All Jesus articles – Page 4
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Regular Columnists
Was Jesus a bad evangelist?
“This might not be the type of question you’d expect to find being asked by a Christian magazine – but hear me out,” writes Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
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Testimonies
‘My grandmother’s prayers saved me’
The divorce of her parents caused a deep pain in Imogen Hill. But the faithful prayers of her grandmother started her on a path to healing – and the miraculous salvation of many of her family members
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Magazine Features
Heresy! Why Christians must confront false teaching
The controversial Jesus of Nazareth often refuted false teaching. His followers should be prepared to do the same, says Dr Lee Gatiss
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News Analysis
WATCH: Thousands come forward for Jesus Revolution baptism
Over 4,000 people have been baptised at the same ocean cove that became a focal point for the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and 70s. Interest in Pirates Cove has risen as a result of the popular Jesus Revolution film, which tells the true story of how thousands of hippies came to Christ. Pastor Greg Laurie called the event a “baptism of biblical proportions”. Here are some of the best photos and videos from the event, which took place on Saturday, and was attended by a reported 20,000 people
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Regular Columnists
Jeff Lucas on the ‘mortifying’ moment the police stopped him
Decades ago, when my wife, Kay, and I were courting, we would exchange excruciating love letters loaded with syrup and spirituality: “Dear Kay, I love you so much, hallelujah, praise the Lord, but not as much as I love Jesus, glory to God.” Yuk. We were ...
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Regular Columnists
Jesus doesn’t offer us rest. He commands it
Our resident systematic theologian Lucy Peppiatt unpacks the New Testament’s teaching on rest
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Reviews
Jesus Revolution: Why the best Christian film yet fails to reach greatness
After a record-breaking run in the US, Jesus Revolution is showing in UK cinemas from today. Our film reviewer says its the best Christian film he’s seen
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Opinion
Jesus wasn’t white, but many Black Christians still see him that way. It has to change
When Dr Victoria Omotoso showed Black South Africans films which depicted Jesus as both Black and white, most chose white Jesus as the most historically accurate. It just goes to show how far we have to go in decolonising the image of our saviour, she says
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Opinion
Nicky Gumbel: ‘If you want to learn resilience, look to Jesus’
The past few years have thrown so many challenges at us, says Nicky Gumbel. Jesus’ vision, love for others, relationships and model of empowerment show us how we can bend and not break. Here’s his sermon from the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland in full
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Opinion
For an alternative to Andrew Tate’s toxic masculinity, look to Jesus
Andrew Tate’s message of self-autonomy and high value is appealing to young men who see little hope elsewhere. But in Jesus’ instruction to the apostles, we see a different model of masculinity, says Mark Birkett
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Opinion
Our 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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Opinion
Justin 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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Regular Columnists
Better than fire
Writing ahead of Pentecost Sunday, Lucy Peppiatt says the greatest gift the early Church received was not signs and wonders, but a fresh revelation of the love of God
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Magazine Features
Jesus rose from the dead. Here are 3 reasons why we can be confident
Two thousand years on, why are Jesus’ teachings still so influential in our world today? And why is he appearing in people’s dreams? The answer to that question lies in the evidence for his death and resurrection, says Justin Bass
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Magazine Features
God save the King?
There’s only one king Christians should put their hope in, and it’s not Charles, says John Stevens
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Opinion
Why 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 Features
God 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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Regular Columnists
Troubled: Why I'm still overcoming sectarianism
My mum’s teen years were characterised by routine bomb scares. But the most frightening part isn’t the horrifying violence she witnessed, but the nonchalance with which she talks about it. Northern Ireland’s atmosphere of hatred was her version of normal. Humans are incredibly adaptable. Even the ...
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Testimonies
‘After years of transitioning I finally found my identity in Jesus’
Oli London first transitioned from British to South Korean and then from male to female. But now he says the multiple surgeries were a mistake and discovering Christianity has pulled him back from a lifetime of unhappiness
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