The complicated case of Russell Brand’s (sort-of) conversion
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Emma Fowle2024-01-24T15:58:00
How do we cheer on someone’s walk towards Christ without minimising the pain of their past actions? As Russell Brand speaks of needing a personal relationship with Jesus months after being accused of sexual offences, Emma Fowle explores
If living a perfect, sinless life were a prerequisite for salvation, not one of us would make the grade - not least the Apostle Paul, author of much of the New Testament and arguably the greatest evangelist (after Jesus) ever to walk the face of the earth.
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst,” says Paul, writing to his spiritual son, Timothy (1:15), referring – with a beautifully understated elegance – to his past misdemeanours and God’s grace over them.
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