All Bible articles – Page 3
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Magazine Features
How to be wise: Confessions of a recovering idiot
Wisdom takes many forms, says Nick Page, including the words of scripture, the person of Jesus and our own ability to think for ourselves
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Opinion
Every Christian should be troubled by Trump’s abuse of scripture
Donald Trump is advertising a $60 Bible with ‘God bless the USA’ printed on the cover. The former President is wrong to use scripture as a weapon against his political enemies, says Mark Woods
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Magazine Features
Pulled out of the rabbit hole: Meet the conspiracy theorists who are turning to Christ
Kate Orson speaks to the converts who are leaving the truther and new age movements behind
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Opinion
There wasn't any punctuation in the original scriptures, but your Bible has plenty
The Bible did not fall to earth in flawless English and bound in leather. It has been translated by scholars who are tasked not only with finding the right words, but inserting punctuation too. These colons, commas and more can make a big difference to how we read the text, as Dr Jonathan Rowlands explains
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Regular Columnists
Warrior women: What does the Bible say?
David Instone-Brewer explores what scripture teaches about women in wartime
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Magazine Features
Bored with your small group? Here’s how to make it brilliant
Whether you’re a super fan or a sceptic, small groups are essential for your spiritual growth. Here’s how you can get the most out of them
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Interviews
Acclaimed novelist Marilynne Robinson on Reading Genesis, imagining heaven and (not) insulting God
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author says she’s proof that the world isn’t as antagonistic towards Christians as many assume
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Magazine Features
The once-supreme Marvel franchise is in trouble. Could it be a metaphor for the Church?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is struggling to attract audiences. But what does that have to do with Christianity? More than you might think, explains Martin Saunders
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Opinion
Why do we never hear about African missionaries?
African missionaries are challenging the modern missionary mindset, says Operation Mobilisation’s Reinhold Titus
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Reviews
Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes - Christopher J H Wright
This commentary on Ecclesiastes will make you grateful that this strange book is in your Bible, says our reviewer
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Reviews
One - Clive Bowsher
It’s always a good sign when a book makes you miss your stop on the tube. One is that kind of book; it draws you in and forces you to consider just how good the gospel really is. On the surface, One is a book about ...
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Regular Columnists
Who did Cain marry?
The identity of Cain’s wife has long troubled Christians. David Instone-Brewer proposes a new way of thinking about the problem
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Magazine Features
The theologian I most admire
Eight Christians pay tribute to the thinkers who have most influenced them
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Magazine Features
Is free speech under threat?
As a survey suggests a quarter of young people would ban the Bible if it contained hate speech, and Christians are wrongfully arrested while street preaching, Heather Tomlinson investigates: Is our freedom of speech being eroded?
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Opinion
The most popular Bible verse of 2023 isn’t sweet and comforting, it’s challenging and disturbing
The promise of God’s strength in the face of fear is a comforting truth, but Isaiah 41 also warns God’s people against setting up idols in their lives. Are we prepared to take the challenge as well as the comfort contained in the Bible?
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Magazine Features
3 ways to power up your discipleship
By concentrating on outward achievements, we miss out on the deep work that Jesus wants to do in us, says Joe Warton. Let’s make 2024 the year we focus on purpose, people and practices
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Regular Columnists
Those awkward moments where we say ‘I’ll pray for you’ … and then don’t
We’ve all made this mistake…but in 2024 let’s pledge to do better, says Jeff Lucas
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Reviews
Consider him - Catherine Campbell
In her second devotional, author Catherine Campbell aims to centre our hearts and minds on the essence of Christ. Guiding readers through a year-long journey, she explores the character and actions of Jesus. Each concise daily devotional incorporates a verse of scripture along with a reference to ...
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Reviews
A year with Michael Green - Stephen Poxon
This daily devotional draws on a variety of the 70 books written by the late Rev Michael Green, apologist and Anglican priest, with each page presenting a Bible passage, quote and concluding prayer. Stephen Poxon acknowledges that his book is intended to act as a Holy Spirit-led ...
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Regular Columnists
I worry my best songs are behind me
What are the fears that wake you up at 3am? Your credit card bill? A relative’s medical situation? The pressure of an upcoming work meeting? I’ll let you into my secret fear. As we enter 2024, my fear is that my best days are behind me. My ...