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What is so special about the Gospel of John?
What is so special about the Gospel of John?

Theologian David F Ford speaks to Christian Today about his new commentary on the Gospel of John and what makes this particular Gospel so special.

Concepts of war and peace in Judaism and Christianity
Concepts of war and peace in Judaism and Christianity

In this latest installment of their Jewish-Christian dialogue, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Hebrew scholar Dr Irene Lancaster discuss the approaches of their two faiths to war and peace.

John Wesley, the man behind Methodism
John Wesley, the man behind Methodism

John Wesley was a dynamic and gifted man who became one of the most significant figures in British history. Let me highlight three aspects that I find particularly striking.

Give the kids responsibility early
Give the kids responsibility early

Those who are treated like children, will continue to feel like children.

Päivi Räsänen: 'Everyone should be free to express their deeply held beliefs'
Päivi Räsänen: 'Everyone should be free to express their deeply held beliefs'

Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen speaks to Christian Today about her ongoing legal battle over "hate speech" and why she wants other Christians to express their faith in public.

Polish Christians tirelessly hold out hope in the face of war
Polish Christians tirelessly hold out hope in the face of war

"What they really need is peace, a conversation with someone, to be seen as a human and listened to."

It's not prayer or faithful Christian teaching on transgenderism that will cause harm
It's not prayer or faithful Christian teaching on transgenderism that will cause harm

Rather than heal and make whole, there are some who want to put sticky tape on the wound and pretend that people are already whole. But the gospel of self-love is not good news.

People should be free to seek help, including prayer, for unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria
People should be free to seek help, including prayer, for unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria

Let us be clear, no one should support coercive conversion therapy. But what possible justification can there be for denying help to those who are lost and want the choice?

How can we trust God when bad things happen?
How can we trust God when bad things happen?

It is precisely because God is sovereign and orders all things according to His plan and purposes that we can have hope and peace, writes Martin Davie.

Is it time for loyal disobedience?
Is it time for loyal disobedience?

The Church of England has a civic role which is much more than saying a prayer at the local Cenotaph, writes Rev Mark Coleman.

Toby Young on the future of free speech for Christians
Toby Young on the future of free speech for Christians

Journalist Toby Young speaks to Christian Today about the particular free speech challenges facing biblically orthodox Christians.

'We are praying day and night' – a Russian Christian speaks out about Ukraine
'We are praying day and night' – a Russian Christian speaks out about Ukraine

As the violence in Ukraine continues, Open Doors partners met with a Christian from Russia. In her own words, she shared with them what life is like for believers there, and how her church is responding to the unfolding crisis.

Is it finished? Lessons from the Finnish prosecution of a Christian MP
Is it finished? Lessons from the Finnish prosecution of a Christian MP

The good news is that this case was won. The bad news is that the case was brought in the first place.

We all need a friend like Denzel Washington
We all need a friend like Denzel Washington

Washington had some sound advice for Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, but it's a lesson for all of us, writes Claire Musters.

Where do we turn when everything seems to be falling apart?
Where do we turn when everything seems to be falling apart?

This is where learning to lament is so powerful.

Child Q and the challenge for the Church
Child Q and the challenge for the Church

Wale Hudson-Roberts on why he would like to see the Church embrace a theology of protest after the horrific treatment of Child Q.