All Jesus articles – Page 9
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Regular ColumnistsJesus 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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ReviewsJesus 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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OpinionJesus 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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OpinionNicky 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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OpinionFor 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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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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Regular ColumnistsBetter 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 FeaturesJesus 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 FeaturesGod 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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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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Regular ColumnistsTroubled: 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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ReviewsHope wins - Goff Hope
Church leader Goff Hope has known suffering, having had prostate cancer and experienced the sudden death of his daughter. He describes how he and his wife responded to these challenges and found hope in Jesus. But this is not a book of pious platitudes. Some church circles ...
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ReviewsIs Easter unbelievable? - Rebecca McLaughlin
This short book is full of bubbly personality, with lots of current cultural references, from Netflix’s The Good Place to Harry Potter. The title suggests it is an apologetic for the resurrection, but that’s only one chapter. It covers other atheist arguments against Christian beliefs too. The ...
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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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Testimonies‘I went to Mallorca to party. But then I met Jesus’
Jonas Ris was 17 years old when his life was radically changed through an encounter with the gospel in a very unexpected location
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News AnalysisExplained: What is the Shroud of Turin and is it evidence of Jesus’ resurrection?
Controversy has swirled around this claimed burial cloth of Christ ever since its discovery. If the Shroud is genuine, its arguably the most significant relic in existence
