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Historian Q&A: What Is an Evangelical?
For our member-exclusive webinar in September, CT deputy editor Bonnie Kristian spoke with historian George Marsden. They discussed Marsden’s recent article, “1976 Was a Turning Point for Evangelicalism,” and his perspective on five decades of shifts in US politics and religion f...
Would Seeing a Miracle Really Convert an Atheist?
Let’s consider that God may have good reasons for revealing himself just as he has. A partially hidden and partially revealed God might actually be the best possible arrangement. To consider this, imagine alternative ways God could reveal himself to us. Suppose God were to do a m...
A Sober-Minded Approach to Alcohol
Alcohol is one of God’s most potent gifts. He created it to gladden the heart (Psalm 104:15), to brighten life (Ecclesiastes 10:19), and to heighten celebration on the happiest occasions (John 2:1–11). Perhaps most telling, he designed this substance as an edible metaphor for the...
Before Your Church Plants, Ask How
Days before our first baby arrived, I had one job left on my list: assemble the crib. I knew I needed to. I knew why. But when I opened the box to find 40 wooden dowels, a tiny Allen wrench, and an instruction manual with more stick figures than words, I had one problem: I didn’t...
Save the Unborn, Yes. Don’t Punish Their Mothers.
Abortion “abolitionists” have introduced bills in many states to prosecute women for abortion. This tactic ignores law, history, tradition, and law enforcement experience before Roe v. Wade. Thankfully, no prosecution bill passed a committee or got to a legislative house floor th...
Hope Worth Any Hardship
What makes costly love worth it? John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 15:12–19 to show how resurrection hope frees us to take risks for love’s sake.Watch Now...
The Perils of a Quick Fix
How can we witness to those who just want a quick fix? Pastor John presses home the shocking reality of eternity and the astounding love of Jesus.Listen Now...
The Pastor and Discouragement
Pastoral ministry can be deeply joyful, but it can also be profoundly discouraging. What happens when the church isn’t growing, conflict won’t resolve, your family is hurting, or one difficult relationship begins to overshadow everything else? Resources Mentioned: The Screwtape L...
On My Shelf: Life and Books with Chris Watkin
On My Shelf helps you get to know various writers through a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives as readers. I asked Christopher Watkin—professor of European languages and author of Biblical Critical Theory—about what’s on his bedside table, his favorite fiction, the books ...
Across borders and war zones, one digital strategy is connecting people with Scripture
International (MNN) — The team at Horizons International has discovered the best social media strategy to spread the gospel. That’s a bold statement to unpack. Yet their strategy isn’t meant for building a social media following, but rather for the critical work of putting God’s ...
The Case for (Sometimes) Wordless Evangelism
You’ve probably heard the quote attributed incorrectly to Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel at all times; use words if necessary.” And since you’re reading The Gospel Coalition, you’ve likely not only heard this quote but roundly rejected it. As J. D. Greear points out, preac...
College Is for (Lasting) Pleasure
The world’s diversions at college may distract and entice. But when we pursue lasting pleasure in God, every semester counts for eternity.Watch Now
1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 3: Crucifying the Lord of Glory, They Fulfilled the Wisdom of God
The rulers of this age mistook Jesus, so they crucified him — and ushered him into new glories he shares with his saints.Watch Now
How Deep Is Your Joy?
What does it mean to be satisfied in God? As Christian Hedonists, we believe such satisfaction is possible: God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. We even imitate the psalmist in praying for such satisfaction: “Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast...