot summary. At the red carpet event in chicago, sonoma christian home associate entertainment josiah aviles had the opportunity to speak with the cast and crew about their experiences working on the movie. Its a house of cards built to defend a house of cards, with meek. No false moves, nothing embarrassing, perfectly cast, meticulously acted, skillfully written, and the dialogue was completely believable and authentic, even the most challenging scenes where did they get those actors. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel, the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune, is a new york times bestselling author of more than twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national tv programs, including abc, fox, pbs, and cnn described in the washington post as one of the evangelical communitys most popular. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law.
Apr 07, 2017 the movie the case for christ is released this weekend. The case for christ compares favorably with any of them. If you were a journalist, how would you investigate the top story in human history. The movie the case for christ is released this weekend. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The material addressed is useful for anyone wanting to learn whether or not the christian religion is anything more than an enduring hoax. But it will certainly please the faithful, and proves. The case for christ still has its weaknesses, and even the faithful might feel that a secular inquiry into the evidence of christ s resurrection is kind of missing the point. The case for christ is a 2017 american christian drama film directed by jon gunn and written. Apr 07, 2017 find case for christ movie times near you. In factchecking the case for christ movie, we learned that lee and leslie met when they were 14 and married in 1972, after lees sophomore year in college. The film stars mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway and robert forster, and follows an atheist journalist who looks to disprove his wifes christian faith.
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