Opinion

Important lessons from a neglected Christian writer
Important lessons from a neglected Christian writer

If asked to list important lay Christian writers from the twentieth century, people tend to list names such as GK Chesterton, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. One name that will probably not figure is John Buchan.

Wisdom from Tolkien for today's suffering world
Wisdom from Tolkien for today's suffering world

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien include a beautiful set of letters written to his son, Christopher, towards the end of World War II. They give us helpful insights into similar issues in today's world.

Was the Archbishop of Canterbury right to step into the Rwanda policy debate?
Was the Archbishop of Canterbury right to step into the Rwanda policy debate?

The Bible tells us that there is good and evil and that we are not to be nice, inoffensive and neutral on such matters.

A timely look at truth and trust in the news
A timely look at truth and trust in the news

It's time for Christians and all people of faith and goodwill to look at how they receive their news, and how they view it.

The logic of the resurrection
The logic of the resurrection

A very strong piece of evidence is simply this: it makes sense.

Being the hands and feet of Jesus in a warzone
Being the hands and feet of Jesus in a warzone

British doctor Laura Douglas-Beveridge, 33, has just returned to the UK after serving for three weeks at Samaritan Purse's field hospital in Ukraine. She speaks to Christian Today about the trauma she witnessed but also how her faith inspired and sustained her.

The case for Christ on the cross
The case for Christ on the cross

Maybe there is a season when we evangelicals should replace our empty crosses with a crucifix and meditate more on the shocking cost of salvation. Visually, a crucifix could help us do this, suggests Martyn Whittock.

Gender is not a spectrum
Gender is not a spectrum

The former Archbishop of Canterbury is wrong about gender identity.

Everything that is wrong with The Family Sex Show
Everything that is wrong with The Family Sex Show

Though the Church is mostly unaware, the public appears to be waking up (finally!) to the sad truth that young children from the age of five are now seen as legitimate targets of the wider pan sexual liberation movement.

A plea to Anglican evangelical leaders and bishops: please work together!
A plea to Anglican evangelical leaders and bishops: please work together!

As critical days approach, there could be even greater scope for a united evangelical front in the Church of England.

\'Frontline ministry\' in war-torn Ukraine
'Frontline ministry' in war-torn Ukraine

The horrific events of recent weeks have caused Christians in Ukraine to reflect on what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a time of war.

The extraordinary faith and courage of the Martyrs of Japan
The extraordinary faith and courage of the Martyrs of Japan

Today, as many Christians continue to face severe persecution and martyrdom around the world, the example of the Martyrs of Japan and the communities of "Kakure Kirishitan" there remind us of the extraordinary faith and courage of such fellow-believers, writes Martyn Whittock.

What is so special about the Gospel of John?
What is so special about the Gospel of John?

Theologian David F Ford speaks to Christian Today about his new commentary on the Gospel of John and what makes this particular Gospel so special.

Concepts of war and peace in Judaism and Christianity
Concepts of war and peace in Judaism and Christianity

In this latest installment of their Jewish-Christian dialogue, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Hebrew scholar Dr Irene Lancaster discuss the approaches of their two faiths to war and peace.

John Wesley, the man behind Methodism
John Wesley, the man behind Methodism

John Wesley was a dynamic and gifted man who became one of the most significant figures in British history. Let me highlight three aspects that I find particularly striking.

Give the kids responsibility early
Give the kids responsibility early

Those who are treated like children, will continue to feel like children.