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December
2017
Volume 61, Number 10
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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.
Cover Stories
Why some Christian poverty experts believe we should give cash to the poor, no strings attached.
Features
Enlightenment-era pastors didn’t oppose modern science. They helped advance it.
Over the next five years, each Dallas-area location gets a Village of its own.
An Eastern Orthodox theologian assesses Luther’s famous doctrine of ‘sola fide.’
Our Christmas stories may be missing their most important character.
Views
Analogies between abortion and other “life issues” are shakier than we sometimes suppose.
Peter sees no conflict with God’s compassion and his justice.
Teens should take Bible study as seriously as school and sports practice.
Reviews
The so-called “dismal science” is a powerful tool for wealth creation, but also for healing broken communities.
How theology sheds new light on the purposes of architecture.
How the composer (and his lesser-known collaborator) wedded Scripture and music in daring new ways.
Selected by Paul Gutjahr, Ruth Halls Professor of English at Indiana University and editor of 'The Oxford Handbook of the Bible in America.'
News
Hundreds pledge lives to missions at ‘Chinese Urbana’ as red tape rises.
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our December issue).
Pastors across the U.S. weigh in.
Labor of love brings the Reformation’s seminal work into the Middle East.
More from this Issue
We’re learning more than ever about good giving.
After a childhood marred by substance abuse and a deadbeat dad, I made a friend who would change my life.
