Every Knee Shall Bow by J Kirk Richards

Does it really matter what we think about the end of the age? I think it does, because how we imagine the future shapes how we live in the present.

Scripture consistently holds together a tension we tend to lose hold of in one way or another. Jesus proclaimed that the kingdom of God is in your midst, yet he also ta...

I recently came across a quote attributed to John MacArthur: “Never soften the gospel. If the truth offends, then let it offend.” I agree that the gospel itself can confront and unsettle. That is part of its character.

But I find this framing troubling in MacArthur’s case because it glosses over a crucial distinction: the offence of the gospel versus the offence of ...

I have been reflecting on Deuteronomy 7 today, which is a passage I always find more difficult. The language of devoting whole populations to destruction—men, women, and children—sits uneasily with me, especially when I am trying to hold onto a vision of God revealed most clearly in Jesus.

Ai is taken by Joseph by James Tissot

However, rather than rushing to reso...

I don’t expect Donald Trump to be held accountable in this life, but I do take some comfort knowing that’s not the end of the story. That said, trusting God will have the last word when it comes to the crimes and cruelty of tyrants doesn’t remove our responsibility to seek justice in the present.

God’s Judgment of Adam – William Blake

Who says churches all need to look western? The Redeemer Chapel, located at the Father Ray Foundation in Pattaya, Thailand, is a striking example of how Christian spirituality can be expressed through local culture, blending Thai architectural and artistic traditions with Christian imagery.

If the gospel is truly good news for all people, then why should it...