James Harleman » God Art Sin Culture

"It couldn't be any worse than the first one," I convinced myself. . .

And now I know that I shouldn't always listen to that voice in my head. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance was an artistic nightmare that fails on almost every level—and yet surprisingly hits three biblical truths:

1. Total depravity
2. The uncomfortable reality that our good deeds apart from a relationship with God are found to be self-serving and self-glorifying
3. The only remedy for our condition is the Word of God

It's too bad three great points had to get wrapped in this flaming pile of cinema. A half-star for this dud that ought to be thrown in the hellfire.

 

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Pastor James Harleman has been analyzing movies for Film & Theology posts and events for several years at Mars Hill Church. For more from James on engaging culture and redefining entertainment, check out the Cinemagogue.

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