The Anti-Hero and the Gospel
Anti-heroes abound in all types of literature, TV and Film in our present culture. This tells us something profound about our culture. But how does this connect with the gospel? The truth is both traditional heroes and anti-heroes emanate from Biblical models and storytelling.
When the hero saves the day by doing what is right, we are inspired to do what is right, to protect the weak, care for orphans and widows, and seek justice. We love these characters because life can wear us down, and these stories give us hope. Like Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, like Joshua marching around Jericho, or David slaying Goliath.
On the other hand, When the anti-hero saves the day it is usually through some act of God or providential corrective that gives us hope that God can use broken people, like you and me. After all, God used broken and fallen people in the bible. From a swindler like Jacob, and a fearful leader like Moses, to an adulterer like David. God didn’t give up on them, and He doesn’t give up on us.
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