- Content: “Today’s Modern Spiritual Crisis Demands Unity Through the Holy Spirit”
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What You Need To Know:
With a very strong Christian worldview, THAT THEY MAY BE ONE presents a strong argument for ecumenical pursuit of denominations working together rather than against each other, especially in a modern world that needs Christ. Many discussions and examples highlight what faith, holiness, and love truly represent, illustrating a true need for and fulfillment of faith as Christ prayed for Himself. Overall, strong arguments emerge for Christians to wake up to the spiritual war that rages in our modern world. This scripture-backed argument will fill viewers with the Holy Spirit and prepare them for something greater.
Content:
A very strong Biblical and Christian worldview promoting Christian principles and values throughout using scripture to support the argument for ecumenism and guidance from the Holy Spirit. This docudrama offers a history of events happening around the world by various groups of Christians driven by the Holy Spirit, and a call for unity across denominations considering the current turmoil of this modern world. The argument is strongly made citing scripture, letters, scholar research, as well as first-hand accounts from prominent clergy and simple believers who have been touched by the Holy Spirit. An executive producer and interviewed throughout, Adriana Gonzales, admits she is a lay person with a God-given passion for the unity of the spirit in Christ. She believes she, a self-professed “nobody,” is called by the Lord himself to spread this message – especially at a time in history where Christianity is heavily questioned and scrutinized. Unity across all denominations can be the testimony of what Jesus himself preached even on the night before His death. Her testimony validating the works of the Holy Spirit in conjunction with all others who are interviewed make a strong argument for unity across all denominations. Ultimately, this proves Christianity is truth in the face of secular scrutiny.
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The movie begins with the citation of John 17:21: “That they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” A series of clips sets the tone of Christianity’s decline and discusses the divisive spirit of the Church today, citing denominations and splits within the Church. The decline of Christianity also leads to the traditions of Western culture falling “out of fashion.” However, Jesus represents the truth that we should follow.
Adriana Gonzales shares a story about an encounter with a cross-denominational prayer group and the impact this experience had on her and her mother. They felt a true sense of the Holy Spirit that they had never experienced before. Her life changed.
Adriana recounts the historical account of Blessed Elena Guerra in Italy, who wrote to Pope XIII in 1895. Her letters called for a renewed devotion to the Holy Spirit within the Catholic Church. When the Bishops did not fully embrace her call, she asked the Pope to sing a specific hymn for the Holy Spirit to open the 20th century. On the same day, a woman in Topeka, Kansas, encounters the Holy Spirit.
The film discusses the Azusa Street Revival in LA and how this event catalyzed the modern global Pentecostal movement and influenced the Roman Catholic Church. Reenactments of Azusa Street preaching appear.
Church leaders explain how God has historically used a significant outpouring of the Holy Spirit to guide the Church. They point out how division and prejudice between denominations hurt Christians and keep them from God’s gift of each other and from sharing their love of Christ despite differences in theology.
Testimonies from believers reveal their encounters with the Holy Spirit and God’s guidance, showing renewal and unity despite scrutiny and fear. Reenactments depict Pentecost and the night before Jesus’s crucifixion.
With a very strong Christian worldview, THAT THEY MAY BE ONE presents a strong argument for ecumenical pursuit of denominations working together rather than against each other, especially in a modern world that needs Christ.
A beautiful arrangement of interviews illustrates strong faith, historical accounts, a well-presented depiction of Christ, and well-cited arguments that create a strong case. This documentary offers an informative and uplifting call for any Christian and fills viewers with the Holy Spirit.
Many discussions and examples highlight what faith, holiness, and love truly represent, illustrating a true need for and fulfillment of faith as Christ prayed for Himself.
Overall, strong arguments emerge for Christians to wake up to the spiritual war that rages in our modern world. This scripture-backed argument will fill viewers with the Holy Spirit and prepare them for something greater.
