Theology

A case study in how Christians talk about theology, featuring a recent dustup over penal substitutionary atonement.

When we instrumentalize violence, we side with the accuser rather than with Christ.

Responses to our May/June article about the Nicene Creed and other stories.

The language of creation can reframe the way we view people with disabilities in the church.

Theologies that indulge and center our group identities aren’t faithful. They decenter Christ and belittle our neighbors.

Russell Moore on taking criticism, couples counseling, dry spells, and gut reactions.

MAHA gets some food concerns right. But Scripture shows us how our eating is meant for much more.

Mary pouring nard on Jesus’ feet isn’t only about extravagant worship.

Social media debates about theology can be good. But let’s not make it a quarrelsome spectator sport.

From Genesis to generative models, human creativity can echo the Creator’s design.