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Dorothy Mae

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Apparently there is a new movie about the revival at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Calfornia, during the hippie generation. I doubt it will come here, but if any of you see it and can offer your take, I’d be grateful.

I attended that church driving with friends an hour each way Saturday night. The concerts were so so, but the Afterglow worship was awesome. We sang scripture usually to one guitarist who did not sing very loud mostly and it was very anointed. I’ve rarely experienced such anointed worship. Later I lived in Costa Mesa as an adult.
 
Ok maybe no one saw it. I listened to John MacArthur review it and I was so shocked that he called those brothers and sister who were saved out of drugs and sin “Jesus freaks!” There were 1000s of young people who found Christ and he calls them “freaks.” Wouk’s he have preferred they stay into drugs? I’ve never thought much of that Calvinist but this is really too much.
 
No , I have not seen the movie but hope to sometime . More about Jesus Freaks . If someone called me a Jesus freak I would not be offended:) .
What is a Jesus freak?

The term Jesus freak was originally used to demean or insult Christians involved with the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. It was primarily directed towards “Bible thumpers” and those who were especially aggressive in their evangelistic efforts. The core meaning of Jesus freak was a person who is so dedicated to following Jesus that there is nothing else the person can talk about. A Jesus freak is basically a person who is obsessed with Jesus.

While it was originally used as a pejorative, Jesus freak has become accepted and even embraced by many in the Christian community. A “Jesus Freak” song and album by the Christian band DC Talk in 1995 helped popularize the term. This is perhaps similar to the term Christian, which seemingly originated as an insult (Acts 11:26), but later became the most widely accepted term for a follower of Jesus Christ. If obsession with Jesus is indeed the core meaning of Jesus freak, then, yes, a Jesus freak is precisely what a Christian should strive to be (Matthew 16:24).

In the song “Jesus Freak,” there is a contrast between how the world views a Jesus freak and what the Bible would declare to be a Jesus freak. First, a man with “Jesus saves” tattooed on his belly is standing on a box in the middle of a city, claiming that he had a dream. That is perhaps what the world thinks of as a Jesus freak. Contrasted with that is the example of John the Baptist. While the world thought he was crazy, he demonstrated the ultimate commitment to Jesus by dying for refusing to be silent: “the king took the head of this Jesus freak” (see Matthew 14:10). That should be the definition of a Jesus freak. We should be so radically committed to Jesus that we would rather lay down our lives than deny Him.
 
hawkman said:
No , I have not seen the movie but hope to sometime . More about Jesus Freaks . If someone called me a Jesus freak I would not be offended:) .
What is a Jesus freak?

The term Jesus freak was originally used to demean or insult Christians involved with the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. It was primarily directed towards “Bible thumpers” and those who were especially aggressive in their evangelistic efforts. The core meaning of Jesus freak was a person who is so dedicated to following Jesus that there is nothing else the person can talk about. A Jesus freak is basically a person who is obsessed with Jesus.

While it was originally used as a pejorative, Jesus freak has become accepted and even embraced by many in the Christian community. A “Jesus Freak” song and album by the Christian band DC Talk in 1995 helped popularize the term. This is perhaps similar to the term Christian, which seemingly originated as an insult (Acts 11:26), but later became the most widely accepted term for a follower of Jesus Christ. If obsession with Jesus is indeed the core meaning of Jesus freak, then, yes, a Jesus freak is precisely what a Christian should strive to be (Matthew 16:24).

In the song “Jesus Freak,” there is a contrast between how the world views a Jesus freak and what the Bible would declare to be a Jesus freak. First, a man with “Jesus saves” tattooed on his belly is standing on a box in the middle of a city, claiming that he had a dream. That is perhaps what the world thinks of as a Jesus freak. Contrasted with that is the example of John the Baptist. While the world thought he was crazy, he demonstrated the ultimate commitment to Jesus by dying for refusing to be silent: “the king took the head of this Jesus freak” (see Matthew 14:10). That should be the definition of a Jesus freak. We should be so radically committed to Jesus that we would rather lay down our lives than deny Him.
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MacArthur meant it as an insult which is the point. If someone just called you a freak would be ok?
 
Dorothy Mae said:
MacArthur meant it as an insult which is the point. If someone just called you a freak would be ok?
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I would say I have a thick skin and what is said about me does not bother me much at all . I do physically look odd I have severe kyphosis . If the way I worship and serve Jesus would cause me to be called a freak I would be fine with that .
 
hawkman said:
I would say I have a thick skin and what is said about me does not bother me much at all . I do physically look odd I have severe kyphosis . If the way I worship and serve Jesus would cause me to be called a freak I would be fine with that .
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Well we ought to consider the lack of honor the word “freak” is meant to be in reference to others and not just how we feel.

And they weren’t freaks. They probably just loved Jesus and were more accepting of others than MacArthur is, perhaps. In any case, “freak” is definitely not honoring others as MacArthur would like to be honored. It is not OK to call a brother in Christ a freak.
 
Dorothy Mae said:
Well we ought to consider the lack of honor the word “freak” is meant to be in reference to others and not just how we feel.

And they weren’t freaks. They probably just loved Jesus and were more accepting of others than MacArthur is, perhaps. In any case, “freak” is definitely not honoring others as MacArthur would like to be honored. It is not OK to call a brother in Christ a freak.
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Well sure I am not calling people freaks because I don't know how they will take it and I do not want to hurt their feelings . So can I call you a "Bible Thumper " or a "Holy Roller " , just kidding of course .
 
hawkman said:
Well sure I am not calling people freaks because I don't know how they will take it and I do not want to hurt their feelings . So can I call you a "Bible Thumper " or a "Holy Roller " , just kidding of course .
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I’m not thinking just about me. I don’t have much fear of man which means I care more what God thinks of me than what men think. But if you would call me uncomplimentary untrue names, I’d be more concerned about what such choices would unleash in your life. Those who participate in the side of the Enemy accusing the brethren open themselves up to his attacks in their circumstances. I deal in spiritual warfare and one does not stand WITH the Enemy being his mouthpiece without personal consequences. They are most unpleasant.
 
You know hawkman, I’m absolutely convinced that when some stand facing God and ask Him why they had particular sufferings in their live (not all suffering, of course,) they will be shown the times that they fully embraced the course the Enemy offered giving their evil desires full pleasure and based on that, the Enemy had full right to inflict them.

This is the meaning of the verses that talk about agreeing with your adversary while on the way to court. Agreeing and settling means agreeing and repenting asking man and God for forgiveness. Otherwise the Enemy has the right to inflict until the debt is paid.
 
I know this thread is older but I'll offer my take on it. I really liked the movie. It was well done. Pastor Greg Laurie said in an interview that one of the main themes of the movie is to show that God can and does use flawed people. I can personally attest to that! No one in the movie lived a perfect life and even afterwards Lonnie stumbled and fell. But my God is the God of second chances and third and fourth.... If you get a chance to see it, I would recommend it.

As a disclaimer I do attend Calvary Chapel and have so for a couple of decades so I am a bit biased.
 
I enjoyed the movie and am currently attending a Calvary Chapel. I've visited Calvary Chapels all over the country. I thought most of them were pretty places that I could call home if I lived in that community.
 
Tall Timbers said:
I enjoyed the movie and am currently attending a Calvary Chapel. I've visited Calvary Chapels all over the country. I thought most of them were pretty places that I could call home if I lived in that community.
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Never been to one.
What is their major teaching or statement of faith?
 
This reminds of the band, DC talk. They are Christian from like the 90s or 2000s Jesus freak a very popular song. "There ain't denying the truth." Everyone loved that song 😆
 
citrus said:
This reminds of the band, DC talk. They are Christian from like the 90s or 2000s Jesus freak a very popular song. "There ain't denying the truth." Everyone loved that song 😆
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I still have that on my playlist. Both the OG version and the Newsboys remake and I still love cranking it up in my truck with my windows down.
 
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