Cover Story
Cover Story
The First Christian
Mary’s preeminent example as a Christ follower neither began nor ended at Christmas.
Features
A Scrappy Network of Christians Welcomes Congolese Asylum Seekers
When these Central Africans journey north, this community of believers is waiting for them.
Jesus Cares About Your Conspiracy Theory
By understanding the world of Scripture, we can understand how to approach conspiracies today.
The Christian Roots of the Fair Trade Movement
Beneath the buzzwords around sustainability, transparency, and ethical sourcing we find something far more important than consumerism: Christ-centered love for our neighbors.
When Restoration Hurts
Christian counselors grapple with how to encourage reconciliation while protecting victims.
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In Kolkata as It Is in Suburbia
How CT can cast a global vision.
Reply All
Responses to our October issue.
The Gospel According to Mark (Galli)
Lessons from CT’s editor in chief.
News
News
Georgia Endorsed Bible Classes. Twice. But Schools Aren’t Teaching Them.
Why a growing political push to put the Bible in classrooms only has a minor impact.
News
This Minnesota Monk Saves Ancient Manuscripts for a Digital Age
Columba Stewart says preserving Muslim texts is “part of the work of evangelism.”
Reviews
Old Testament Law Is a Gracious Invitation to Intimacy with God
Why believers shouldn’t throw it away out of embarrassment.
Review
Seeing the Lord Behind the Lord’s Prayer
Wesley Hill shows how each petition points to the character of Christ.
Views
Divine Facial Recognition
The Incarnation gave us a God we could recognize and know.
God’s Mercy is More Robust Than We Think
Grace does not sabotage the pursuit of righteousness but empowers it.
All God’s Laws Are Equal. Are Some More Equal Than Others?
Why Jesus doesn’t give a straightforward answer to questions about the greatest commandment.