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James Knight is a regular columnist for Network Norwich & Norfolk. His weekly articles take a look at different aspects of the Christian faith. 

His views are personal ones and are intended to stimulate constructive debate amongst website users. We welcome your thoughts and comments, posted at the bottom of the relevant article. We would ask you to abide by our forum rules and may delete any comments which do not.

James is a Norwich local government officer, author and Proclaimers church member in Norwich. Click here to e-mail him

 

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Abraham’s greatness through sacrifice
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The Christian impact in a self seeking society
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Deep faith brings profound certainty in God
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The covenant of God
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Is there a crisis within atheism?
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Jesus claims to be God in the Bible
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One of your best messages I..."
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Xmas without Christ turns it into a nuisance
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Christ's death conquers failure
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Understanding the shocking verses in the Bible
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Reaching the world with a message of poverty
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Morality and the case against pacifism
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Faith, and preparing for discussions and debates
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No better way to live than by Christ's teaching
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Telling tales to communicate the truth
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Finding time to be still
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The importance of being wise Christians
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How to escape from the limits of earthly thinking
In the final part of his series on Abraham and Isaac, regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight looks at how the transformation of the inner self by Christ makes us complete and gives us purpose. More ...
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Abraham’s greatness through sacrifice
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight looks at the trials and hardships of Abraham, and how we can be blessed through our understanding of them. More ...
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Deep faith brings profound certainty in God
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight continues his series on Abraham with a look at the amazing, paradoxical power of faith. More ...
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The covenant of God
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight looks at promises and obedience in his new series on Abraham and Isaac. More ...
Little things make a difference
In his new year message, regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight considers that small things can have a great impact on our world and the people around us. More ...
Jesus claims to be God in the Bible
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight highlights the parts in the Bible where Jesus explains that he is God. More ...
Xmas without Christ turns it into a nuisance
Christ's death conquers failure
Will God step in before we try to become gods?
Reaching the world with a message of poverty
Understanding the shocking verses in the Bible
No better way to live than by Christ's teaching
Finding time to be still
It is good to remember those that died for us
Fear that fixes us on God
The fascinating truth about worship
Telling tales to communicate the truth
Morality and the case against pacifism
What the Bible says about the afterlife
Why Christianity couldn’t be original
Why did God create us into a world like this?
The final word on free will and naturalism
Freedom and our perception of free will
God and His creation working together
Chance, choice and the issue of free will
Breaking through the pain of suffering
Christianity, memes and inherited cultural viruses
Moral conscience and the instinct to survive
How to find the right church - part two
How to find the right church
The real truth about miracles
The Christian impact in a self seeking society
Keeping God's commandment to love
Faith perspective on the credit crunch
Why are we reluctant to reach out to other faiths?
Real blessings that come with repentance
Perfect Word or errors in interpretation?
How far are you away from God?
The miracle of evolution: part of creation
God's story through the pictures of nature
The importance of being wise Christians
Bringing Christianity and science together
Understanding people is key to sharing faith
The final word on spreading the Good News
Ways to penetrate resistant minds
Reaching out as far as we can
The political and sociological aspects of ministry
Answering three common accusations
Knowing yourself helps reveal God to others
The challenge of being contagious Christians
A winning method of spreading the good news
Faith, and preparing for discussions and debates
Stories which help spread the Good News
Christian challenge in post-modern times
The role of prayer in our lives: Part Two
The significant role of prayer in our lives
Living for eternity in the here and now
The fear that plays a part in all of our lives
Thinking about putting your faith into words
Getting to the real truth about faith
The last bastion of spiritual freedom
How to set foot on the path to salvation
Placing a bet on whether God exists
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
Finding God by taking a look at ourselves
Dangers of putting Christianity into a box
Dangers of creating the wrong impression
Beating one of the Devil's favourite tools
The crossroads of wonder and wretchedness
The role of reason in helping us to grow
How can we tackle knife crime and yob culture
The real value of self-understanding
How we can creatively delude ourselves
A Theory of Everything by James Knight
Faith gives us visions of new beginnings
The deceptive dangers of self-worship
The mind and body, the spirit and the flesh
Speaking in tongues of men and angels
Why did God create a world with evil in it?
Dealing with a world full of difficult people
Laws of physics, nature and the universe
Defending the right to speak freely
The case for religious freedom of speech II
The case for freedom of speech on religion
Ascending towards the fulness of the divine II
Ascending towards the fulness of the divine
Take care when entering the domain of love
Love is what makes the world go round
The elixir of life and the door to salvation
Easter - the world's most remarkable event
Breaking free from the shackles of religion
Is it a universe with real meaning?
Cardinal difficulty which atheists must face
The Christian faith is a matter of the heart
Tackling the critics of the Christian faith
Taking on the opponents of Christianity
And the greatest of these is love...
What is faith in Christ really all about?
Taking a look from different perspectives
Is there a crisis within atheism?
What's so special about Christmas anyway?
The grandest delusion and the secret to life
Will the world end in random nothingness?
Love is the strongest message we have
What is the true meaning of friendship?
Do you care less about the Christian faith?
What can the Bible teach the modern world?
Experience the awesome nature of God
Experience of Christ is the proof for all
Can anyone really prove that God exists?
Other religions deny real knowledge of God
Why Christianity is the only true religion
Are all religions just wish fulfilment?
Is Christianity just a trick of the mind?
Preoccupation with afterlife not the present
Is the Second Coming just far too extreme?
Why does God let people face suffering?
Why does God let bad things happen?
If Hell exists, how can Heaven be paradise?
Is Hell the biggest paradox of Christianity?