Theology

How the concept of reciprocity can build up the church.

Ed Lapiz, who popularized a more accessible preaching style, is courting controversy by rejecting the God of the Old Testament.

How to answer our anxiety this Christmas by letting our hearts get broken.

A selection of 15 of our most intriguing, delightful, and thought-provoking articles on theology, politics, culture, and more.

Ten of our most-read articles this year.

Remembering Tony Campolo, Jürgen Moltmann, Paul Pressler, and others.

Kidnapping victims need the church’s care. They often receive its judgment.

Jesus didn’t just come to earth to save us from our sins, but to invite humanity to participate in the divine life.

We’re eager to ask whether it could have happened. We shouldn’t forget to ask what it means.

Ashley Hales, CT’s editorial director for print, and Russell discuss this year’s reads.