All Jesus articles – Page 5
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OpinionJesus wasn’t a Palestinian
Some have objected to the casting of Israeli actors in Netflix’s new film Mary. It’s a demoralising example of misguided attempts to erase Christ’s Jewish identity, says Michael Coren
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ReviewsNetflix’s Mary is a solid piece of filmmaking but Christians will question its accuracy
Netflix’s Mary tells the story of the mother of Jesus before she became pregnant with the saviour. But is this biblical epic up to scratch? Giles Gough doesn’t think so
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Regular ColumnistsPalestinian brothers
Palestinians are not Arabs by descent. Could their true identity provide a path towards peace in the Middle East today?
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Regular ColumnistsAfter years on TV, my life is in a changing season
Gemma Hunt kicks off her new column by exploring the somewhat uncomfortable changes she is experiencing in her life
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OpinionDon’t be offended by The Life of Brian, it’s a great Christian apologetic
It’s 45 years since Monty Python’s The Life of Brian caused outrage among some Christians, who took offence at its mockery of Christ. But the Bible is full of people mocking Jesus – and God uses it all for his glory, says Samuel Tarr
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OpinionWhat did Jesus’ quiet time look like?
Mike Wallbridge offers a glimpse into Jesus’ personal times of prayer, revealing a form of communion with God you may not expect. Could Jesus’ moments of prayer provide a model for your own quiet time today?
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Real LifeI don’t judge the prisoners I work with. There but for the grace of God go I
Working as a prison chaplain is sometimes funny, sometimes sad and often challenging. But it has taught Rev Hilary Edgerton more about grace than she ever thought possible
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ReviewsThe Eclipse of Christianity: A robust, prophetic and hopeful book
Rupert Shortt’s new book offers a solid critique of today’s secular culture and a penetrating analysis of the problems facing Christian faith today. But it’s also deeply hopeful about the future, says Paul Valler
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OpinionAtheists won’t find God in a church, so we must meet them where they are
George Pitcher might be an Anglican Priest, but he reckons a church-centric faith is no longer fit for purpose.
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OpinionWhy are Christians less likely to share their faith than Muslims?
Don’t let fear hold you back from sharing your faith, says Andy Bannister. God is at work in the world today, and he wants to involve you in his mission
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OpinionJerusalem is bitterly divided. It longs for its Prince of Peace to return
The Old City of Jerusalem contains within its walls thousands of years of religious conflict. Ahead of the first anniversary of the Hamas terror attack, George Pitcher reflects on the city where everyone prays, but where peace still seems elusive
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Reviews4 international praise songs for your worship playlist
The Agapé UK team share their favourite worship songs written and sung in Hebrew, Spanish, English and more
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OpinionThe 3 women who challenged Jesus
When Jesus was confronted by the audacious faith of three females who risked everything to get what they needed from God, he responded in ways that shocked those around him. Chris Goswami unpacks the unexpected lessons we can learn from their bold encounters
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OpinionDo all religions lead to God?
Pope Francis has caused controversy by seeming to suggest all paths lead to God. But if this was the case, the apostles wouldn’t have so passionately preached the gospel to the Greeks, Romans or Jews - or died for their exclusivist beliefs, says John Stevens. And Christians wouldn’t need to share the gospel today
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Regular Columnists‘Raw-dogging’ is trending. But its roots draw on bibical wisdom
Critics have dubbed the latest social media craze idiotic, but Lucy Peppiatt argues that it has much in common with ancient spiritual disciplines
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OpinionWe need your stories of answered prayer. Without them, this national Christian landmark won’t work
It isn’t money that this unique project is short of. It’s your story of God at work. The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer founder Richard Gamble explains how you can help share a million testimonies of God’s goodness
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Regular ColumnistsIn defence of joy
God calls us to shout for joy, clap our hands in praise and celebrate, says Jeff Lucas.
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Regular ColumnistsJesus let himself be interrupted. We should follow his example
Most of us don’t do well with interruptions. But allowing ourselves to be re-directed can be a useful and godly trait, says Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsWhat would Jesus vote?
Was Jesus a communist or capitalist? David Instone-Brewer explores what the Bible tells us about how to vote
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Testimonies‘There’s nothing reassuring about Jesus. That’s why I stayed away from him for so long’
Mythologist Dr Martin Shaw came back to faith after a night vigil and a supernatural experience of Christ
