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The new documentary \u201cNothing but the Truth\u201d from John Sanders LLC, Love Worth Finding ministries and EIDON events, is a modern presentation of biblical truth. Fueled by the teachings of the late Dr. Adrian Rogers, the film features an all-star group of theologians and Christian leaders\u2014including Lee Strobel, Dr. Tony Evans, Dr. Al Mohler, Ed Newton, Len Munsil, Dr. Johnny Hunt, Dr. Robert Jeffress, Mike Huckabee, Jennifer Rothschild, Trillia Newbell, Ken Whitten, Jonathan Falwell, Dave Ramsey\u2014relating how the truths of Scripture apply to the 21st<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n

“In our world of tolerance and inclusion, the Truth is being written off quickly and forcibly,\u201d Dr. Rogers said. \u201cIs it possible to respond in both Truth and Love?”<\/p>\n

Sanders, an EMMY Award-winning producer who grew up in Rogers\u2019 church in Memphis, Tennessee, was influenced by his teachings and was inspired a few years ago to do a project that both honored his legacy and tackled a relevant topic.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the last four years, I\u2019ve been piecing it together with guys who were influenced by his ministry,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat was interesting is the longer it went, the more it became for today. It was like, \u2018Man, this is more true now than it was then. So, I\u2019m glad it\u2019s releasing now because the timing is perfect for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of those influenced and mentored by Rogers is Johnny Hunt, the longtime former pastor of Woodstock Baptist Church and current senior vice president of Evangelism and Leadership at the North American Mission Board. Hunt calls Rogers \u201cone of the greatest voices of the 20th<\/sup> century.\u201d Beyond his teaching, however, he was more impressed with Rogers out of the pulpit. Hunt noted that Rogers was humble and approachable and was always cordial and kind to those who spoke with him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis preaching, as great as it was, was not what really drew me to him,\u201d he said. \u201cI would visit John’s Church Bellevue, and I’d be on a vacation and I would just sort of sit where I could watch him come in. And then even noticing at the end of the service, he would be one of the last to leave as long as there was a line of people, whether they were children or whatever. I observed that for 40 years, and it just so influenced me that I thought I want to treat people that way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even though the project is built around and inspired by the pastor\u2019s teachings, Sanders admitted Rogers would be displeased with the attention focused on him. So, he\u2019s quick to point out that the project is ultimately about the truth found in the Word.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I talk about Adrian Rogers, it was the truth that he preached,\u201d he said. \u201cHe would even tell you \u2018Look, you don’t go with what I say he line that up with God’s word. If you think God’s Word tells you something different you follow that you don’t follow me.\u2019 So, this was really number one, it was to get the message out there about a much-needed topic, about the truth of Jesus, the truth of the written word, then do it in a way that honored Adrian Rogers’ legacy and memory.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hunt added, \u201cWe viewed him as one of the great stallions of the faith. He never saw himself that way. There was such genuine, authentic humility in his life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The commentary in the film by modern speakers is also notable, Hunt says, because of its relevance and spectrum of influence.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne minute, you’re listening to a theologian, and the next moment, you’re listening to a leading financer like a Dave Ramsey,\u201d he said. \u201cHere’s a man that a lot of people listen to but what they may not know is that the foundation of his life leads him to grace. He’s helping a lot of people get debt-free, but the principles are not his. They’re eternal. They’re absolute truth. These are principles that if you put in place, you will know the benefit of them. That’s the difference in methods and principles. That’s the difference in subjective truth and objective truth, absolute truth, the one plus one is two, not three.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sanders, who watched his film grow through the years and include a variety of speakers and topics, noted several captivating moments, including Dr. Tony Evans\u2019 insightful comments on marriage, and a memorable challenge from Jennifer Rothschild.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne segment that I love is Jennifer Rothschild’s \u2018thought closet,\u2019 about thoughts entering in your mind because that’s something I personally have had to deal with through my life,\u201d Sanders added. \u201cGetting the word of Scripture, and not letting things enter your mind, and refusing it entry.\u201d<\/p>\n

When a clear view of God\u2019s truth is put forward, Hunt believes it \u201ctakes the pressure off\u201d the messenger, letting God and the Holy Spirit do the defending and the convincing.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod did not call me to be Johnny Hunt \u2018the convincer,\u2019 but Johnny Hunt \u2018the truth preacher,\u2019 he said. \u201cWhen people come in on Sunday mornings, with an attitude of, \u2018Bless me if you can, but I will never be convinced,\u2019 all the pressure is off of me. All I need to do is submit to the one who called me to preach this Book, submit to the Author of this transcript, and he will do the convincing and the convicting in the lives of those who hear. I have seen thousands, tens of thousands, personally, of lives, changed.\u201d<\/p>\n

As his four-year journey to screen ends and the movie releases wide, Sanders says he hopes the film will not only be an encouragement for the body of Christ but perhaps even have a greater impact than he could have hoped for.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope it would maybe start a spark or start a revival in the church life or really in a viewer as an individual and as a family,\u201d he said. \u201cThat would be my two, two big prayers that God would just take this, use it how he wants to, and, then let God take it where He will.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing but the Truth\u201d is now available online at https:\/\/www.nbttmovie.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dewayne Hamby<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0is a communications specialist and longtime journalist covering faith-based music, entertainment, books, and the retail industry. He is the author of the book Gratitude Adjustment. Connect with him at\u00a0www.dewaynehamby.com<\/a>\u00a0or on twitter –\u00a0@dewaynehamby<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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