What Are Leaders Saying About A.D.?
"Finally, someone has told the story of the birth of the church in all of its power, drama and glory. 'A.D.' masterfully shows why it is that Christianity emerged from nowhere to become the largest and most diverse religious movement in history. From the Resurrection of Christ, to the Holy Spirit's arrival at Pentecost, to the courage of the apostles in the face of unrelenting persecution… it's all here, like you've never seen it before. Mark and Roma have taken the Bible as it is, and shown the world why it is that people are still talking about Jesus."
"In a time when films about Bible events are often gross distortions of what actually happened, you can always count on Mark Burnett and Roma Downey to stay true to the scriptures, treating miracles as actual miracles, and not trying to explain them away. With a stellar track record of both 'The Bible' television series and 'The Son of God' movie, Mark and Roma are now bringing 'A.D.,' the exciting story of 'The Book of Acts', to the screen as a gift to the entire church. God bless them. I can't wait for you to see it!"
"'A.D.' is truly breathtaking! For far too long, most people's understanding of Christianity has stopped at the cross. 'A.D.' takes us past the resurrection into the power of the Holy Spirit, and into the courage of the early church. The Gospel didn't stop at the cross, it continued, and 'A.D.' shows us in living color how that movement changed the world—and why it is still changing the world today. This television series is historic."
"There is much we can learn through the example of the first century believers. These believers modeled for us complete reliance on the Holy Spirit. Despite the constant threat of persecution, they pressed forward to reach the unreached with the message of the gospel. I'm thrilled that Mark Burnett and Roma Downey will be telling the incredible story of the first followers of Christ on a global stage. I believe we are on the cusp of an unparalleled spiritual awakening. My prayer is that this series will ignite a passion for today's believers to move forward with Spirit's empowerment to spread the message of hope in Christ to a world desperate to know Him."
"We're excited about 'A.D.', the new television series from our friends, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, that tells the story of the birth and growth of Christianity. These are the stories of those first believers who, in the face of persecution, persevered through faith, giving rise to the greatest movement of God the world has ever seen. We believe it's going to stir people's hearts as they discover that the gospel is still as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago, and we encourage everyone to watch and experience this powerful message of faith, sacrifice, and victory."
"A.D. shows us how a deep faith results in raw courage. The key players in this story—the earliest Christians, stunned by the brutal execution of Jesus, were pathfinders for today's believers. Their compelling story gives hope for the modern-day faithful, who face brutality and persecution simply for believing… even today."
"My friends Mark Burnett and Roma Downey did an amazing job of bringing Scripture alive through The Bible miniseries, and I'm so pleased that they're doing it again with 'A.D.' This new program recounts the birth of the Church as recorded in Acts, and also offers a wealth of additional historical and social context. I believe viewers will be inspired and transformed by this powerful story of God's movement in history."
"Finally, someone has told the story of the birth of the church in all of its power, drama and glory. 'A.D.' masterfully shows why it is that Christianity emerged from nowhere to become the largest and most diverse religious movement in history. From the Resurrection of Christ, to the Holy Spirit's arrival at Pentecost, to the courage of the apostles in the face of unrelenting persecution… it's all here, like you've never seen it before. Mark and Roma have taken the Bible as it is, and shown the world why it is that people are still talking about Jesus."
- Wilfredo De Jesús
- Senior Pastor, New Life Covenant Church, Author of Amazing Faith and In the Gap. TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World 2013
"In a time when films about Bible events are often gross distortions of what actually happened, you can always count on Mark Burnett and Roma Downey to stay true to the scriptures, treating miracles as actual miracles, and not trying to explain them away. With a stellar track record of both 'The Bible' television series and 'The Son of God' movie, Mark and Roma are now bringing 'A.D.,' the exciting story of 'The Book of Acts', to the screen as a gift to the entire church. God bless them. I can't wait for you to see it!"
- Rick Warren
- Senior Pastor, Saddleback Church
"'A.D.' is truly breathtaking! For far too long, most people's understanding of Christianity has stopped at the cross. 'A.D.' takes us past the resurrection into the power of the Holy Spirit, and into the courage of the early church. The Gospel didn't stop at the cross, it continued, and 'A.D.' shows us in living color how that movement changed the world—and why it is still changing the world today. This television series is historic."
- Christine Caine
- Founder, The A21 Campaign
"There is much we can learn through the example of the first century believers. These believers modeled for us complete reliance on the Holy Spirit. Despite the constant threat of persecution, they pressed forward to reach the unreached with the message of the gospel. I'm thrilled that Mark Burnett and Roma Downey will be telling the incredible story of the first followers of Christ on a global stage. I believe we are on the cusp of an unparalleled spiritual awakening. My prayer is that this series will ignite a passion for today's believers to move forward with Spirit's empowerment to spread the message of hope in Christ to a world desperate to know Him."
- Dr. George O. Wood
- General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God
"We're excited about 'A.D.', the new television series from our friends, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, that tells the story of the birth and growth of Christianity. These are the stories of those first believers who, in the face of persecution, persevered through faith, giving rise to the greatest movement of God the world has ever seen. We believe it's going to stir people's hearts as they discover that the gospel is still as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago, and we encourage everyone to watch and experience this powerful message of faith, sacrifice, and victory."
- Joel & Victoria Osteen
"A.D. shows us how a deep faith results in raw courage. The key players in this story—the earliest Christians, stunned by the brutal execution of Jesus, were pathfinders for today's believers. Their compelling story gives hope for the modern-day faithful, who face brutality and persecution simply for believing… even today."
- Max Lucado
- Pastor and bestselling author
"My friends Mark Burnett and Roma Downey did an amazing job of bringing Scripture alive through The Bible miniseries, and I'm so pleased that they're doing it again with 'A.D.' This new program recounts the birth of the Church as recorded in Acts, and also offers a wealth of additional historical and social context. I believe viewers will be inspired and transformed by this powerful story of God's movement in history."
- Jim Daly
- President, Focus on the Family