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Now Available: Superheroes Can’t Save You

April 20, 2018 by Barnabas Piper Leave a Comment

Superheroes Can’t Save You: Epic Examples of Historic Heresies

Todd Miles

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.

Endorsements

“Superheroes Can’t Save You is creative, engaging, funny, and both biblically and historically accurate. Who could ask for more? Todd Miles takes familiar characters (especially for those of us who grew up on comics or watch movies) and skillfully uses them to help us better understand who Jesus is—and isn’t. If we get it wrong about Jesus, in the end it won’t matter much what else we get right. I’m happy to recommend this important and enjoyable book.”

—Randy Alcorn, founder and director, Eternal Perspective Ministries

“Superheroes Can’t Save You is the most brilliantly creative Christology text I’ve ever read. By comparing each major Christological heresy to a familiar comic book superhero, and then contrasting them to the biblical Christ, Miles shows that each heresy presents a Jesus who is unable to do what the Bible claims Jesus did. As a result, the reader is given a lucid and memorable picture of the biblical Christ.”

—Bruce Ashford, provost and dean of faculty, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“In a world that is in desperate need for clarity on issues of faith, Dr. Todd Miles illuminates the truth about who Jesus is in a creative and compelling way. By combining his love for superheroes and his passion for the gospel of Christ, this book will engage a broad spectrum of readers as they journey through historic heresies that have plagued the church and are presented with the truth of who Jesus is. This is a fun read!”

—Aaron Coe, executive director, Passion Global Institute, and assistant professor of world missions and intercultural studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

“There are not many books that combine deep theology with insightful creativity, but Superheroes Can’t Save You does, and does so brilliantly. In a world searching for something bigger and better with every movie ticket, Miles shows us how each superhero undersells what only the Son of God can truly provide. This is a book you will want to read for yourself, read with your kids, give to your youth minister, then to your pastor, and then to your friends. You will want to because it is a timely and accessible work and, more importantly, it offers us a Savior bigger and better than anything Marvel and DC has to offer—a Savior who can truly save us.”

—J. Ryan Lister, associate professor of theology, Western Seminary, and director of doctrine and discipleship, Humble Beast

“Superheroes Can’t Save You is a book that is culturally relevant, theologically astute, and capable of providing the reader with smiles as well as solid biblical knowledge. Youth and youth workers who disciple them will find this to be a very accessible book to promote the knowledge of our beautiful Savior.”

—Ron Marrs, associate professor of youth and pastoral ministries, Western Seminary, and director,  Portland Youth Workers Network

“I like superheroes. I love Jesus a lot more. It’s not often that I’m able to bring the two together. In Superheroes Can’t Save You, Todd Miles deploys some of the most iconic figures from the Marvel and DC universe to help us think rightly about the true story of history’s greatest hero. This book teaches big truths in a fun way.”

—Russell Moore, president, The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention

“Who is Jesus? And who have people made Him out to be? In this engaging and insightful volume, Todd Miles clearly and faithfully unpacks the historic and biblical Christian understanding of Jesus, and compares it to familiar superheroes. Creative, fresh, and thoroughly biblical.”

—Christopher W. Morgan, dean and professor of theology, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University

“Speaking both as a theology professor and a self−professed comic geek, I can’t say enough good things about Superheroes Can’t Save You. This is a brilliant example of contextual, pedagogical theology expressed in the vernacular of pop culture. Miles takes the content of historical theology that is so often prone to boring exposition and makes it accessible to students of all ages in an entertaining and engaging way. Highly recommended!”

—Rhyne Putnam, associate professor of theology and culture, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and pastor of preaching and vision, First Baptist Church, Kenner, Louisiana.

“It is rare to find someone who can take complex concepts and make them simple to comprehend. Yet it is here that Dr. Miles shines. One of the most central doctrines of Christianity is the nature of the second person of the Trinity, and this book makes it accessible to all. This book will also move your heart to love and worship Jesus Christ. As an added bonus, Dr. Miles’ childhood stories and wry sense of humor will keep you captivated all the way through. The comic book metaphor is not just for kids—it’s the key to understanding Christology for all ages and walks of life. I consider it a ‘must read’ and will highly recommend it to the women who attend our events.”

—Katherine Roberts, co−founder and co−director, The Verity Fellowship

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Filed Under: Church History, Systematic Theology, Theology Tagged With: Superheroes Can't Save You, Theology, Todd Miles

Learn How to Mentor from Augustine

July 21, 2016 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

by Edward L. Smither

457-2182Twenty-first-century Christian leaders ought to consider seriously Augustine’s thoughts on mentoring in a trinitarian community of Christian friends. The peoples of the Western world are largely in a hurry to accomplish and pack more into their schedules. This race, aided by the speed of increasing technology, tends to squelch human relationships. The church, particularly evangelical Protestants, seems to be in a similar hurry; and discipleship ministries, though well programmed and efficient, are often entirely lacking Augustine’s notion of community.

Though his monasticism should not necessarily be imposed on the modern church, the church would do well to slow down and place more emphasis on quality relationships in which there is spiritual depth. Would it be too radical for mentors and disciples to eat an unrushed meal together and talk about their spiritual lives? Could two peers shut off their cell phones and pursue theological dialogue over coffee? What about pausing at some point in the day and praying with a fellow disciple?

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Filed Under: Church History, Discipleship, Pastoral

Luther’s Last Words

June 7, 2016 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

by Timothy George

In early January 1546, at the age of sixty-two, Luther returned to the town of his birth, Eisleben, to settle a political dispute (really a family quarrel) between the princes of Mansfeld.

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Filed Under: Church History

Was Bonhoeffer a Liberal?

April 2, 2016 by bhacademic 6 Comments

by Mark Devine

Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R0211-316,_Dietrich_Bonhoeffer_mit_SchülernDietrich Bonhoeffer’s story has, understandably, piqued the interest of Christians and non-Christians alike, including evangelicals. However, Bonhoeffer was a pastor and theologian before he joined the conspiracy to assassinate Hitler, and use of his writings has been decidedly more attractive to theological liberals and progressives than to evangelicals.

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Filed Under: Church History

How Would Spurgeon Vote?

February 23, 2016 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

 

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Charles Spurgeon awoke one morning during a general election to find his house vandalized. During the night, hoodlums had painted his front gate and walls blue—the color of the Conservative (Tory) party. That evening, Spurgeon addressed the defacing of his estate in a sermon: “It is notorious that I am no Tory, so I shall not trouble to remove the paint; perhaps those who put it on will take it off when it has been there long enough to please them.”

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Filed Under: Church History, Cultural Engagement, Current Events, Spurgeon

Why These 27 Books in the New Testament Canon?

February 2, 2016 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before:

The New Testament Canon (the authoritative collection of books) was formed over a period of sorting and sifting overseen by the Holy Spirit that was essentially completed by c. AD 200. The fifth-century church councils finally settled the matter.

Codex_Regius_(019)I heard something like this as a young seminarian. I suspect you’ve heard something similar. Upon further study I am convinced that this is at least 100 years too late in its date and places far too much emphasis on the church councils. So why these 27 books that we call the NT canon?

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Filed Under: Biblical Studies, Church History, New Testament

Spurgeon’s Message to the Pastor: Take Care of Your Family

October 22, 2015 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

by Ray Rhodes, Jr.

spurgeon-123Friday afternoons at the Pastor’s College brimmed with excitement as students anticipated Charles Spurgeon’s weekly lectures. Spurgeon dearly loved the college, referring to it as “my life’s work.”1 He was the most popular preacher in England and thousands pressed to hear him. However, his weekly lectures to a comparatively small number of students were nearer to his heart than when he was addressing massive crowds.

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Filed Under: Church History, Pastoral, Spurgeon Tagged With: Charles Spurgeon

Charles and Susannah Spurgeon’s Wedding Day

September 4, 2015 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

by Ray Rhodes, Jr.

The air was cold and damp in London on January 8, 1856. However, the weather did not prohibit crowds from lining the streets, blocking the roads, and flooding into the sanctuary of the New Park Street Chapel. Over 2,000 people were turned away from the overcrowded building, and they then took their places with the rest of the throng who filled the streets and pressed as near to the chapel as possible. The people were gathered in hopes of catching a glimpse of London’s now-famous couple. Though the clouds hung low and the air was chilled, that Saturday in January was a day of great joy, for it was the wedding day of Charles Spurgeon and Susannah Thompson.1

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Filed Under: Church History, Marriage, Spurgeon Tagged With: Charles Spurgeon, marriage, relationships, Susannah Spurgeon

Evolving Worship Styles: An Excerpt from The Baptist Story by Chute, Finn, and Haykin

August 24, 2015 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

TheBaptistStory_CVRThe following is a second excerpt from the recently released volume The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement by Anthony L. Chute, Nathan A. Finn, and Michael A. G. Haykin. In their chapter on “Baptists in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries,” the authors discuss “Key Trends, Threats, and Trajectories.” Below is their discussion of “Evolving Worship Styles.”

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Filed Under: Baptist Studies, Church History

An Interview with Chute, Finn, and Haykin on The Baptist Story

August 19, 2015 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

TheBaptistStory_CVRIn the video interview below recorded at the 2014 Annual ETS Conference in San Diego, CA, authors Anthony L. Chute, Nathan A. Finn and Michael A. G. Haykin discuss their recently released volume, The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement.

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Filed Under: Baptist Studies, Church History

What Does It Mean to Be Baptist? An Excerpt from The Baptist Story by Chute, Finn, and Haykin

August 14, 2015 by bhacademic Leave a Comment

TheBaptistStory_CVRThe following is an excerpt from the recently released volume The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement by Anthony L. Chute, Nathan A. Finn, and Michael A. G. Haykin. In their introduction, the authors discuss the oft-debated question “What does it mean to be Baptist?” as a means of situating their volume within previous attempts at documenting Baptist history.

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Filed Under: Baptist Studies, Church History

Augustine and Pastoral Ministry

April 14, 2015 by bhacademic 1 Comment

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe following is a guest post by Coleman Ford. He is co-founder of the Center for Ancient Christian Studies and serves in the Professional Doctoral Studies department at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.

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Filed Under: Church History, Pastoral

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