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Sound familiar? It's reminiscent of the apostle Paul's Philippian poetry in the "emptying" of the God persona and the eternal Son's assumption of ordinary manhood. The personal redemption that follows is as gospel a message as any tract. 

Like Marty Mann, we who follow Christ experience new life—and more: Eternal life, sharing our Savior's glory. There will come a morning when we wake to discover we really can leap tall buildings in a single bound, when the glasses are off and the glory is on us.

That glory is ultimately what Superman represents. It's why we can hardly wait for his return to the big screen, and it's why, as believers, we anticipate a much greater Return. For what a fictional savior can never give us, Jesus will bring when he comes again. 

I can't wait.

Gary Robinson is preaching minister with Conneautville Church of Christ in Conneautville, PA.  He's also a writer and probably Superman's biggest fan in Crawford County, PA.

Superman Returns photos copyright Warner Bros. Smallville photo copyright The WB.

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