All Theology articles
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InterviewsJoel Muddamelle: ‘There are spiritual forces that absolutely hate you’
Joel Muddamalle’s new book explores spiritual warfare, dark powers and the victory of Christ. He speaks to Sam Hailes about the heroic faith of his missionary grandparents, the dangers of celebrity culture in Christianity and how you can discern the unseen battle
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ReviewsHave Christians lost sight of the real Jesus? This book says so
The Missing Messiah challenges readers to consider whether their view of Jesus has been shaped more by culture than by scripture. Clear and practical, it offers a compelling call to discipleship, though some critiques feel overly broad, says our reviewer
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InterviewsDr Andrew Ollerton: ‘You won’t understand the Bible on your own’
Dr Andrew Ollerton, theologian, author and the mind behind The Bible Course, sits down with Sam Hailes to reflect on his call to make scripture accessible, his friendship with Bear Grylls, and why the church must seize a once-in-a-generation moment of spiritual openness
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Regular ColumnistsThe Christian answer to our identity crisis
Society is waking up to the fact that Christianity offers a more compelling answer to life’s biggest questions than self-optimisation and autonomy, says Chine McDonald
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ReviewsExploring Spirit: A wise guide for those asking life’s biggest questions
Giles Goddard’s new book offers wisdom for spiritual seekers, though some readers may long for firmer theological grounding, says our reviewer
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Regular ColumnistsThe surprising power of blessing
When a spiritual director told Dr Chloe Lynch to spend five minutes each day blessing the man who had deeply hurt her, it felt almost impossible. Yet the practice opened up a profound biblical truth
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Magazine FeaturesI’ve researched near-death experiences for years. Here’s what the evidence reveals about the afterlife
Could scientific research into what happens between the edges of life and death prove that Jesus is real? One researcher thinks it may be possible. From atheists finding faith to Muslims encountering Christ, he explains why the evidence for near death experiences might just be the greatest Christian apologetic ever
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OpinionHow Christians can have better conversations this Pride month
Rather than staying at the surface level, Andrew Bunt invites Christians to think more deeply about the worldview foundations shaping today’s conversations about sexuality. Here’s how you can engage with clarity, humility and conviction
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OpinionThe AI Jesus who resurrects dead puppies is the latest example of terrible Christian communication
What do AI social media reels depicting Jesus as a miracle-performing superhero have in common with sermons full of Christianese jargon? George Pitcher says they both point to the Church’s biggest problem: a failure to communicate the gospel well
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InterviewsJohn Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on the story he almost never told
He’s one of the greatest apologists of our time – best known for taking on the New Atheist movement with grace and panache. Now, John Lennox has written his astonishing life story and it is packed full of never-before-told stories
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OpinionPrayer isn’t enough to stop antisemitism. We have to practically stand up for the Jewish community
Having been in close proximity to the recent anti-semitic attacks in Finchley and Golders Green, Mavis Crispin and her North London church community took to the Bible to decide how to best respond. Here, she provides practical steps you can take to advocate against antisemitism
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OpinionAntisemitism has been declared a ‘national emergency’. Here are 5 ways Christians should respond
A wave of antisemitic violence in Britain, including the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green and arson attacks on Jewish ambulances and synagogues, has led Kemi Badenoch to describe the situation as a “national emergency”. Here, David Hoffbrand explains how Christians can take immediate action to stand with Jewish people living in fear
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Regular ColumnistsHow we tackled McLeadership in our church
A culture obsessed with measuring success has infiltrated the Church, warns Dr Chloe Lynch. She’s calling leaders to embrace love, vulnerability and shared power over efficiency and what can be counted
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Magazine FeaturesWhy Israel’s return changes how we read the Bible
The modern State of Israel divides Christians like few other issues. Some see divine providence, others mere geopolitics. But rather than choosing sides, what if Israel’s return is calling us to rediscover the Bible’s original storyline—one that’s always been about God’s Kingdom filling the earth, not just souls escaping it? Paul Parkhouse shares his perspective
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OpinionAmong the people I meet seeking faith, the problem isn’t Christianity — it’s what people think Christianity is
In her conversations with those exploring Christianity, Rio Summers has found that the greatest barriers to faith aren’t hostility or disbelief, but misguided assumptions. Here, she explores the questions she encounters most often — and what they reveal about how Christianity is being misunderstood today
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ReviewsHow should Christians think about Israel?
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to dominate headlines, a new book by Professor Emeritus Dr Michael Rydelnik considers how Christians should think about Israel and the Jewish people today
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Magazine FeaturesWhy the resurrection changes everything
If death has the final word, our lives are little more than beautiful pages destined for the fire. But if Jesus truly rose from the dead, then nothing done in Him is ever wasted, says Mike Hood
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Regular ColumnistsI disagree with my church’s teaching on women in ministry. Should I leave?
The New Testament suggests Christians can differ on significant matters yet remain in fellowship, says Tom Wright
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Regular ColumnistsWas the Old Testament always preaching the Gospel?
Read through the lens of a three-act story—rules, repentance and relationship—the Old Testament reveals the same message as the New: a God who calls His people back, forgives their sin, and restores them to Himself, says Dr David Instone-Brewer
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OpinionIs the Iran war an outworking of biblical prophecy?
Chris Follett examines how the conflict in the Middle East is being read through an end-times prophetic lens and questions whether that perspective clarifies the Israeli-American military operations in Iran, or risks justifying them
