Christianity Today

November, 2015

Volume 59, Number 9

December, 2015
October, 2015

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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How Christians Can Flourish in a Same-Sex-Marriage World

By many accounts, orthodox Christians have lost the culture wars. How they can live well—not vanish—in a time of retreat.

Cover Story

Faithfulness and Bridge-Building Go Together

Our cultural influence begins with faithfulness to the Cross and Resurrection of Christ.

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Coming to Terms with a Post-Christian World

Our culture is radically rejecting Christian faith; our response must be radical, too.

Cover Story

Why Settle for the ‘Wilberforce Option’ When We Have Dr. King?

There is a model for cultural engagement that doesn’t depend on power and privilege.

Features

Good Behavior Matters After All

How I discovered God’s plan to reach a lost and sinful world.

Bedeviled by My Wife’s Dementia

My expertise in philosophy did not give me the answers I needed.

News

The Southern Baptist S(p)ending Crunch

The missions agency of the largest US Protestant denomination faces a $21 million deficit. Could it spell the end of the full-time missionary?

More from this Issue

Reply All

Readers respond to the September issue via letters, tweets, and blogs.

Testimony

Tedashii: How I Went from Called-Out Chump to Christian Rapper

And all because a stranger got in my face to explain the gospel.

Not What You See on TV

Why we have hope for the church in a rapidly changing culture.

News

News

Gleanings: November 2015

Important developments in the church and the world.

News

Crisis Averted: Christian Colleges Avoid Split over Same-Sex Marriage

Eastern Mennonite U and Goshen College leave CCCU, rather than cause more dissension.

Tiny Homes with a Heart

A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our November issue).

News

Will Success Spoil Cuba’s Revival?

With relaxed travel rules, Cuban leaders wonder whether Americans will dampen their churches’ zeal.

Reviews

What Would People Think If They Knew That I’m a ‘Jesus Freak’ Freak?

Yes, dcTalk’s defining album has some truly cheesy moments. But 20 years later, it’s still just really good.

John Danforth: I’m Not Absolutely Right, and You’re Not Absolutely Wrong

The former senator and United Nations ambassador says religious people should be the leading voices for political compromise.

Review

Listen Up if You Want to Be More Like Jesus

How we imitate Christ by practicing the art of listening.

Review

A History of Faith and Flatulence

Terry Lindvall leads a tour of irreverent poems, bathroom jokes, and other running gags of religious satire.

My Top 5 Works of Religious Satire

From Screwtape to Swift, Terry Lindvall recommends books that tickle the funny bone—and prick the conscience.

Views

Do Babies Go to Heaven?

The Bible doesn’t explicitly say. Here is how I have come to answer.

The Hole in Our Servant Leadership

If you don’t have to relinquish some power, then it’s not really it.

Editorial

A Church Welcome for the Tired, the Poor

How the refugee crisis makes for a beautiful gospel witness.

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