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August 2007

What Did Paul Really Mean?
'New perspective' authors argue that we need, well, a new perspective on justification by faith.
by Simon Gathercole
Plus: Further Reading on the New Perspective

Liberate My People
Theologian and educator Ruth Padilla DeBorst says true Christian mission addresses power and poverty.
Interview by Andy Crouch

Eat, Drink, and Be Hungry
It's emptiness, not fullness, that Jesus blesses.
by John Koessler

The Benevolent Big Box
The Storehouse offers discount prices for rebuilding neighborhoods.
by Elisa Weeks

The Christian Message in Lebanon
Journalist Rami Khouri on how the church can foster peace in a troubled region.
Interview by Charles Strohmer

Scrambling for Bibles
The world may have moved in next door, but non-English Scriptures remain frustratingly hard to find.
by Christopher Lewis

HeadLines

Passages: Remembering Ruth Graham.

Education: Court denies student aid 'pervasively sectarian' school.

Southern Baptists: What is the Baptist Faith and Message for?

Pakistan: 'Blasphemy' laws used against Christians

Gambling: Coalition breakup in Alabama.

India: Videotaped attack triggers protests.

Law: Supreme Court decides 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' case.

Q + A: Richard Land on national blessings and Christian foundations.

Tidings: Ted Olsen on the threat of Freemasonry.

Departments

Inside CT
Mrs. Graham's Grit

Readers Write

Where We Stand
The Gay Shibboleth; Statistical Shell Game

Reflections
Blessed Are the Meek

Taste and See | Agnieszka Tennant
What To Do About Nukes

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
Attack Dogs of Christendom

The CT Review
Jerry Falwell was right; why Europe will not become Eurabia; John Wilson's top 5 books by atheists; silent monks make for powerful cinema; the spirituality of Springsteen; websites for word lovers; and Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Promises, Promises

sponsors

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Mobile Smart Phones
Phones are on track to becoming the most promising—and paralyzing—technology.

Brad Abare, founder of the Center for Church Communication | posted 11/17/2009 09:19AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Online Video
The gospel was delivered in a way that people could visualize it.

Mark Kellner, author of God on the Internet | posted 11/17/2009 09:21AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: What You Least Expect
Technology often brings a myriad of trade-offs.

John Dyer, web development director at Dallas Theological Seminary | posted 11/17/2009 09:22AM

Christ-Centered Cautions
How do we be good, be disciplined, and be like Jesus?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/16/2009 09:29AM

Readers Write
Your responses to the September 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

posted 11/16/2009 09:33AM

Poll: Does works righteousness pervade your church?

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