May
2012
Volume 56, Number 5

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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.
Features

There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet.
Tim Stafford

Each atonement theory highlights a truth about the Cross—but none more so than Christ's substitutionary death.
Richard Mouw
Views

A theology professor, a law professor, and an editor weigh in.
Paul Shrier, Lynne Marie Kohm, and Ryan T. Anderson
Reviews

A Christian music veteran discusses a new album and his long-time struggle with alcohol.
Dave Urbanski

Why the New York Times columnist wants to see America return to its confessional roots.
Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey

Religious organizations should defend their public presence without resorting to individualism.
Joseph Knippenberg
Brief reviews of 'On the Meaning of Sex,' 'The Dickens Dictionary,' and 'Henry Ossawa Tanner'
John Wilson

Great figures from church history have much to teach about talking with God.
Interview by Elesha Coffman
News

Research shows more than a quarter of pastors have been edged out of a church, regardless of denomination.

Previous forgeries make announcements of new archeological discoveries difficult to believe.
Gordon Govier