All Theology articles
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OpinionHow the trauma of advent brings God's healing
When God came into the world, it was traumatic, argues George Pitcher. But Advent reminds us that now, more than ever, the Church needs the healing balm of Jesus - even if it is painful at first touch
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Regular ColumnistsWhy should Christians bother improving the world?
Q: Why should Christians bother improving the world if it’s all destined for renewal?
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OpinionTony Campolo (1935-2024): The Red Letter Christian who provoked the Church to action
Tony Campolo relentlessly challenged the Church to take the words of Jesus seriously and to serve “the least of these”. Peter Meadows says he will be remembered as a preacher who was used by God to make Christians feel uncomfortable
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ReviewsThe God Story - Alain Emerson and Adam Cox
Familiarity can often dull our sense of wonder, so it’s unsurprising that many readers of the Bible become numb to God’s redemptive plan woven through every page and person. The God Story may just shake you out of your slumber. The reader is given a systematic overview ...
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Magazine FeaturesHow does God speak to us today?
RT Kendall makes the case for embracing both holy scripture and Holy Spirit
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Regular ColumnistsJailbreak: A new way of illustrating the good news
Sin has imprisoned us in a fallen world, says David Instone-Brewer. But one day, Jesus will return to set the captives free
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OpinionDiarmaid MacCulloch is the latest victim of the Church's toxic tribalism over sexuality
The eminent church historian seems unable or unwilling to properly engage with Christians who think differently to him, observes Tim Wyatt
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ReviewsRumours of a Better Country - Marsh Moyle
The Ten Commandments are really all about freedom, Marsh Moyle says in this fascinating and easy-to-read book. Rumours of a Better Country reflects on each of the commandments. Moyle shows how, one after another, they are laying the foundations for a better type of community, one ...
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ReviewsThe Hope in Our Scars - Aimee Byrd
This is a book for those of us who have either struggled with a church, left a church or perhaps have friends in the process of deconstructing. It’s a book about honesty. Honesty about what the Church is, and what it should be. What Church hurt ...
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Regular ColumnistsDid Jesus descend to hell after he died on the cross?
Tom Wright gives his answer
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Magazine FeaturesThe significance of now: How to find God in every season
Whether you’re a newlywed, empty-nester or busy building a business, God is with you in every stage of your life. Joe Warton explains how to make the most of right now
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InterviewsAmanda Cook: ‘Loud churches are overwhelming for me. I long to create stillness’
The writer of Bethel Music’s ‘You make me brave’ is often described as a worship leader. But it’s not a label Amanda Cook has ever felt comfortable with. She discusses incense and stillness, her helpful ADHD diagnosis and hitting your stride in your 40s
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Opinion3 words that have split the Church
What’s in a word? Time and again, Christians have divided over one single word, says Chris Goswami. Whether it’s a reference to the virgin birth, mentioning the Father and the Son in the creeds or how we talk about same-sex relationships today, is there a better way?
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Real Life‘Black Theology is taking Christianity back to its origins’
Anthony Reddie has made history by becoming the first Black professor in the University of Oxford’s theology department. But what is Black Theology, and how can it serve the Church?
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News AnalysisAre half of UK Bible colleges about to close?
One principal is predicting 50 per cent of all UK Bible colleges will close within the next two years. Is he right?
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Opinion12 things an incurable brain disease has taught me as a follower of Jesus
The evangelist Carl Beech is living with young onset Parkinson’s disease. Here, listed in no particular order, are some of the lessons he’s been learning
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OpinionIf my loved one doesn’t know Jesus, will they still go to heaven when they die?
The death of a someone close to you is a deeply painful time. When they don’t have a Christian faith, or we don’t know what they believe, it can be even more difficult. Will Dobbie recounts his own experience and offers some hope
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OpinionJürgen Moltmann (1926-2024): One of the most influential theologians of our times
The renowned German professor Jürgen Moltmann, who was praised for being both innovative and traditional, has died at the age of 98. The Principal of Moorlands College, Andy du Feu, considers his legacy
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Regular ColumnistsWho was the woman at the well?
This famous biblical story has long been misunderstood, says Dr Lucy Peppiatt
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InterviewsDr Aaron Edwards: ‘We assume that causing offence is unchristian. But that’s nonsense’
The former theology lecturer on why he still stands by the viral social media post that cost him his job
