Christianity Today

September, 2009

Volume 53, Number 9

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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.

Cover Story

Cover Story

John Calvin: Comeback Kid

Why the 500-year-old Reformer retains an enthusiastic following today.

Features

Out of This World

What this Lutheran learned when he visited the Amish.

Letting Words Do Their Work

Why the care of language is more important than ever.

More Than Profit

A business plan with a divine edge has an angle on fighting poverty.

Reveling in the Mystery

Sometimes in order to see God, we have to learn to not know him.

The Art of Cyber Church

Joel Hunter is known by many as part of President Obama’s inner circle of pastors. Fewer know him as one of America’s most innovative church planters.

Saving Witches in Kolwezi

Accused of witchcraft by parents and churches, children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are being rescued by Christian activists.

A New Way to Finance Education

For-profit Christian education is becoming more attractive.

Hard Choices For Higher Ed

In a bleak economy, Christian colleges reinvent themselves.

Books Uncommon and Offbeat

Short reviews of Funeral for a Stranger, Quantum Leaps, and Catcher.

Liberty Unbound

How Jerry Falwell’s ambitious sons have led the Lynchburg university to financial success and a burgeoning student body.

Past, Present, Future

Why we love Christian history.

A Common Hope

Much of ‘Calvinism’ is simply Christianity

Theologian of the Spirit

Calvin was no charismatic, but he was closer to it than some Reformed people readily admit.

Man of the Bible

When it comes to careful exegesis and consistent theological systems, Calvin set the bar high.

Calvin’s Biggest Mistake

Why he assented to the execution of Michael Servetus.

The Reluctant Reformer

Calvin would have preferred the library carrel to the pulpit.

The Accidental Anglican

On his journey from Calvary Chapel through the Vineyard, the emerging church, the Alpha Course, and now the Anglican Mission in America, Todd Hunter has remained tightly focused on evangelism.

Q & A: Wayne Pederson

The president of HCJB Global discusses how the evangelistic organization known for shortwave broadcasting is changing in light of new media realities.

News

News

Sending Slowdown

Recession reduces appointment of missionaries but not applications.

News

Quotation Marks

Recent remarks on the Anglicans’ teaching on sexuality, ancient catacombs advertisements, Tim Tebow’s virginity, and other news developments.

News

News Briefs: August 10, 2009

Former pastor arrested in a $120 million Ponzi scheme, International Aid shuts down, and other news in the Christian world.

News

Counting Controversy

Hispanic evangelical leaders debate participation in 2010 U.S. Census.

News

Go Figure

Get the numbers on scientists who believe in God, volunteers, and Americans who say they are born again.

News

Accountability Breakdown

D.C. adultery scandals shed light on Christian support in the capital.

News

Seminary Plants

Megachurch pastors offer ministry training based in the local church.

News

Setting Up Camp Afresh

Christian camping is revamping but not out of the woods yet.

News

Passages

Robert Short dies, Paula White returns to Without Walls, and other transitions in the Christian world.

Reviews

God and Gays

Three films take a closer look at faith and homosexuality.

Review

CDs on The List

Short reviews of Glory Revealed II and new albums from Orphan Project, Christy Nickels, and Tracy Lawrence.

Review

Finding God in the Dark

Joe Henry is adventurous in words and music. A review of Blood From Stars.

Grace Amid the Vices

Exploring the seven deadly sins doesn’t have to be depressing. An interview with Glittering Vices author Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung.

Review

Reframing Human History

How we got into the atheism culture war in the first place. A review of David Bentley Hart’s Atheist Delusions.

Review

Mr. Wilson’s Wild Ride

Theology in color, motion, and sensory detail. A review of N.D. Wilson’s Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl

Views

White Flag in the Mommy Wars

The theology that many parents are missing.

Readers Write

Your responses to the July 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

Intensive Care Week

Thoughts while sitting beside my brother as his brain and body failed.

Sex, Lies, and Abortion

It’s time to get to the bottom of the great national tragedy.

Editorial

A Unifying Vocation

Why development work and gospel work cannot be put asunder.

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