All Bible articles
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Regular ColumnistsHow should Christians read Old Testament prophecy?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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Magazine FeaturesHow I smuggled Bibles across a border
Concealed beneath jigsaw pieces, twelve Bibles illegally crossed a border somewhere in North Africa. But it was the courage of the Christians waiting to receive scripture that left our journalist reflecting on what it truly means to give Jesus your all
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Regular ColumnistsWhat’s the point of genealogies?
Far from being a dry list of ancient names, Jesus’ family tree in Matthew 1 is full of outsiders, scandals and broken lives. Elaine Storkey takes a closer look at this surprising genealogy and uncovers timeless truths about the extraordinary reach of God’s grace
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Magazine FeaturesNIV, ESV or NRSV: Which Bible should I read?
There are many Bible translations available, so how do we choose the one that is right for us? Dr Jason Myers explains how we got from ancient Greek to modern English, and what we need to know when thinking about the version of scripture that we read
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Regular ColumnistsWhere was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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Regular ColumnistsDoes the Bible treat women unfairly?
Around the world, women continue to bear the brunt of laws punishing sexual misconduct. But does scripture really endorse such inequality? Elaine Storkey examines the passages at the heart of the debate
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Regular ColumnistsWhen God's laws seem to conflict with God's love, choose love
Are there occasions when God wants us to break His law? Yes, says David Instone-Brewer. Here, he explains why
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Regular ColumnistsEverything belongs to God – not just the ‘Christian’ bits
Veronica Zundel says it’s time to ditch the sacred vs secular divide
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Regular ColumnistsThe Passion Translation is under scrutiny. As a Bible translator, here’s my view on the controversy
The Passion Translation (TPT) has enjoyed significant popularity in charismatic and Pentecostal circles. But in recent weeks a number of influential pastors and churches have been quietly distancing themselves from the project, citing alledged plagiarism and disputed translation methodology. Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer, who sits on the NIV translation committee, takes a look at the issues and shares his own perspective
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OpinionI thought Bible memorisation was unnecessary. Then I needed it
When a member of Derek Hughes’ small group shared the burdens weighing on his life, Derek found himself with nothing left to say but a couple of random Bible verses he had memorised for himself. They seemed irrelevant at first, until the man told him they were exactly what he needed
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InterviewsJoel Muddamelle: ‘There are spiritual forces that absolutely hate you’
Joel Muddamalle’s new book explores spiritual warfare, dark powers and the victory of Christ. He speaks to Sam Hailes about the heroic faith of his missionary grandparents, the dangers of celebrity culture in Christianity and how you can discern the unseen battle
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Opinion5 questions from Muslims that every Christian should know how to answer
Nearly all Christians have a Muslim friend, work colleague or neighbour. But how confident are you at explaining your faith to them, or answering their most common objections to Christianity? It’s not that tricky says Mason Everly, and we need not fear offence. Here’s how to have a good conversation
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InterviewsCan you go from atheist to Christian in 12 weeks? Meet the friends who turned Alpha into a social experiment
When Jay Painter became a Christian, he took a novel approach to sharing his faith with his best friend. He convinced Lewis Rebaudo to join him on an Alpha course – and documented the journey on Instagram. Would Lewis find faith too? We spoke to them both to find out
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Magazine FeaturesHow I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
When two of Swarzy’s friends began to read the Bible and ask her questions, the BBC radio presenter invited them over for a meal. That simple invitation has led to The Last Supper Club - a regular dinner party with a difference
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Magazine FeaturesFrom smuggling to smartphones: 5 extraordinary ways the Bible is going global
500 years after William Tyndale risked everything to translate the New Testament, Christians are finding increasingly creative and sometimes covert ways to spread scripture. Across war zones, persecuted nations, remote communities and offline regions, here are five organisations fighting to get the Bible into the hands of every believer
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OpinionGood news! The Bible has just been translated into its 800th language
It took nearly 2,000 years to translate the Bible into 400 languages. The next 400 took just 28 years. As the Bible reaches its 800th language, Wycliffe Bible Translators’ Jeremy Weightman explores the remarkable acceleration in Bible translation - and the immense task that still lies ahead for the 1.5 billion people without scripture in their own language
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OpinionMore people than ever are reading the Bible online. We have the data to prove it
YouVersion’s Bible app has been downloaded one billion times and continues to break daily engagement records. Its founder, Bobby Gruenewald reflects on how digital accessibility is transforming Bible reading and creating unprecedented opportunities for churches to meet faith-curious seekers where they already are
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OpinionHenry Novak’s murder exposes the uncomfortable sin of racial partiality
Henry Nowak died pleading for help while police focused on allegations that he had made a racist remark. Jamie Bambrick contends that his death exposes the dangers of recent policies of race which have impacted both the Church and wider culture. He’s calling on Christians to return to the biblical principle of equal justice for all
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OpinionPreston Sprinkle: ‘Why I changed my mind about women in leadership’
Raised in a church that believed women could not lead, author Preston Sprinkle decided to take a deep dive into scripture. There, he discovered strong, faithful women of radical courage, and concluded that the arguments for complementarianism just didn’t hold true
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Magazine FeaturesWhy Israel’s return changes how we read the Bible
The modern State of Israel divides Christians like few other issues. Some see divine providence, others mere geopolitics. But rather than choosing sides, what if Israel’s return is calling us to rediscover the Bible’s original storyline—one that’s always been about God’s Kingdom filling the earth, not just souls escaping it? Paul Parkhouse shares his perspective
