All Theology articles – Page 16
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Should Protestants reclaim purgatory?
When Martin Luther began the Reformation, one of the doctrines at stake was Purgatory. Five hundred years later, London School of Theology’s Professor Tony Lane asks whether Protestants should reconsider the value of being purified before we reach heaven
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Bitterness is rotten
David Instone-Brewer unpacks the Bible’s teaching on anger and revenge
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God’s own country: Rethinking Christian patriotism
Following the third national vote in just over two years, Jo Swinney looks at what nationalism might mean for citizens of the kingdom of heaven
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Tradition vs Scripture
David Instone-Brewer wonders if some church traditions need to be ditched
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Help! I’m having a mid-faith crisis!
Nick Page, with the assistance of the Very Hungry Caterpillar, explains how to turn your crisis into a chrysalis
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RT Kendall: How the church fell asleep and why it needs to wake up
We must get ready for the second coming, says RT Kendall
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Inerrancy?
David Instone-Brewer investigates whether or not churches should teach that the Bible is without error
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Deliver us from evil: why we need to take exorcism seriously
Prof Graham H Twelftree of London School of Theology separates the Hollywood fiction from the real face of demonic possession
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A Doctrine of Demons
I recently had the pleasure of watching a stage production of CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters featuring a magnificent solo performance by actor and director Max Mclean as the titular devil of the play. His turn as a senior demon who works in a middle management office in hell was both serious and silly, just as Lewis intended it to be.
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Headship and honour
David Instone-Brewer investigates the doctrine of male headship within marriage
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Interviews
Tony Campolo: Why gay Christians should be fully accepted into the Church
Last year Tony Campolo announced he had no theological objection to gay relationships. In this extract from our Profile interview, the veteran evangelical tells Sam Hailes the reasons for his change of mind
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How every Christian can be naturally supernatural
Too often the ministry of the Holy Spirit is limited to a few people on Sunday ministering to the many. Mike Pilavachi explains how the many can start to take the Spirit’s power into their everyday lives
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Tony Campolo: Why I'm backing Hillary Clinton and supporting gay marriage
Sam Hailes sits down with “Red Letter Christian” Tony Campolo to find out why he’s backing Hillary Clinton and the reasons for his change of heart on gay marriage
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Bono the Theologian
Ever since I became a Christian in my teens, I’ve been a fan of U2. I was one of those nerdy individuals who pored over the CD inlay of each new album to work out how much theology the band had snuck into their latest songs.
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It’s Time To Leave Tim Lahaye’s Rapture Theology Behind
Following the death of Left Behind author Tim LaHaye in July this year, John Tancock takes another look at the theology that inspired the books and films
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Elaine Storkey: 'Most people do not understand academic Christians'
Sam Hailes meets prolific academic and Christian feminist, Dr Elaine Storkey
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Blood moons and Bible prophecy
David Instone-Brewer delves into the world of astronomy as he examines recent claims of end-time signs.
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For the Record: Tony Campolo needs to think again
Bible scholar Ian Paul says that Tony Campolo's new affirmation of same-sex relationships is at odds with his commitment to take the call of the gospel seriously.
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Autopsy of a crucifixion
Drawing on his studies in forensic pathology, David Instone-Brewer explores the science of crucifixion.
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Paula Gooder: 'The Church needs academic women'
Thousands will attend Dr Paula Gooder’s New Testament teaching at Spring Harvest 2015. She tells Justin Brierley why being a theologian, author, speaker, mother and wife doesn’t mean she’s Superwoman.