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2004/07/27

   The Time Changer is a great Christian film; which, as you know, most Christian films are not. The question asked and answered is, "What if you could see the impact of your beliefs?" A 19th-century seminary professor, Carlisle, is tries to win the endorsement of one of the seminary's board for his new book, to provide the unanimous vote he needs for the seminary's endorsement. The sticking boardmember is at odds with one of the book's points: morals taught alone can be used to bring people to Christ. The allegation is made that the laws of the Lord cannot be taught without the Lord of the laws as the absolute authority behind them.
   He sends Carlisle over 100 years in the future to the year 2000 to see the results of morality without Christ. It's a very powerful evangelistic film for that reason — in fact, the plan of Salvation is even given several times. It is also a great film for believers to watch.
   When Carlisle went to church, I expected the negative commentary to be directed to our standard liberal ecumenical churches. You know, Carlisle goes to a charismatic "worship center" and is apalled by what Christianity has been reduced to. Nope, he goes into an admittedly large church, but one which could be easily any Baptist church in the country. He is appalled by the worldliness which has encroached into the church and apathy (such as the horribly low turnout for visitation). It's a real eye-opener: really a revival sermon in film.
   I'd highly recommend watching it, and I usually don't recommend movies — especially "Christian" movies.

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