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Teachings of Jesus

The Other Prodigal Son

The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.

What Jesus Never Said

He taught us not to judge others—or ourselves. A review of '10 Things Jesus Never Said.'

Jesus: Democratic King

Our most cherished democratic values are grounded in Jesus' sovereign authority.

Mercifully Forsaken

There is a reason Good Friday is called good, and why we can be thankful when God forsakes us.

A Cosmic Culmination

Recalling the earth-shaking, kingdom-sized message of Christmas.

My Top 5 Books on the Historical Jesus

Picks from Darrell Bock, editor of 'Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus.'

Jesus vs. Paul

Many biblical scholars have noted that Jesus preached almost exclusively about the kingdom of heaven, while Paul highlighted justification by faith—and not vice versa. What gives?

The Blessing of Gratitude

Why Jesus commands us to be thankful.

Blessed Are the Unoffended

How can Christians communicate what we believe without being denigrating or inflammatory?

How Far Should Forgiveness Go?

Seventy times seven? I can barely forgive some corrupt clergy once.

Mere Churchianity

Finding your way back to Jesus-shaped spirituality.

The God Who Became Blood

What my dysfunctional prostate taught me about Jesus.

Doug Coe's Vision for the Fellowship

The man behind the National Prayer Breakfast explains his original intent for his organization.

Abandon Studying the Historical Jesus? No, We Need Context

A response to 'The Jesus We'll Never Know.'

Abandon Studying the Historical Jesus? No, Jesus Studies Matter

A response to 'The Jesus We'll Never Know.'

Abandon Studying the Historical Jesus? No, We Need History

A response to 'The Jesus We'll Never Know.'

The Jesus We'll Never Know

Why scholarly attempts to discover the 'real' Jesus have failed. And why that's a good thing.

'Jesus Was a Rebel'

Okay, he was. What's your point?

Lent—Why Bother?

Three authors weigh the merits of observing Lent.

Still the Way, the Truth, and the Life

More people than ever doubt that anyone has a corner on truth. So why do Christians keep insisting on the incomparable uniqueness of Christ?

Christ at the Center

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

Christ-Centered Cautions

How do we be good, be disciplined, and be like Jesus?

Obama Uses Sermon on the Mount to Elevate Speeches

The president has used the mountainside sermon several times in recent years to explain policy.

Everyday Lord

Jesus' language shows the mundane is where faith is fleshed out.

The Leadership Cult

Why are we fascinated with the very thing Jesus warned us against?

Our Shalom Vocation  Subscriber access only

Peacemaking is more than not making waves.

The Sin of Tolerance

Christ's narrowness is our salvation. An example of Graham's fiery preaching in the 1950s.

Is 'Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone' Biblical?

Scholars are cautious about the story of the woman caught in adultery.

'Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit'

Jesus' important addition to David's cry.

You Have Heard It Said

Caputo's What Would Jesus Deconstruct? sends us to take another look at Jesus.

Everything Hasn't Changed  Subscriber access only

An apocalyptic Brian McLaren strives to reframe Jesus and discipleship.

Blessed Are the Barren  Subscriber access only

The kingdom of God springs forth from the empty womb.

When Red Is Blue  Subscriber access only

Why I am not a Red-Letter Christian.

Who Do Your Books Say That I Am?  Subscriber access only

New volumes tell much about our Lord--and our cultural moment.

Peace in a World of Massacre

What Jesus calls us to when we're most frightened.

Jesus' Last Words as Ars Moriendi

How his seven last words can guide the Christian preparing for death.

Jesus' Sermon for Moderns  Subscriber access only

Ethics for Christians in Living the Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus and the Sinner’s Prayer  Subscriber access only

What Jesus says doesn’t match what we usually say.

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