Patheos

BuddhistCatholicContemplativeEvangelicalGeneral ChristianHinduJewishLatter-day SaintMuslimNew VisionsProgressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Patheos

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos Patheos on Facebook Patheos on YouTube

jimerwin

Zombie King

Last updated on: October 6, 2014 at 4:21 pm   by Jim Erwin

Zombie King 2014-10-06T16:21:24-05:00 Jim Erwin

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

“’Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last,  and the Living One. I was dead, but look—I am alive forever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and Hades.'” (Revelation 1:17-18, HCSB)

From David Jeremiah‘s book Agents of the Apocalypse:

“…Even if there was a God, do you really think He would yank a zombie from a tomb and make him king?…”

This scene is set in the future, before Jesus Christ returns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The skepticism in this statement is profound. Would God raise someone from the dead and make Him king?

The answer is yes. God did make His Son, who died and was raised to life, King. He will soon give Him the proper authority and honor due to Him to rule the world. The more thorough explanation between the phrase “Zombie King” and Jesus has already been written. There is also arguments between the difference between a zombie and lich – although that is just about semantics. Both a zombie and a lich are undead creatures. Jesus, when He resurrected from the dead was fully alive.

However, skepticism will remain. The phrase “Zombie King” only reveals the defiance people will have at the idea that God will place His Son on the throne in Jerusalem to rule the world. In fact, one doesn’t have to wait for Jesus to return. Skeptics abound everywhere today.

In today’s culture, which celebrates the undead in movies, television, books, and games, it will be hard for people to recognize the difference between a zombie and a truly resurrected king. It will take faith in God and the work of the Holy Spirit to help people overcome the cultural myths which prevent the truth from helping people.

The truth is simply this: The world needed saving. God sent His Son Jesus to save the world. The saving required His death. God rewarded His Son by raising Him from the dead and giving Him the authority and power to rule the world He saved. Yes, some will be upset at that idea. Yes, they will label Jesus the Zombie King. And they would be only partially right. Jesus is no zombie. But He is King.

Simple Thoughts

#Halloweendevotional

#zombie

Halloween

king

Previous Post



October 3, 2014

Wearing Masks

Next Post



October 7, 2014 Night Work


Browse Our Archives

Select a Category 1 Chronicles 1 Corinthians 1 John 1 Kings 1 Peter 1 Samuel 1 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Chronicles 2 Corinthians 2 John 2 Kings 2 Peter 2 Samuel 2 Thessalonians 2 Timothy 3 John Acts Advent Amos Book Review Colossians Comics Culture Watch Daniel Deuteronomy Ecclesiastes Ephesians Esther Exodus Ezekiel Ezra Galatians Genesis Guest Post Habakkuk Haggai Hebrews Hosea Humor Inspiritational Isaiah James Jeremiah Job Joel John Jonah Joshua Jude Judges Lamentations Lectionary Lent Leviticus Link Love Luke Malachi Mark Matthew Micah Movie Review Nahum Nehemiah Numbers Philippians Political Watch Prophecy Watch Proverbs Psalm Revelation Reviews Romans Ruth Science Watch Sermon Series Sermons Simple Thoughts Song of Solomon Titus Top Ten Uncategorized Video Review Zechariah Zephaniah

Select a Month May 2026 October 2025 September 2025 June 2025 February 2025 January 2025 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 July 2024 June 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 June 2023 May 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 January 2022 June 2021 January 2021 October 2020 July 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2009 June 2008 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 October 2006 September 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 December 2005 September 2005


Follow Us!

Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter



TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as _______, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.

Select your answer to see how you score.

An Offering Clay Vessels Living Sacrifices Sacrificial Lambs

Related posts from Jim Erwin

Family

The Challenge of Pastoral Burnout

Jim Erwin

Family

Could ChatGPT Start a New Religion?

Jim Erwin

Family

Benefits of Reading the Bible In a Year

Jim Erwin

Family

Ideas for More Engaging Sermons

Jim Erwin

TRENDING AT PATHEOS Evangelical

Letters on Living the Faith by C.S. Lewis

Most of us met C.S. Lewis as a public intellectual. Mere Christianity....

When Halloween Unmasks Married Hearts

Written by Dr. David K. Ewen from Eternal Truth Bible College Behind...

Jesus Was Not an Aristotelian

Aristotle. He’s been called the father of logic, the father of the...

Methodist Central Hall and Westminster Abbey

Situated on the same square is Methodist Central Hall and Westminster Abbey. ...

57th Dove Awards Honor Dolly Parton, Crown New...

On gospel music’s biggest night, the 57th annual GMA Dove Awards honored...

The First Eucharistic Controversy: Christ’s Real Presence

For Catholics, the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian...

view all Evangelical blogs

Patheos on Facebook Patheos on YouTube

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Copyright 2008-2026, Patheos. All rights reserved.

Subscription Support Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In

Follow Patheos Patheos on Facebook Patheos on YouTube