“In this bold, analytical, and readable book, Miles names names and dismantles the fallacy of progressive Christianity.”
—ERIC METAXAS, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Host of the Nationally Syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show
Today’s social justice movements call for equality, civil rights, love . . . solid Christian values, right? What if there is more to social justice than Christians understand? Even worse: What if we have been duped into preaching ideas that actually oppose the Kingdom of God?
Woke Jesus uncovers the real dangers to Christianity and America from the Christian Left, Progressive or Woke Christianity. These radical alternatives abandon traditional biblical interpretations regarding marriage, gender, racial equality, justice, original sin, heaven and hell, and salvation, replacing them within a new fabricated morality. This fabrication is built around political correctness, cancel culture, hedonistic values, obsession with public health, allegiance to the leftist state, universalism, and virtue signaling.
Author Lucas Miles— a pastor and trusted voice in the American church who has consistently addressed some of the most challenging topics in religion—not only outlines how the radical left wing is co-opting Jesus for their own anti-religious views, but also provides a call to action for Christians to resist the siren song of social justice and Wokeism. Rather than ignoring the problems within the church, Miles shows Christians how to grow in the truth of God’s word by expanding their understanding of solid orthodox theology.
The church’s best days are still ahead!
TABLE OF CONTENTS to WOKE JESUS: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity by Lucas Miles
Introduction Page 3
Chapter 1 Jesus the Luminous Page 6
Chapter 2 The Historical Jesus Page 18
Chapter 3 God and Race Page 31
Chapter 4 Critical Race Theory Page 42
Chapter 5 The School of Woke Page 53
Chapter 6 Parishes and Plagues Page 65
Chapter 7 True Religion and the New Morality of the Left Page 78
Chapter 8 A Theology of Justice Page 91
Chapter 9 The Quest for the Biblical Christ Page 103
Chapter 10 Missio Dei and the Renewal of the World Page 116
About the Author Page 129
LUCAS MILES (GRANGER, INDIANA) is a trusted voice in the American church who has consistently addressed some of the most challenging topics in theology, politics, and culture. He hosts the award-winning show, Church & State with Lucas Miles, which was named the 2023 “Program of the Year” by the National Religious Broadcasters organization. In addition to his substantial social media presence, Lucas has been featured in over 1,000 media appearances across major political and religious news outlets, such as Newsmax, The Blaze, FlashPoint, Fox News, The Washington Times, CBN, and The Christian Post. He has shared the stage with leading figures in faith and conservatism, including Charlie Kirk, Dennis Prager, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, Eric Metaxas, Kevin Sorbo, Allie Beth Stuckey, Dr. Jim Garlow, and Pastor Jack Hibbs.
In addition to his brand new title, The Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising, Lucas is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Woke Jesus: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity, The Christian Left: How Liberal Thought Has Hijacked the Church, and Good God: The One We Want to Believe in But Are Afraid to Embrace.
An ordained minister since 2004, Pastor Miles is the lead pastor of Nfluence Church in Granger, Indiana, the President of The Nfluence Network, Inc., and the founder of the American Pastor Project.
The author lives & works in the Granger, Indiana metro area.
lucasmiles.org
Praise for WOKE JESUS: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity by Lucas Miles
"In this bold, analytical, and readable book, Miles names names and dismantles the fallacy of progressive Christianity." - Eric Metaxas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Host of the Nationally Syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show
"Everyone knows that wokeism is a disease, but most have not understood it properly enough to offer a cure. WOKE JESUS provides us with the historical facts and biblical insight necessary to dismantle the lies of wokeism, as well as offer a solution to eradicate it, rooted in a true understanding of truth, justice, and freedom in Christ. This is a must read for every Bible-believing American." - Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Director, Producer, and Author
"In his newest book, WOKE JESUS, Miles provides all of us with a roadmap to understanding the theology behind wokeism and the tools needed to reject it where it stands. If you've been looking for a book to help you understand the times and what to do about it, do yourself a favor, and pick up a copy!" - Abby Johnson, Former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director; Founder, And Then There Were None and ProLove Ministries
"This book should be on the desk of every Christian leader, because we can't keep ignoring the threat, and this information is a roadmap for the way out." - Phil Cooke, Ph.D., Author of The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back
"Miles understands dangerous woke trend and has been bravely leading the fight against progressive ideology within the church. I believe in his work and pray that believers everywhere give ear to his message." - Dr. Jim Garlow, CEO of Well Versed
"WOKE JESUS is a must read for the modern day Christian." - Lyndsay Keith, Newsmax Anchor, Co-Host Spicer&Co.
"WOKE JESUS is an essential read!" - Kevin McGary, Founder, Every Black Life Matters (EBLM)
"Resource every Christian needs, not only in their library, but also in their heart." - David and Jason Benham, Best Selling Authors and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs
"A masterful job weaving church history with biblical theology in a clear and practical way that will open your eyes to encounter and embrace Jesus Christ that is consistent with Scripture." - Jason Jimenez, Founder and President of STAND STRONG Ministries, Author, Challenging Conversations: A Practical Guide to Discuss Controversial Topics in the Church
"Every conservative, Christian, Catholic and Jewish thought leader in this nation needs this book!" - Dave Dias, Chairman, Foundations of Freedom
"Wow! This one is an eye-opener. Extremely well-researched and powerful!" - Edgar Struble, Producer, The Heart Mender; Music Director, The Academy of Country Music Awards
"However well intended, Wokeism actually creates the very injustices it's supposed to end, hurting the most vulnerable people while dividing church and country. Lucas Miles exposes this and provides a liberating, Christ-centered way forward." - Dr. Frank Turek, coauthor I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, President CrossExamined.org
"Scripture presents Jesus as the Son of God who is truth incarnate. In the last few decades, though, Jesus has undergone a 'makeover' at the hands of racialist theorists, Marxist political thinkers, and modern-day Gnostics. Christian filmmaker and pastor Lucas Miles calls their bluff." - Jeff Myers, Ph.D., President, Summit Ministries
"Bad ideas die unless empowered by Dark Money. Lucas Miles brilliantly explains both. Read this book, a golden key, an arsenal of truth and light. Then, enter the war for the Church and nations. For God's glory." - Kelly Monroe Kullberg, Author, Finding God at Harvard, Founder, the Veritas Forum
"It's vital that Christians and especially, those affected by the powerless woke church, read this book!" - Anna Khait, Evangelist, Conservative, and former contestant on CBS' Survivor
"From CRT and wokism to the destructive injustice of the "moral" left, Lucas' latest work is an intellectual smack down of the cancerous philosophies and heresies that have infiltrated every sector of American culture" - Rick Green, America's Constitution Coach & Founder of Patriot Academy
"If you're looking for straightforward answers about how we arrived at this perfect storm, and how we can reverse course, I highly recommend this book." - John L. Cooper, singer of Skillet, author of Awake And Alive To Truth, host of The Cooper Stuff Podcast