Author: Stephen Skelton
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 9780736918121
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Skelton leads the reader through fast-paced discussions of such striking phenomena as the influence of Christ's life on superheroes, and the similarities between the devil and comic book protagonists.
The Gospel According to the World's Greatest Superhero
Author: Stephen Skelton
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 9780736918121
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Skelton leads the reader through fast-paced discussions of such striking phenomena as the influence of Christ's life on superheroes, and the similarities between the devil and comic book protagonists.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 9780736918121
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Skelton leads the reader through fast-paced discussions of such striking phenomena as the influence of Christ's life on superheroes, and the similarities between the devil and comic book protagonists.
Superheroes Can’t Save You
Author: Todd Miles
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 146275080X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Comic superheroes embody the hopes of a world that is desperate for a savior. But those comic creations cannot save us from our greatest foes—sin and death. Throughout the history of the Church there have been bad ideas, misconceptions, and heretical presentations of Jesus. Each one of these heresies fails to present Jesus as the Bible reveals him. In Superheroes Can’t Save You, Todd Miles demonstrates how these ancient heresies are embodied in contemporary comic superheroes. Miles compares something everybody already knows (who the superheroes are) with what they need to know (who Jesus is), in a book that makes vitally important Christian truths understandable and applicable to a wide audience.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 146275080X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Comic superheroes embody the hopes of a world that is desperate for a savior. But those comic creations cannot save us from our greatest foes—sin and death. Throughout the history of the Church there have been bad ideas, misconceptions, and heretical presentations of Jesus. Each one of these heresies fails to present Jesus as the Bible reveals him. In Superheroes Can’t Save You, Todd Miles demonstrates how these ancient heresies are embodied in contemporary comic superheroes. Miles compares something everybody already knows (who the superheroes are) with what they need to know (who Jesus is), in a book that makes vitally important Christian truths understandable and applicable to a wide audience.
I Am Jesus: The One, True Superhero
Author: Lee Fredrickson
Publisher: I Am Jesus Graphic Novel
ISBN: 9781951774028
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
I Am Jesus, the only Superhero you will ever need. This, biblically accurate, historical graphic novel presents Me as God. All of the heroes in the Bible had one thing in common, they needed a superhero. I am that Superhero, for I had no beginning and no end. I was active in the creation of the universe and have had a part in everything that has ever happened on this earth. In fact, I hold the universe together with the power of My hand. Yet, at an appointed time, I came to this earth as a baby, to grow up alongside the mortals I created. During My brief thirty-three years on this earth, I healed every manner of diseases and even raised people from the dead. I also gave the world its greatest teaching. I did this to show humankind that anyone who believes in Me, and places their complete trust in Me, would live forever with Me in Heaven. Experience Me, and let Me talk to you directly and change your life for eternity. -Jesus Christ Jesus is the only Superhero. Instead of coming from a planet far away to live on this earth, Jesus created the planets. Rather than being faster than a speeding bullet, Jesus travels faster than the speed of light. A number of the superheroes had their sidekicks. Batman had Robin, and Superman had Superboy. Jesus wants you as His sidekick. He is able to do what all the other superheroes could not do. He is able to give you the power to become one of the sons of God. Think about it, Jesus wants to give you His power. Now there's a dynamic duo! This historical graphic novel presents Jesus talking to you directly as God the Son. Jesus is the only Superhero you need for this life, and the life to come, for He has no beginning and no end. He was active in the creation of the universe. He has a part in everything that has or will ever happen on this earth and in the universe. In fact, He holds the universe together with the power of His hand. Yet, at an appointed time, He came to this earth as a baby, to grow up alongside the mortals He created. During His brief thirty-three years on this earth, He healed every manner of diseases and even raised people from the dead. He also gave the world its greatest teaching. He did this to show you that if you believe in Him, and place your complete trust in Him, you too can live forever with Him in Heaven. Experience Jesus, and let Him change your life for eternity. Dr. Elmer Towns Co-founder Liberty University
Publisher: I Am Jesus Graphic Novel
ISBN: 9781951774028
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
I Am Jesus, the only Superhero you will ever need. This, biblically accurate, historical graphic novel presents Me as God. All of the heroes in the Bible had one thing in common, they needed a superhero. I am that Superhero, for I had no beginning and no end. I was active in the creation of the universe and have had a part in everything that has ever happened on this earth. In fact, I hold the universe together with the power of My hand. Yet, at an appointed time, I came to this earth as a baby, to grow up alongside the mortals I created. During My brief thirty-three years on this earth, I healed every manner of diseases and even raised people from the dead. I also gave the world its greatest teaching. I did this to show humankind that anyone who believes in Me, and places their complete trust in Me, would live forever with Me in Heaven. Experience Me, and let Me talk to you directly and change your life for eternity. -Jesus Christ Jesus is the only Superhero. Instead of coming from a planet far away to live on this earth, Jesus created the planets. Rather than being faster than a speeding bullet, Jesus travels faster than the speed of light. A number of the superheroes had their sidekicks. Batman had Robin, and Superman had Superboy. Jesus wants you as His sidekick. He is able to do what all the other superheroes could not do. He is able to give you the power to become one of the sons of God. Think about it, Jesus wants to give you His power. Now there's a dynamic duo! This historical graphic novel presents Jesus talking to you directly as God the Son. Jesus is the only Superhero you need for this life, and the life to come, for He has no beginning and no end. He was active in the creation of the universe. He has a part in everything that has or will ever happen on this earth and in the universe. In fact, He holds the universe together with the power of His hand. Yet, at an appointed time, He came to this earth as a baby, to grow up alongside the mortals He created. During His brief thirty-three years on this earth, He healed every manner of diseases and even raised people from the dead. He also gave the world its greatest teaching. He did this to show you that if you believe in Him, and place your complete trust in Him, you too can live forever with Him in Heaven. Experience Jesus, and let Him change your life for eternity. Dr. Elmer Towns Co-founder Liberty University
From Star Wars to Superman
Author: James Papandrea
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
ISBN: 1622823885
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
When cultures such as ours toss Jesus out one door, He comes in – albeit disguised – through another. That’s why author Jim Papandrea turned to Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, Terminator, Spider-Man, Batman, Dr. Who, and half-a-dozen other modern shows, discovering in each one powerful images of Christ and salvation. Nor is that surprising. In stories of alternative universes, people always need rescuing; somebody needs to save the day; and sometimes the whole world cries out for a savior . . . which is just what a hero is. About the heroes of some of the most popular sci-fi stories of all time, author Papandrea here answers questions that concern Christians who are also Trekkies, Whovians, Matrix Dwellers, or aficionados of popular science fiction: What kind of “Christ-figure” is the hero of this story, and what does that say about the show’s vision of Christ, humanity and salvation? In the interest of being scientific, Papandrea even gives each hero a Numerical Orthodoxy Score based on the description of Christ in the Nicene Creed, Christianity’s common definition of orthodoxy. Included herein are astute Christian analyses of: Batman * Captain * America * Doctor Who * The Fifth Element * I, Robot * Iron Man * LOST * The Matrix * Planet of the Apes * Pleasantville * Spider-Man * Star Trek * Star Wars * Superman * The Terminator * The Time Machine * Tron * Wonder Woman Here you’ll read about: The pervasive Christian imagery in Doctor WhoStar Trek’s predicted “death of God”Free-will: the stumbling block in the first MatrixThe crucifixion of Spider-ManWhy Wonder Woman is an image of a gnostic saviorThe meaning of salvation in Star Wars (It masquerades as Christian)How Superman’s life begins as a parallel of Moses.I, Robot: the religious reason why the robot is called “Sonny”Whether, in any Christian sense, Neo is The One?Captain American and Iron-Man: one defends the innocent, the other brings justice to the guiltyThe tomb scene in the Fifth Element: it’s not the resurrection we needMatter vs. Spirit in Tron: gnostic to the coreThe anti-Christian bias of Planet of the ApesWhy the Force in Star Wars is no analogy to Grace or the Holy SpiritThe Star Wars Christ figure: Obi-Wan? Luke? Or even, ultimately, Darth VaderWhat Heaven is understood to be in the LOST universeTime travel as incarnation in The Terminator: a compelling analogyRegeneration as resurrection in Doctor Who: Is it Christ-like?How Pleasantville reverses the dynamism of the FallThe baptismal significance of the plane crash in LOSTPleasantville: a twisted version of EdenThe incarnation of the Christ-figure in Planet of the ApesTron’s parallels between Christianity and the Roman Empire . . . and much more about other science fiction and superhero shows! Christians who enjoy popular culture will greet this fun book with interest and acclaim.
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
ISBN: 1622823885
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
When cultures such as ours toss Jesus out one door, He comes in – albeit disguised – through another. That’s why author Jim Papandrea turned to Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, Terminator, Spider-Man, Batman, Dr. Who, and half-a-dozen other modern shows, discovering in each one powerful images of Christ and salvation. Nor is that surprising. In stories of alternative universes, people always need rescuing; somebody needs to save the day; and sometimes the whole world cries out for a savior . . . which is just what a hero is. About the heroes of some of the most popular sci-fi stories of all time, author Papandrea here answers questions that concern Christians who are also Trekkies, Whovians, Matrix Dwellers, or aficionados of popular science fiction: What kind of “Christ-figure” is the hero of this story, and what does that say about the show’s vision of Christ, humanity and salvation? In the interest of being scientific, Papandrea even gives each hero a Numerical Orthodoxy Score based on the description of Christ in the Nicene Creed, Christianity’s common definition of orthodoxy. Included herein are astute Christian analyses of: Batman * Captain * America * Doctor Who * The Fifth Element * I, Robot * Iron Man * LOST * The Matrix * Planet of the Apes * Pleasantville * Spider-Man * Star Trek * Star Wars * Superman * The Terminator * The Time Machine * Tron * Wonder Woman Here you’ll read about: The pervasive Christian imagery in Doctor WhoStar Trek’s predicted “death of God”Free-will: the stumbling block in the first MatrixThe crucifixion of Spider-ManWhy Wonder Woman is an image of a gnostic saviorThe meaning of salvation in Star Wars (It masquerades as Christian)How Superman’s life begins as a parallel of Moses.I, Robot: the religious reason why the robot is called “Sonny”Whether, in any Christian sense, Neo is The One?Captain American and Iron-Man: one defends the innocent, the other brings justice to the guiltyThe tomb scene in the Fifth Element: it’s not the resurrection we needMatter vs. Spirit in Tron: gnostic to the coreThe anti-Christian bias of Planet of the ApesWhy the Force in Star Wars is no analogy to Grace or the Holy SpiritThe Star Wars Christ figure: Obi-Wan? Luke? Or even, ultimately, Darth VaderWhat Heaven is understood to be in the LOST universeTime travel as incarnation in The Terminator: a compelling analogyRegeneration as resurrection in Doctor Who: Is it Christ-like?How Pleasantville reverses the dynamism of the FallThe baptismal significance of the plane crash in LOSTPleasantville: a twisted version of EdenThe incarnation of the Christ-figure in Planet of the ApesTron’s parallels between Christianity and the Roman Empire . . . and much more about other science fiction and superhero shows! Christians who enjoy popular culture will greet this fun book with interest and acclaim.
Holy Heroes
Author: Scott Bayles
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780817017705
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Author, pastor, and founder of the cosplay ministry Costumers for Christ, Scott Bayles is passionate about teaching spiritual life lessons based on the stories of comic book heroes. Likening the legends of superheroes to modern-day parables, Bayles connects the stories of comic book heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Spider-Man, Green Lantern, the X-Men, and others with the timeless truths of God's Word. So, if you're a fan of DC and Marvel and a follower of Jesusor if you'd like to know more about one or the otherthen this book is for you! Includes questions for small-group discussion and features photos of actual cosplayers to introduce each character. Great for older teens and young adultsand beyond! And, hopefully, you'll discover Jesus is the greatest superhero of them all!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780817017705
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Author, pastor, and founder of the cosplay ministry Costumers for Christ, Scott Bayles is passionate about teaching spiritual life lessons based on the stories of comic book heroes. Likening the legends of superheroes to modern-day parables, Bayles connects the stories of comic book heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Spider-Man, Green Lantern, the X-Men, and others with the timeless truths of God's Word. So, if you're a fan of DC and Marvel and a follower of Jesusor if you'd like to know more about one or the otherthen this book is for you! Includes questions for small-group discussion and features photos of actual cosplayers to introduce each character. Great for older teens and young adultsand beyond! And, hopefully, you'll discover Jesus is the greatest superhero of them all!
Jesus Christ
Author: Scott Bayles
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980578635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The world needs heroes... champions of truth and justice who fight for what's right and save the day. And nobody does heroes better than comic-books. Clad in colorful capes and costumes, superheroes regularly thwart would-be world conquerors and fend off alien invasions. The only drawback is... they aren't real. They only exist in imaginary stories created by talented authors and artists. So we look for real heroes... athletes, doctors, firefighters, police, etc. But real heroes fail us often enough to remind us that they aren't very super after all. Fortunately, these heroes point beyond themselves to someone both real and super... Someone who came to earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, and gave his life to save the world! His name is Jesus Christ!In Jesus Christ: The World's Great Hero! author and artist Scott Bayles condenses the greatest story ever told into a fast-paced, action-packed, twenty-four page graphic novel. Highlighting Christ's heroic nature, Jesus Christ: The World's Greatest Hero! is perfect for children as well as adult comic-book collectors!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980578635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The world needs heroes... champions of truth and justice who fight for what's right and save the day. And nobody does heroes better than comic-books. Clad in colorful capes and costumes, superheroes regularly thwart would-be world conquerors and fend off alien invasions. The only drawback is... they aren't real. They only exist in imaginary stories created by talented authors and artists. So we look for real heroes... athletes, doctors, firefighters, police, etc. But real heroes fail us often enough to remind us that they aren't very super after all. Fortunately, these heroes point beyond themselves to someone both real and super... Someone who came to earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, and gave his life to save the world! His name is Jesus Christ!In Jesus Christ: The World's Great Hero! author and artist Scott Bayles condenses the greatest story ever told into a fast-paced, action-packed, twenty-four page graphic novel. Highlighting Christ's heroic nature, Jesus Christ: The World's Greatest Hero! is perfect for children as well as adult comic-book collectors!
Yasmin the Superhero
Author: Saadia Faruqi
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515837831
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however there are no villains hiding on her block, just neighbors who need a little help.
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515837831
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however there are no villains hiding on her block, just neighbors who need a little help.
Jesus Journey
Author: Trent Sheppard
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310347726
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Jesus was human, like you and me. If the gospel is true, he still is. Christians worldwide believe that Jesus is God. But this belief wasn’t the starting point for Jesus’ earliest followers. While Jesus’ humanity was a given for the disciples, his divinity was a truth they grew into believing—it was a journey of faith. As Christians today, we are also called into a faith journey—this time, to rediscover Jesus’ humanity. Yes, we believe that Jesus is God, but do we truly believe that Jesus is human? And if so, how does that transform our own experience of being human? Through eye-opening yet down-to-earth reflections, Jesus Journey invites you to encounter Jesus again—as if for the first time—by experiencing his breathing, heart-beating, body-and-blood, crying-and-laughing humanity. Join Bible teacher and storyteller Trent Sheppard as he shines new light on the vibrant humanity of the historical Jesus through an up-close look at Jesus’ relationships with Mary and Joseph, with the God he called Abba, with his closest friends and followers, and how, ultimately, his crucifixion and resurrection finally and forever redefine what we mean by the word God. Come encounter the human who radically transforms our view of God. Come encounter the God who forever changes what it means to be human.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310347726
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Jesus was human, like you and me. If the gospel is true, he still is. Christians worldwide believe that Jesus is God. But this belief wasn’t the starting point for Jesus’ earliest followers. While Jesus’ humanity was a given for the disciples, his divinity was a truth they grew into believing—it was a journey of faith. As Christians today, we are also called into a faith journey—this time, to rediscover Jesus’ humanity. Yes, we believe that Jesus is God, but do we truly believe that Jesus is human? And if so, how does that transform our own experience of being human? Through eye-opening yet down-to-earth reflections, Jesus Journey invites you to encounter Jesus again—as if for the first time—by experiencing his breathing, heart-beating, body-and-blood, crying-and-laughing humanity. Join Bible teacher and storyteller Trent Sheppard as he shines new light on the vibrant humanity of the historical Jesus through an up-close look at Jesus’ relationships with Mary and Joseph, with the God he called Abba, with his closest friends and followers, and how, ultimately, his crucifixion and resurrection finally and forever redefine what we mean by the word God. Come encounter the human who radically transforms our view of God. Come encounter the God who forever changes what it means to be human.
A Hero Like You
Author: Nikki Rogers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648723233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648723233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"
The Jesus Way
Author: Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802867030
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Arguing that the way Jesus leads and the way we follow are symbiotic, Peterson begins with a study of how the ways of those who came before Christ revealed and prepared the way of the Lord that became complete in Jesus. He then challenges the ways of the contemporary American church, showing in stark relief how what we have chosen to focus on--consumerism, celebrity, charisma, and so forth--obliterates what is unique in the Jesus way.
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802867030
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Arguing that the way Jesus leads and the way we follow are symbiotic, Peterson begins with a study of how the ways of those who came before Christ revealed and prepared the way of the Lord that became complete in Jesus. He then challenges the ways of the contemporary American church, showing in stark relief how what we have chosen to focus on--consumerism, celebrity, charisma, and so forth--obliterates what is unique in the Jesus way.