All Theology articles
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OpinionDon’t be deceived: Danny Tomo’s Patriot Platform does not represent Christ
It isn’t racist to ask hard questions of our government about immigration policy. But when we consider what form our social action should take, let’s use the Bible to ask hard questions of ourselves, says Dr Krish Kandiah. Taking to the streets in balaclavas and using violence isn’t what Jesus would do
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Regular ColumnistsHow should Christians read Old Testament prophecy?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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InterviewsDr Amy Orr-Ewing: ‘We’ve made forgiveness a weapon for the powerful. It is never that in the hands of Jesus’
We’ve misunderstood forgiveness, says Dr Amy Orr-Ewing. The Church has weaponised it against victims, while society has dismissed it as weak. Now it’s time to reclaim this gospel jewel – and show a culture of rage and retaliation why forgiveness is truly a superpower
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Regular ColumnistsIt’s time to reopen the wells of revival
The Church needs fresh moves of God, but that doesn’t mean forgetting what came before. Dr Chloe Lynch explores the significance of Isaac reopening the wells of the previous generation while also digging new ones
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Regular ColumnistsWhat’s the point of genealogies?
Far from being a dry list of ancient names, Jesus’ family tree in Matthew 1 is full of outsiders, scandals and broken lives. Elaine Storkey takes a closer look at this surprising genealogy and uncovers timeless truths about the extraordinary reach of God’s grace
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ReviewsWhat can Palestinian Christians teach us about the Old Testament?
In a timely and moving introduction to the Old Testament, Palestinian theologian Yohanna Katanacho weaves together biblical scholarship, covenantal theology and the raw pain of his people’s displacement, says our reviewer
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Regular ColumnistsWhere was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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Regular ColumnistsDoes the Bible treat women unfairly?
Around the world, women continue to bear the brunt of laws punishing sexual misconduct. But does scripture really endorse such inequality? Elaine Storkey examines the passages at the heart of the debate
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Regular ColumnistsWhen God's laws seem to conflict with God's love, choose love
Are there occasions when God wants us to break His law? Yes, says David Instone-Brewer. Here, he explains why
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OpinionTheological education is facing imminent collapse, just when society needs it the most
The number of theology departments in the UK have halved in a decade, with the University of Exeter the latest to make deep cuts. Michael Tang argues that the knowledge factories are closing at the very moment our culture is hungriest for wisdom
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OpinionDoes a song need to be ‘Christian’ for God to use it?
Can God only move through worship music? Or is the euphoria we feel at a pop concert, club night or classical recital also God’s common grace? Theologian Michael Tang gives his view
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ReviewsHave Christians lost sight of the real Jesus? This book says so
The Missing Messiah challenges readers to consider whether their view of Jesus has been shaped more by culture than by scripture. Clear and practical, it offers a compelling call to discipleship, though some critiques feel overly broad, says our reviewer
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Regular ColumnistsThe surprising power of blessing
When a spiritual director told Dr Chloe Lynch to spend five minutes each day blessing the man who had deeply hurt her, it felt almost impossible. Yet the practice opened up a profound biblical truth
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InterviewsJohn Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on the story he almost never told
He’s one of the greatest apologists of our time – best known for taking on the New Atheist movement with grace and panache. Now, John Lennox has written his astonishing life story and it is packed full of never-before-told stories
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Magazine FeaturesWhy Israel’s return changes how we read the Bible
The modern State of Israel divides Christians like few other issues. Some see divine providence, others mere geopolitics. But rather than choosing sides, what if Israel’s return is calling us to rediscover the Bible’s original storyline—one that’s always been about God’s Kingdom filling the earth, not just souls escaping it? Paul Parkhouse shares his perspective
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ReviewsThis analysis of Stranger Things and the Gospel has merit. Just a shame it’s been rushed
Rev Dr Cris Rogers’ theological analysis of Stranger Things offers inspired parallels between the show and scripture, but the book’s hasty publication—completed within a week of the finale— seems to have resulted in some unfortunate errors, says our reviewer
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Regular ColumnistsWas the Old Testament always preaching the Gospel?
Read through the lens of a three-act story—rules, repentance and relationship—the Old Testament reveals the same message as the New: a God who calls His people back, forgives their sin, and restores them to Himself, says Dr David Instone-Brewer
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ReviewsTom Wright’s new book lets us hear St Paul in theological surround sound
Tom Wright’s new commentary on Ephesians is pastoral and spiritually nourishing, says our reviewer
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Regular ColumnistsWhy do Christians worship on a Sunday?
Tom Wright addresses a question on the biblical sabbath
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OpinionEnough politics. The Church needs to offer a theological view on immigration
As public opinion hardens and political rhetoric intensifies, many Christians are absorbing the same political narratives about immigration as everyone else. But the Evangelical Alliance’s Israel Olofinjana believes scripture presents a different story – one in which migration is not merely a crisis to manage, but a means through which God fulfils his purposes
