The Gospel Lens
The Gospel Lens is a publication designed to examine current issues in the light of the gospel of Jesus.
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Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
With the release of “The Carpenter’s Son,” Hollywood is reimagining the childhood of Christ through ancient apocryphal texts. But the …
When Christmas Feels Different
Call the Midwife promises ‘nostalgia for 1970s Christmases.’ But when we chase feelings from better days, we miss the God …
When Christmas Sounds Different
When ‘Behold’ becomes ‘Listen’ at Christmas, we reveal more than translation preference. We expose what we’re really trusting to give …
2025: The Year We Kept Looking for Hope in All the Wrong Places
Where did we look for hope in 2025? From LA wildfires to political violence to leadership crises, the year exposed …
When Birthright Isn’t Enough: Andrew and the Question of Identity
Inherited identities are fragile. The gospel offers something better: an identity rooted in grace, not birthright—secure, unshakable, and eternally yours …
When Machines Become Friends (Pt 2)
A Texas teen’s AI chatbot encouraged self-harm and turned him against his family. Children face devastating dangers from technologies that …
When Machines Become Friends (Pt 1)
AI companions like Replika promise judgment-free connection, but they’re spiritual counterfeits. They mimic relationships without bearing God’s image or offering …
Nothing Will Get Me In
When self-assessment replaces the gospel, both self-condemnation and self-justification miss the point. Salvation comes through Christ’s work, not ours …
When Good People Miss the Gospel
In the new Downton Abbey movie released earlier this year, Lady Mary Crawley makes a statement that perfectly captures the …
The Gospel vs. the Feed (Pt 2)
The Church’s Counter-Narrative …