All Bible articles – Page 5
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Regular ColumnistsCommunion then and now
Traditions may have changed over the centuries, but wherever and whenever we eat the bread and drink the wine, we share fellowship together as one family – and with Jesus – says David Instone-Brewer
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Opinion3 biblical principles on freedom of speech
Transgender rights protesters were unsuccessful in their campaign to prevent Kathleen Stock from speaking at the Oxford Union this week. The Bible doesn’t specifically address the topic of freedom of speech, but it does provide Christians with these helpful principles, explains CARE’s Peter Ladd
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OpinionTim Keller (1950-2023): The evangelical statesman was a pastor first
Tim Keller had a soft spot for the UK, notes Krish Kandiah. The pastor, theologian and best-selling author exerted a worldwide influence while maintaining a humble spirit and modelling generosity towards those he disagreed with
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OpinionOur society wants justice. But God’s justice doesn’t always seem fair
God’s justice isn’t the same as ours, explains George Pitcher
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OpinionJustin Welby: ‘Jesus put aside all privilege. He gave his life for us’
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev Justin Welby used his coronation sermon to speak about the nature of service and invite those listening to “choose God’s way today”. Here’s his message in full
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InterviewsRick Warren: ‘I’m embarrassed by a lot of things done in the name of US evangelicalism’
The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what convinced him that gay relationships are ‘not God’s best’
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OpinionWhy the 25% of Christians who deny the resurrection aren't true believers
Andrew Hamilton-Thomas responds to a recent survey which revealed a quarter of professing Christians think the resurrection of Jesus is a myth
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Magazine FeaturesGod exists. The resurrection of Jesus proves it
If Jesus miraculously came back to life, it is undisputable evidence for the existence of an all-powerful God, says Grant Bartley. Here’s why he thinks it really did happen
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ReviewsThe Word - John Barton
John Barton’s understanding of the nuances of Bible translation flow from a lifetime of study. In The Word he shows how it has been key at critical junctures in history. There are many issues that arise in translating, particularly the balance between preserving the authority of the ...
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InterviewsPhil Moore: 'If I'd thought about how long it takes to write a commentary on the Bible I never would have started!'
The London based pastor Phil Moore has spent the past decade writing a commentary on every book of the Bible. Having just completed the mammoth project, he tells Sam Hailes what he's learned through studying the scriptures in their original languages, and why those struggling to read the Bible in a year should be less hard on themselves
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ReviewsBiblical critical theory - Christopher Watkin
There are times when our culture seems conflicted and confusing and the things we normally rely on to help us navigate our way through the fog seem to fail us. Chris Watkin’s book Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and ...
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Regular ColumnistsProud to be a ‘Biblical Christian’? Here’s why that might be a problem…
I recently polled my Instagram followers, asking them three questions: “Is it important to you to be a ‘biblical Christian’?”, “Is it important to challenge leaders whose worldview is ‘unbiblical’?” and “Have you actually read the whole Bible?”. Seventy-five per cent answered “yes” to the first question, ...
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Regular ColumnistsLeading a charity turned out to be surprisingly brutal. Here’s what I learned about handling pressure
The first thing I noticed when I started leading Jubilee+ was how tired I became. Formerly a night owl, suddenly I just couldn’t handle working late. It started out as mental tiredness – at the end of the working day, my brain ached. But it soon progressed ...
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Regular ColumnistsThe rewards of fasting
As Lent begins, Lucy Peppiatt looks at what scripture teaches about fasting, and why it’s a practice Christians can benefit from
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OpinionKing Charles III is being pictured without a crown. Could this have biblical significance?
It may appear to be an act of humility, but by choosing to be pictured without his crown, King Charles III is laying aside a scriptural symbol which ultimately points to God, says David Campanale
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Regular ColumnistsWhy God’s preferred pronouns are he/him
The Church of England is considering alternatives to referring to God as “he” after priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms. Some have said a change in language would make the church more inclusive. But Lois Tverberg disagrees. She argues Christians should embrace the fact that God chose to reveal himself through male images in the Bible
