Is The Chosen biblically accurate?

No. The Chosen takes great creative license, with its own creators admitting 95% of content is not from Scripture, often distorting the biblical text.

Why are Christians concerned about The Chosen?

Concerns include its Mormon funding, ecumenical theology, distorted portrayals of Jesus, and its potential to mislead viewers about who Christ is.

The Chosen Exposed, Justin Peters with Gabe Hughes

Name: The Chosen Exposed — Justin Peters with Gabe Hughes
Uploaded: 2025-09-14
Duration: 52 min
Description: Justin Peters and Gabe Hughes evaluate The Chosen in light of Scripture, addressing LDS 'same Jesus' claims, creative liberties like the Sermon on the Mount and John 3 scenes, and the broader problem of portraying Christ on film.

⏱️ Estimated Reading Time: 1 min read

The Chosen Exposed — Justin Peters with Gabe Hughes

Sound Theology & Discernment• September 29, 2025 • Length: ~52 min • Guests: Gabe Hughes (WWUTT)

Show Summary

Is The Chosen faithful to Scripture, or does it present another Jesus? In this episode, Justin Peters is joined by pastor and apologist Gabe Hughes (WWUTT) to evaluate the show’s claims, the “same Jesus” statements regarding LDS theology, creative liberties like the Sermon on the Mount rehearsal and the John 3 scene, and the broader problem of depicting the sinless Son of God on film. We call believers back to the sufficiency of God’s Word.

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Key Scriptures

Hebrews 1:1–2; Psalm 2; John 3; Luke 16:19–31; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Peter 3:16

Resources & Channels

WWUTT YouTube
Justin Peters Ministries
Justin Peters Page at Servants of Grace
This episode first appeared at Justin’s YouTube and appeared here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kolwKnYQxE

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Justin Peters( Contributor )

Born and reared in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Justin earned his undergraduate at Mississippi State University (1995) and then a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology (2000, 2002) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Justin met his bride, Kathy, at an evangelism conference near Los Angeles, California, in 2009. They were married in August of 2010. From 2014 until 2019, they lived in Sandpoint, Idaho, and were members of Kootenai Community Church.

They now reside outside of Billings, Montana, along with their little dog, Mia. They are members of Laurel Bible Church, where Justin currently serves as an elder.