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Hebrews 5:8-11 and learning to love God's discipline
We may believe that we are being treated unfairly and that the presence of His discipline proves the absence of His affection, but that's far from the truth. Our Father disciplines us because he loves us.
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The Mystery Of Who Wrote The Letter To The Hebrews
The New Testament Letter to the Hebrews contains powerful writing and deep theology. But who wrote it?
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Paul: Jewish and Christian?
How Jewish was Paul really and where do Jews and Christians diverge when it comes to this complex man?
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The surprising theology of Broadchurch: What we learn from its final sermon
Last night saw the final episode of the 'final chapter' of ITV's thrilling crime-drama Broadchurch. The show's final moments saw a packed church and a poignant quote from the Bible, concluding a story that has wrestled with profoundly Christian ideas.
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Story-Telling Faith: How We Can Encourage Each Other To Good Deeds
Hebrews 10:24 instructs us to: "Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds."
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Bible commentaries pulped after New Testament scholar admits plagiarism
Several New Testament commentaries have been pulped after allegations of plagiarism were made.
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Christians in the Middle East and the threat to an ancient community
Let us not forget the Christian communities of the Middle East. There is much to think about as we survey the present turbulent world. But as we think and pray about its many areas of need, let us not forget them.
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The strange afterlife of the John the Baptist Movement
The Bible tells us that disciples of John the Baptist left him to follow Jesus, but the 'John the Baptist Movement' clearly did not just go away.
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Why are the books of the New Testament ordered the way they are?
The New Testament consists of 27 books. The story of how we got the order we have today is very interesting, and it affects how we engage with it. This is the story ...
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The rise of the US evangelical right
Whatever one thinks about that – and opinions sharply differ – it is a political and cultural phenomenon of great importance. But what is its history? How has the US 'evangelical right' emerged as such a political force? And why is it so supportive of Donald Trump and MAGA?
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Bearing burdens for Jesus like Nehemiah
The burden the Lord has asked you to carry won't kill you, but quitting on God just may.
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Leaning on God when His people disappoint
Christian Today speaks with worship leader Natalie Runion about her experience of 'church hurt' and what Christians can do to support those who have had similar experiences.
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What is good about Good Friday?
Good Friday is when Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus. But what is good about Good Friday?
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Why are there so many different religions? A Christian answer
If the evidence shows that the earliest religion of humankind was monotheism based on direct divine revelation, then why is there the diversity of religions and philosophies that we see today. What happened?
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The Temple epicentre of conflict
The destruction of the Temple in AD 70 also impacted on the way in which the conflict leading to the events of Easter was emphasised in the emerging Christian community and its foundational documents.
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10 things I've learned as a pastor from reading the Bible 100 times
This one discipline has single-handedly changed the trajectory of my life and pastoral ministry.
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What does the Bible say about generosity?
Sometimes being generous is a struggle, especially when we feel like the recipient may not deserve it or has taken our generosity for granted.
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Dealing with disappointments and struggles
Don't allow your disappointments to consume you but give them to God and allow his peace and joy to sustain you.
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The legacy of Lord Shaftesbury - and a mis-named statue in London's Piccadilly Circus
How a mis-named "statue of Romantic Love" in London's Piccadilly Circus is actually a reminder of an extraordinary Christian reformer.
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What is Lent and why do we keep it?
Lent is a traditional period in the Church calendar which precedes Easter. This the story ...
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Conversion therapy ban will criminalise Christians and parents, Parliament hears
Members of Parliament have warned that both parents and pastors stand to be criminalised if legislation to ban so-called conversion therapy is passed into law.
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Leaders and the problem of hidden sin
Sadly, there are more leaders who will fall in 2024 and beyond. As they fall, know that God sent His prophets to them privately long before and they ignored it. Don't you and I do the same.
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The triumph of medieval Spain's Catholic monarchs over Islam
In January 1492 – the same year that Columbus was landing in the New World – a momentous event was happening in the Old World.
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