All Resurrection articles
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OpinionDoes death make you feel uncomfortable? That’s because we’re not made for it
As Rev Jamie Sewell watched the body of his 95-year-old parishioner weaken, he saw her faith deepen. Humans find death so hard because we were made for eternity, he says. We only make peace with it when we find the hope of heaven
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OpinionDoes it matter if Christians are cremated or buried?
The courts have recently intervened in two high-profile cases involving family disputes over whether loved ones should be cremated or buried, with some citing Christian beliefs as the reason for preferring burial. Tony Wilson explains why some Christians hold to this belief
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OpinionThe AI Jesus who resurrects dead puppies is the latest example of terrible Christian communication
What do AI social media reels depicting Jesus as a miracle-performing superhero have in common with sermons full of Christianese jargon? George Pitcher says they both point to the Church’s biggest problem: a failure to communicate the gospel well
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Regular ColumnistsI’m a Christian. But I still don’t want to die…
Christians speak confidently about eternal hope and the defeat of death. But what if, despite believing in heaven, you still fear dying? Jeff Lucas reflects on grief, awkward Christian clichés and why trusting Jesus doesn’t always remove our dread of the final journey
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OpinionDouthat vs Ehrman: Did Jesus rise from the dead?
Catholic journalist Ross Douthat and atheist historian Bart Ehrman went head-to-head on a recent New York Times podcast over whether the resurrection is credible. Andy Kind recommends the conversation as respectful and intelligent, but says it ultimately leaves the biggest questions unresolved
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Magazine FeaturesWhy the resurrection changes everything
If death has the final word, our lives are little more than beautiful pages destined for the fire. But if Jesus truly rose from the dead, then nothing done in Him is ever wasted, says Mike Hood
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OpinionWhy I can’t rush to Christian words of hope after the Texas floods
Jeff Lucas has been shocked by the response from some Christians online to the tragedy of the Texas floods. Perhaps, before rushing towards the hope of resurrection, we might first make space for tears and questions
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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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Real Life‘We wanted to make the resurrection come alive for our children’
Jono and Lucy started cooking meals from around the world and praying for other countries with their kids. Now, they’ve developed The Fisherman’s Meal, a way to experience the Easter story as a family together
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Regular ColumnistsThe Church is being damaged by scandals. Here’s 3 reasons why I still have hope
The relentless news of scandals and failures in the Church is breaking my heart. It can feel really hopeless - and then it becomes easy to slide into despair. I could easily write a column lamenting the fact that this institution we’re all part of is in ...
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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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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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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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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
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Regular ColumnistsThe King is Alive: Why the resurrection makes all the difference
In explaining the connection between the Old and New Testaments, Lois Tverberg unpacks why the resurrection of Jesus really does change everything
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OpinionDoubting Thomas is the perfect apostle for today’s fake news world
‘Doubting Thomas’ gets a bad press. But there is much we can learn from him, says Rev Peter Crumpler
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OpinionPolitics cannot save us. Only Jesus can
At Easter, Christians remember that Jesus’ death and resurrection turned all our notions of politics and power on their head, says Tim Farron
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Regular ColumnistsWhy Jesus' resurrection really happened
Tom Wright explains why, as an ancient historian, he resurrection of Jesus from death makes historical sense.
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OpinionBack from the dead: Tiger, Eriksen and the power of a resurrection story
The remarkable comeback stories of Tiger Woods and Christian Eriksen testify to the power of the resurrection story to engage people’s imagination and bring hope
