'You Can't Save Yourself': Why Did Trump Share the Raw Gospel Plea That Franklin Graham Sent Him?

The 1959 blockbuster "Ben-Hur" has returned to theaters for Holy Week as Christians around the world mark the final days before the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

American Idol hosted its "Faith Music Night" this week in the first live show of the season. The wildly popular reality competition began this tradition on Easter Sunday last year. The Gospel message was spread with songs like "Jireh," "Nothing but the Blood," and "I Can Only Imagine." 

The war with Iran is having a worldwide impact that's being felt all the way to China. That's because China imports most of its oil from Tehran. But there is debate over what impact the war is having beyond oil. One expert sees the Trump Doctrine undermining China's plan for world domination. 

Wednesday night marks the beginning of Passover for Jews in Israel and around the world. The war with Iran has made a dramatic impact on celebrations. It comes as President Trump signaled that the conflict could be nearing a turning point.

As the battle with Iran continues, both Israel and the U.S. reportedly want a bold leader inside the country to force real change. With Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly out of commission and most of Iran's old guard gone, the big question is: who's actually running the show and trying to end the conflict?  

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case this week that could shake the foundation of citizenship in America. If you are born on U.S. soil and subject to its jurisdiction, you're a citizen.A heated fight is brewing over birthright citizenship. Now, new reports say the Chinese Communist Party might be using it to sneak in future voters and sway U.S. elections.

Pastor Mike Signorelli of V1 Church in New York City is no stranger to spiritual warfare.

In January, Sameera and her 16-year-old daughter took to the streets to protest the Iranian regime. Later that evening, security forces opened fire, taking the young girl's life. Recently, Sameera spoke with CBN News about that tragic night and why she believes the fight against the regime must continue.

President Donald Trump believes that negotiations for a possible end to the war in Iran are going well. Yet, as the talks continue, so do the attacks on the Tehran regime's military, increasing the possibility that U.S. troops may be on the ground inside Iran.

The war in Iran and the Middle East continues as the Tehran regime and its proxies, Hezbollah and the Houthis, launch attacks on Israel and the Gulf States, while the U.S. and Israel strike targets in Iran and Lebanon. The Gulf allies don't want the war to stop until the military goals are accomplished.

An upcoming evangelistic crusade in Charleston, South Carolina, is gaining recognition from the state's General Assembly. Republican State Rep. Mark Smith spearheaded a resolution honoring the event and calling for "the voluntary rededication of South Carolina to the Almighty God."

Although deadly fentanyl overdoses have decreased recently, they remain the leading cause of death for Americans age 18 to 45.  Due to what are known as counterfeit pills, 92 percent of those deaths were accidental.  Christian parents are speaking out about the deaths of their beloved children, who were good kids, but made deadly mistakes.

The war with Iran is having a worldwide impact that's being felt all the way to China. That's because China imports most of its oil from Tehran. But there is debate over what impact the war is having beyond oil. One expert sees the Trump Doctrine undermining China's plan for world domination. 

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case this week that could shake the foundation of citizenship in America. If you are born on U.S. soil and subject to its jurisdiction, you're a citizen.A heated fight is brewing over birthright citizenship. Now, new reports say the Chinese Communist Party might be using it to sneak in future voters and sway U.S. elections.

Three thousand years ago in Samaria, a woman asked God for a son, and he answered her prayer. Today, on that same ground, people are still praying and getting answers.

American churches and ministries are gearing up, convinced that God is about to do something big in Iran. Christians are praying and getting ready for the day – maybe sooner than we think – when Iran's doors are finally to the gospel.  

As Israeli and U.S. military strikes decimate Iran's Islamic regime and its nuclear capabilities, an Iranian woman who was jailed and sentenced to die on apostasy charges believes her countrymen will soon throw off their forced Muslim identities, embrace Christianity, and spark a spiritual awakening throughout the Middle East.

A viral video and a deadly crackdown followed by a dramatic escape. That's what happened to Ali Rezaei Majd, an Iranian fitness trainer turned protester. Now after escaping from Iranian authorities, he's speaking exclusively to CBN News.

On Iran's border with Iraq, battle-hardened fighters are ready to join the conflict against the Iranian regime. Kurdish fighters who helped the U.S. in the battle with ISIS are prepared to act if the conflict spreads. 

The imprisonment of South Korean Pastor Hyun-bo Son has sparked widespread controversy since September. It marked the first time in 78 years that South Korea arrested a pastor for speaking out against the government. Although released on probation, the case has drawn concern for potential erosion of religious freedom in the country.