All Theology articles – Page 13
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Opinion
Explained: The fascinating theological reason why Santa has a beard
The Church Mouse uncovers the Christian origins of the bearded gift-giver
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Magazine Features
Dying well: How to face death with faith and not fear
Retired intensive care doctor Professor John Wyatt shares his unique perspective on what it means to die well
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Magazine Features
The case against sermon-centric Sundays
Skye Jethani explains why digital technology is disrupting our 500-year-old emphasis on lengthy Sunday sermons
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Magazine Features
RT Kendall: When Word and Spirit come together, revival will follow
Christians have taken sides for too long. Either we’ve pursued strong biblical teaching, or we’ve gone after an experience of God’s presence. It’s time to end the war, says RT Kendall
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Magazine Features
Why we should ban Bible study
Interacting with the Bible should be a rewarding and transformational experience, argues Nick Page
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Magazine Features
Why the Church's conspiracy of silence is hurting gay Christians
While researching various Christian views on sexuality, Megan Cornwell uncovered a conspiracy of silence. Is it time for churches to come out and say what they really think?
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Opinion
I've been asking wise thinkers for advice. Here's what Rowan Williams told me
Kenneth Primrose reflects on what he's learned from Rowan Williams about telling the truth, self-awareness and accountability
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Magazine Features
Deconstructing faith: Meet the evangelicals who are questioning everything
A new generation is re-thinking what they've been told about Christianity, the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. They argue a 'new reformation' is taking place as they voice their doubts and embrace a process known as theological deconstruction. Those who have walked this road say it's a life-giving and ultimately faith-affirming process, but others are sceptical. Sam Hailes investigates
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Magazine Features
The Passion translation: Dr Brian Simmons responds to his critics
The former missionary explains why he’s produced a somewhat controversial new translation of the Bible called The Passion
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Magazine Features
Eucharismatic: Why Christians should honour both Spirit and sacrament
Andrew Wilson explains how a fresh understanding of wine in the Bible will make you want to praise God on both the loud cymbals and the loud symbols
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Magazine Features
5 Hebrew words every Christian should know
Melissa Briggs explains how an ancient language revolutionised her walk with God
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Magazine Features
Why both atheists and Christians need to believe in free will
Free will vs determinism isn’t just a debate for Christians. Atheists face a similar conundrum, as Justin Brierley explains
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Magazine Features
RT Kendall: How to be popular in heaven and famous in hell
The popular author and speaker explains why every Christian should seek notoriety among angels and demons
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Magazine Features
How I left the prosperity gospel behind
Adesanya Adewusi was taught God wanted him to be healthy and wealthy. But after reading the scriptures he came to believe this was a distortion of the real gospel
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Magazine Features
Is the Pope a Catholic?
The leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics is facing increasing hostility within his own Church. Is he a heretic leading the flock astray or a revolutionary reorienting Catholics back to Christ’s vision in the New Testament? Megan Cornwell investigates
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Opinion
This is why Christians DON'T obey all of the Bible’s commands
Why do Christians follow the Bible's teaching on sexuality, but ignore the laws about not eating pork? Are they being selective and 'picking and choosing' which commandments they feel like following? James Mildred offers an explanation
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Magazine Features
When God doesn’t heal: Practical help for the hurting
Wes Sutton, director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation, offers guidance on how to respond when God doesn’t heal our loved ones
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Magazine Features
5 ways to connect with God in 2018
Many of these practices are hundreds of years old, but as Claire Musters discovered, they've huge relevance for Christians today
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Magazine Features
How evangelicals took over the Church of England
From Justin Welby to the HTB effect, evangelical influence on the Church of England has grown dramatically. But not everyone is pleased, and sexuality still threatens to split the denomination
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Archive content
And now for the bad news: what we lost because of the Reformation
Sorry to intrude on the Reformation celebrations, but Nick Page has some not-so-great-news to share