Black Friday

More than perhaps any other theologian in the twentieth century, Karl Barth has dominated the subject-matter of theology and posed the questions wi...

In recent years, the publication of best-selling books by Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens has given rise to th...

During the past two millennia, the Christian church has repeatedly faced challenges to its acknowledgment of both Old and New Testaments as Scriptu...

What significance does the New Covenant have for life and ministry? Foundational to the New Testament understanding of Jesus is Jeremiah's promise ...

For the first time in human history, the majority of people around the world now live in cities and urban culture and values, communicated by elect...

How can the gospel authentically come to life in widely differing cultural settings? This is a question gospel communicators and theologians have a...

There have been times of personal difficulty when the Psalms alone have been my source of hope, as they directed me to God and his rebuke and disci...

The book of Kings is a unique source for understanding the history of Israel from the last days of the united kingdom under David to the eventual f...

Accompanying all the new studies of the life of Jesus has been the question of Jesus' identity. Was he anything more than a human creature? A key i...

The Lord's commitment to make himself known throughout the nations is the missionary theme that spans the Bible, and is the central theological con...

Our culture is constantly changing, as fast as - or faster than - we can adapt to it. In this context Christian leaders have not only to acquire ne...

"The Church rests on the grace of God, the judging, atoning, regenerating grace of God which is his holy love in the form it must take within human...

Jubilee Manifesto arises out of over two decades of serious reflection, biblical debate and practical concern about how Christians can effect socia...

Spirit beings are fascinating. They can be wicked, good, of dual nature, or non-existent. They announce, accompany, heal, injure, sway, charm, figh...

Deuteronomy has been aptly described as a book 'on the boundary': it addresses the possibilities of new life 'beyond the Jordan' as dependent upon ...

Suddenly I found myself, with my shaven head and dark-brown robe, running down to the traditional Anglican church in the nearby village ... I thoug...

"Wherever ethnic rivalries are destroying societies, the book of Galatians calls Christians to express the truth of the gospel in communities where...

Evangelical Christian theology needs to be checked against, amplified from and constantly refreshed by the Bible. We will not easily change our fun...

What is the proper relationship between faith and deeds? How do Christians mature in the faith? What hope can we offer to those who face trials of ...

The Lord's Prayer is perhaps the best-known part of the Bible. Today, it is still widely taught and learned, even by people who seldom enter a chur...

Jesus commanded his disciples to love one another. It's a simple command to understand, but very difficult to obey. And in the local church, it som...

The appeal of biblical theology to Christians is that it provides a 'big picture' that makes sense of the bulk and variety of the biblical literatu...

In the midst of a troubled world, Christians believe in a good God who, as the Creator, has never lost interest in his broken creation. The key evi...

The study of themes plays a major part in biblical theology, and great events and roles that are pivotal in Christology can be successfully placed ...

Many books have been written on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, and his ministry continues to be a vital and fascinating area for further e...

Why think about the future? After all, 'what will happen will happen', it only leads to controversy and argument, and it's irrelevant to life now. ...

For some Christians, God the Holy Spirit is something of a mystery, and they are not too sure what to say about him. Others speak with confidence a...

Few individual books of the Bible have changed the course of church history the way Paul's letter to the Romans has. Whether one thinks of Augustin...

When Jesus walked with his confused disciples on the Emmaus road, he began with Moses and all the Prophets and explained to them what was said in a...

Are some things just too difficult to forgive? Like child abuse at the hands of a trusted family friend? Greta Randle's story shows us that forgive...

Waiting for a baby is a painful reality for many. As long months pass the well-meaning optimism of friends starts to ring hollow. The emphasis on f...

Ever since the first century, Christians have regarded the book of Isaiah as a high point of the Old Testament prophetic literature. Its key themes...

There are many biographies of John Calvin, the theologian - some vilifying him and others extolling his virtues - but few that reveal John Calvin, ...

Despite the themes of doom and destruction, the primary message of Jeremiah is one of the love and grace of a God who never gives up on those he ha...

In the book of Acts, the story of Jesus begun in the Gospel of Luke broadens into the story of the Holy Spirit, guiding the fledgling church to pro...

Interpretations of the book of Revelation abound. One view suggests that the book indirectly describes events in John's own time. Another interpret...

This book sets out in short compass what seems to me to be the permanent essentials of Christianity, viewed as both a belief system and a way of li...

God longs for us to be close to him and yet our pride and desire for independence so often get in the way. How can we develop the attitudes that Go...

You gave it your best shot. You made the best case you knew how, and your friend still wasn't persuaded to follow Christ. Why is it that solid, rat...

The theme of covenant is foundational to the Bible's story. From the beginning of the biblical narrative, God is revealed as the one who enters int...

The cross of Christ is the heartbeat of Christianity. It is a place of pain and horror, wonder and beauty, all at the same time. It is the place wh...

Christians can keep their church and working lives in separate compartments. They may want and even try to live for Christ in the office, factory o...

What do you do when you discover that you're not satisfied in God the way he wants you to be? Joy is more than an afterthought of the Christian lif...

Every Christian needs dependable role models to whom one can look for teaching and example. Many of the greatest role models have departed from thi...

For anyone looking for a practical and authentic approach to discipleship. Do you desire a closer walk with Jesus that impacts your life 24/7 rathe...

The God of classical theism is often referred to as the God of the philosophers. Today, however, the contemporary theological landscape has shifted...

Too often, valuable New Testament scholarship never finds its way to the preacher's or pastor's study because it is presented in a form that is not...

The Christian church world-wide is growing significantly in size and influence. However, John Stott has commented that the greatest problem it face...