Theology+Spirituality

Is the Bible Immoral? Messiah College Professor Says Yes, Sometimes
Eric Seibert: "Not everything in the 'good book' is either good, or good for us."
Virginity Isn't Our Holy Grail
Grace keeps us all from being 'damaged goods.'
Election Is for Everyone
However we interpret the controversial doctrine, it's clear that salvation is never a human achievement.
Jesus Is Coming, So Save a Wave
Surfing for the common good of my Australian city.
Should Christians Pursue Prenatal Testing?
New tests present pregnant women with more options.
Are Men Emotional Prudes?
Real intimacy comes from listening and being vulnerable, not having sex.
Major Baptism Agreement Signed by Catholic and Reformed Churches
Groups will recognize each other's baptisms across theological divide.
Christian Athletes Are Not Role Models
Ray Lewis and Colin Kaepernick are superb football players—that's all.
Preach On, Victoria's Secret Model
She's pretty, privileged, and not afraid to admit it.
Do American Christians Need the Message of Grace or a Call to Holiness?
Observers weigh in.
The Search for God Is Never a Search in the Dark
No, our doctrines can't capture the fullness of God's nature. But nor are we hopelessly ignorant about who he is.
Death Is in the Details
Stop glossing over the grief, and the gore, of lives lost.
Being Skinny Is Not a Christian Virtue
Finding the right motivations for caring for our bodies.
The Man Who Birthed Evangelicalism
Carl Henry's complex legacy, 100 years after his birth.
When Our Labels Fail: The End of 'Pro-Choice'
Our impulse to divide and categorize has its limits.
The Troubled State of Christian Preaching
What Giglio got right and the church often gets wrong.
The False Intimacy of Dating in the Digital Age
Why I stopped Google stalking my suitors.
Discipleship Is Messy
Insider movements can lead to syncretism, yes. But less so if we all stay connected.
How Much Muslim Context Is Too Much for the Gospel?
How learning the limits helps us stay "biblically orthodox and maximally attractive."
Why Evangelicals Should Be Thankful for Muslim Insiders
Insider followers of Jesus may not have changed religions, but their lives have been changed by Christ.

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‘Wildcat’ Is as Unsettling as Flannery O’Connor Would Have Wanted
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