Why another Jesus film?
Many great Jesus films have been produced over the years, and God has used them all for His glory. There are several focuses that make Jesus… No Greater Love unique and vital.  To list only a few, our vision is to bring the Gospel story to film afresh using the latest cutting edge, big screen technology - to truly create a Jesus movie for a new generation of highly sophisticated film-goers.

Also, where Jesus films generally focus on the gospel events, Jesus… No Greater Love focuses on a revelation of "The Man" - his heart and person, impassioned, joyous, relevant, brimming with kingdom authority, driven "on a mission of redemptive love" - the Jesus of Scripture.

Who will be the Producer and Director?

Bruce Marchiano is our current writer/producer. Once funding is underway we will begin interviewing prospective directors as well as co-producer(s) to solidify the team.

What happens if you meet your film budget of $45 million and donations continue to come in?
We sure hope this happens. All money received beyond the $45 million will be used to release the film in different languages and to distribute these new versions around the world. We want to present the Gospel to as many people as possible. To meet this goal, we will sustain our fundraising efforts year after year so that we can continue translating the film into new languages.

What Bible translation will be used for your word-for-word film?
We were hoping to make this determination before end 2009, but as we submit to the Lord's timing and continue to hold talks with two different translation rights holders, our hope to now have this concluded by mid-year 2010.  The bottom line is that God's Word is God's Word, with every accurate translation bringing the "life" that God's Word promises.  At the same time, there is no perfect translation - the perfection being only in HIM.  So, trusting that truth, we are very confident that either of these two translations will effectively reach into lives with "the power of God unto salvation" (Romans 1:16).
 
Will Bruce Marchiano be playing the role of Jesus like he did in Matthew?
We are hoping Bruce will reprise the role of Jesus, but as in all kingdom endeavors, ours is not to presume anything.  Thus we are intensely seeking God along with Bruce, keeping our hearts open for any fresh direction He might want us to pursue.  We are counting on the Lord's clear leadership here, as we are with all critical decisions.

Why the book of John when there already is a film on the book of John?
There are depths, multi-layers and prophetic dynamics of John's gospel that have yet to be explored on film.  As does John's written gospel, Jesus… No Greater Love literally begins "In the beginning," unpacking the revelation of Jesus in the Law and the Prophets of the Torah, presenting Jesus as more than a man who teaches and heals, but the living reality of the living God, I AM in human flesh, as prophesied for centuries and now fulfilled.  This film uniquely presents Jesus in the fullness of "yesterday, today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8).

Why film a word-for-word version rather than a dramatic script?

We believe that the power of God’s Word, portrayed by the right cast and masterfully filmed, will be immeasurably more powerful and impactful than any dramatization to date. The gospel is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). There is really no need to improve on what God Himself has written by adding story elements and/or fictionalizing. Demonstrating this distinction between man’s voice and the authoritative voice of God is vitally important to sharing the Gospel with a postmodern generation wondering if absolute truth exists and who, if anyone, has the authority to share it. We will not alter the words God has given, and we will trust His promises about the power of those words.

What if you do not raise enough money by your deadline?

Our first target date for raising funds was March 1, 2010, where we reached $300,000.  Although this is far from what we need, based on innumerable emails from you expressing excitement for Jesus... No Greater Love, and the ever-steady increase of all indicators as news of the vision travels across the globe, we have determined to continue.  Our new target (God's timing notwithstanding) is end 2010, which would put us on a track to release the film in 2012.  If we have not made significant progress by them and determine that production is not viable, we will contact each of you and ask what ministry you would like your donation to go to.  If we cannot reach you, we will transfer your contribution to The Jesus Film Project, being a Gospel/Jesus film that reaches millions across the world.  With this arrangement in place, you can be 100% sure that your contribution will be used to reach souls no matter what.  May we also invite you who haven't yet given, to join us along with so many of your brothers and sisters across the globe.  "And everyone who was willing and whose heart moved in him brought an offering to the Lord for the work" (Exodus 35:21)."  The realization of Jesus... No Greater Love is literally in your hands!  Glory to the name of Jesus!

What happens to the proceeds from the film, how will they be used?
The actual production and initial release of Jesus... No Greater Love is only the beginning of a long term, global vision that will bring the Gospel to souls across the world in every language of the world, and through every means possible.  This will take enormous resources for dubbing, duplication, distribution... To give you an example, we aim to air-drop crates of hand-held video devices into remote areas with hard-to-reach peoples.  They will be able to push the one button on the device and there, before their eyes, Jesus will "come to life" and the Gospel breathed into their souls.  These kinds of things take funds (the film proceeds).  It is SO important for all of us to deeply understand that Jesus... No Greater Love is not about packing theaters with Christians for a few weeks, then selling DVD's.  No, no, NO!  Our intention is to reach unsaved souls across this nation and the globe, and for many generations to come.  This ongoing film-outreach effort is what Jesus... No Greater Love is all about, and where its proceeds will be channeled.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

In the United States, a resounding "Yes!" Marchiano Ministries is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All donations to the New Jesus Movie are tax deductible to the limits allowed by law.

Have a question not answered above?
Send it to us at info@newjesusmovie.com.