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Journal article

Beginning with Jesus: Recovering a Christ-Centred Theology in Dialogue with Contemporary Science

Grace, Daniel J.

This article proposes a Christ-centred framework for constructive dialogue between Christian theology and contemporary science. Its central claim is that Christian theology should begin with the person, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, while scientific inquiry should be respected as the disciplined…

Theology, Science & TechnologyView record
Working paper

When Christians Defend Their Image More Than the Truth: Ecclesial Reputation, Accountability, Repentance, and Christian Witness

Grace, Daniel J.

This article examines the theological, ethical, ecclesiological, and pastoral problems that arise when Christian churches and organisations prioritise institutional reputation, public image, leadership platforms, or organisational survival over truth, accountability, justice, and care for those harmed. Drawing upon biblical theology, the prophetic tradition,…

Practical Theology & Public LifeView record
Working paper

The Church in an Age of Exhaustion: Christian Faithfulness, Sabbath, Ministry, and Human Limits in a Culture of Constant Activity

Grace, Daniel J.

his article develops a theological and ecclesiological account of exhaustion within contemporary Christian life and ministry. It argues that chronic exhaustion is not merely an individual problem of time management, but is often produced by wider cultural, institutional, technological, and theological assumptions concerning…

Practical Theology & Public LifeView record
Working paper

The Theology of Attention: What We Give Our Minds to Shapes Our Souls

Grace, Daniel J.

This article develops a theological account of attention as a central dimension of Christian discipleship and spiritual formation. It argues that attention is neither psychologically neutral nor merely a matter of personal productivity, but a moral and spiritual practice through which human desire,…

Systematic & Philosophical TheologyView record
Book

Anabaptist Christianity

Grace, Daniel J.

Anabaptist Christianity explores the history, theology, biblical convictions, and continuing witness of the Anabaptist tradition. Emerging during the sixteenth-century Reformation, Anabaptist communities called the Church back to voluntary faith, believers’ baptism, discipleship, Christian community, peace, simplicity, religious freedom, and obedience to Jesus Christ.…

Christian History & ArchaeologyView record
Book chapter

The Geography and Historical Development of the Seven Churches of Revelation

Grace, Daniel J.

This article explores the historical, geographical, cultural, and theological significance of the Seven Churches of Revelation: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Located within the Roman province of Asia in present-day western Turkey, these cities occupied strategic positions along major trade…

Biblical Studies & InterpretationView record
Journal article

The Seven Churches and Modern Consumer Christianity

Grace, Daniel J.

A powerful prophetic reflection on the spiritual condition of modern Christianity through the lens of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Blending biblical theology, contemporary culture, consumer Christianity, digital worship, and spiritual decline, this article explores how the ancient messages to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum,…

Biblical Studies & InterpretationView record
Journal article

First Urban Churches in Roman Corinth

Grace, Daniel J.

This article explores the rise of the first urban Christian churches in Corinth during the height of the Roman Empire. It examines how Christianity emerged within one of the ancient world’s most cosmopolitan and commercially powerful cities, shaped by trade, migration, social inequality,…

Christian History & ArchaeologyView record