About This Issue: January 01, 1965

A New Year’s resolution to expound the eschatological teachings of the Bible more often might well be made by many ministers. Michael Green demonstrates the enduring relevance of this theme in a refreshing article beginning on the opposite page. In the doctrine of Christian hope, he says, we have an intelligible answer to the modern quest for purpose.

Leading churchmen select the most historic event of the year (page 45).

The distinguished world head of the Salvation Army, General Frederick Coutts, recalls the founding of that great Christian movement and describes its contemporary outreach (page 6).

Also in this issue

The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.

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Amid Fear of Attacks, Many Nigerians Mute Christmas

Emmanuel Nwachukwu

One pastor has canceled celebrations and will only reveal the location of the Christmas service last-minute.

A Time of Moral Indignation

CT reports on civil rights, the “death of God” theology, and an escalating conflict in Vietnam.

The Bulletin

Brown University Shooting and The Last Republican

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll

Violence at Brown, and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger talks about Jan 6, courage, and global affairs.

Come, Thou Long-Expected Spirit

W. David O. Taylor

The Holy Spirit is present throughout the Nativity story. So why is the third person of the Trinity often missing from our Christmas carols?

Who Writes History When There Is No Winner?

Lebanon’s civil war is a taboo subject. A group of Christians and Muslims is broaching it.

Review

Review: Angel Studios’ ‘David’

Peter T. Chattaway

Artistically, it’s ambitious. Narratively, it works. But it’s no “The Prince of Egypt.”

My Son’s Last Christmas at Home

Christmastime comes with its own losses and longings. God understands them.

Analysis

Bondi Beach Shooting Compels Christians to Stand with Jews

The Bulletin with Josh Stanton and Robert Stearns

Jewish-Christian friendships offer solace and solidarity after antisemitic violence.

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