All Theology articles – Page 14
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Archive contentDeliver 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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Archive contentHeadship and honour
David Instone-Brewer investigates the doctrine of male headship within marriage
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Archive contentHow 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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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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Archive contentIt’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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Archive contentElaine Storkey: 'Most people do not understand academic Christians'
Sam Hailes meets prolific academic and Christian feminist, Dr Elaine Storkey
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Archive contentBlood 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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Archive contentAutopsy of a crucifixion
Drawing on his studies in forensic pathology, David Instone-Brewer explores the science of crucifixion.
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InterviewsPaula 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.
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Archive contentMy Headcovering Experiment
The controversial Islamic teaching that women should cover their heads is often viewed as oppressive. Yet, until recently, head coverings were not uncommon among Christian women. Is this an outdated, sexist concept? Heather Tomlinson dons a headscarf to find out.
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Magazine FeaturesA litmus test for orthodoxy
The Evangelical Alliance’s decision to remove Steve Chalke’s organisation Oasis from membership raises the question of what defines an evangelical today. Justin Brierley reflects on why homosexuality has become the latest tipping point.
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OpinionBible Stories Uncensored: David the Tyrant
We often think of David as the plucky young boy who defeated Goliath. In reality, he was a nation-builder as well as a mass murderer who ignored the rape of his own daughter.
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Mere Theology
If you think theology is the slightly irrelevant pursuit of out of touch academics, and that Christians in the real world have more important matters to attend to, this should make you think again....
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Theology of Humpty Dumpty
Russell Rook and Sherri Golisky maintain that sometimes not even all the King’s horses and all the King’s men and women can put a profoundly broken person back together again.
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Microwave Theology
What stance does scripture have on microwave ovens and the development of out-of-town shopping centres? Mark Greene believes that their impact on relationship could be the key.
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Why you have to forgive God
None of us live lives that are free from suffering. Why does God allow it, when he could so easily intervene? RT Kendall examines the issue of forgiving God.
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Archive contentIs it OK for a Christian to marry an unbeliever?
Two women in Christian leadership on whether Christians can be ‘unequally yoked’.
