Coronavirus: faithful responses
List of articles updated regularly. Newer items at the top.
What is God saying in the coronavirus pandemic? by John Stonestreet and Roberto Rivera, Christian Post
It’s all about mercy: a Christian critique of secular assumptions which inform key policies around the pandemic, healthcare and death. By Dr John Pilling (Retired Consultant Radiologist) and Bishop Michael Langrish (Former Bishop of Exeter)
The boom in online church attendance is good. But it’s not enough, by Dan Taylor, Premier
Tune your Ears to Wisdom, by Mark Eldridge, AAC
How has the lockdown affected people’s spiritual habits? by Carys Moseley, Christian Concern
The Kitchen Table 2 – Russell Brand and Prayer, by David Robertson, theweeflea
Surging numbers of Britons turn to Christianity amid pandemic, figures suggest, from Mailonline
We need to start reopening our society, not just the economy by Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali
Intriguing video from Russell Brand on why people are turning to prayer
Lloyd-Jones: Help People See Crisis as Both a Mirror and a Lens, by Stephen Witmer, The Gospel Coalition
6,000 join broadcast Call to Repentance and Prayer, from Church of England Newspaper
The antidote for despair, by David Robertson, theweeflea
Many Brits are looking to faith during the coronavirus lockdown, from Christian Today
[Theologian NT] Wright’s wrong reaction, by David Robertson, Evangelicals Now
Facing death with Easter hope, by Richard Bauckham, Psephizo
Finding hope in a Covid-19 world: New website lookforhope.org features a number of short blogs and videos addressing different aspects of life in the current crisis, to help those with faith in Christ and those without faith yet, but looking for hope.
Coronavirus Searches Lead Millions to Hear About Jesus, by David Roach, Christianity Today
Will coronavirus hasten the demise of religion – or herald its revival? by Luke Coppen, Spectator
Who’s got the answers? By Andrew Symes, Anglican Mainstream. Professor NT Wright says Christianity offers ‘no answers’, but John Piper says this is not good news.
What does the Book of Revelation say about CoVid 19? by David Robertson, Christian Today
Our idols are exposed in time of crisis, by Eugene Park, The Gospel Coalition
COVID-19’s Gender Gap by John Barry, Quillette
Will the lockdown turn us back to the Truth? by Paul Huxley, Christian Concern
Guide to the Coronavirus Act 2020, Christian Concern
In the midst of life we are in death’ – theological reflections on the coronavirus pandemic, by Martin Davie: What should Church of England leaders be saying about God’s sovereignty and the gospel at this time?
Coronavirus Emergency Network launched by agencies, by Chris Sugden, CEN [a project to raise and distribute funds through trusted church networks in some of the world’s poorer countries.]
Faith and Our Future: Lessons from C. S. Lewis in Time of Pandemic, by Glenn Moots, Public Discourse
Coronavirus Searches Lead Millions to Hear About Jesus, by David Roach, Christianity Today
Will coronavirus hasten the demise of religion – or herald its revival? by Luke Coppen, Spectator
Coping with death by Dr Elaine Sugden
What does the Bible teach about quarantine? by Scott Brown, Christian Post
Christians and Pandemics through the Ages (260, 1347, 1665,…2020), by Matthew Payne, Australian Church Record
When coronavirus comes to persecuted Christians—and how you can pray, from Open Doors
Vicar blasts famous Christian hymn down London street and leads those in lockdown in the Lord’s Prayer, by Cara Bentley, Premier
The Judgment of God and the COVID-19 Virus, by Bruce Atkinson, VirtueOnline
Our prayers against coronavirus are being answered in amazing ways but one essential element is still missing by Peter Saunders, Christian Medical Fellowship
Watch: COVID-19 Pride? Dr Frederik Mulder
Anger, boredom, fear – and their antidote, by Andrew Symes, Anglican Mainstream
Living in the unwelcome land of Covid-19: J John, writing in CEN, seeks comfort from Martin Luther in the alien environment of ‘Covidia’.
What South Korean Christians Want You to Know About Coronavirus, by Steve Chang, The Gospel Coalition [the TGC website has a number of excellent articles, too many to reproduce here – Ed.]
When you can do ‘social distancing’ and still bring the love of Christ by Canon Phil Ashey, AAC
Coronavirus – responding like Jesus by Steve Fouch, CMF
Faith in a Time of Crisis by Bill Muehenberg, CultureWatch
A different perspective from Philip Giddings, Anglican Mainstream
Anglican Unscripted 585 – The Church has Left the Building
Coronavirus and Communion by Marc Lloyd, Church Society
COVID-19 – What does the Bible say about epidemics? Some uncomfortable truths by Peter Saunders, Christian Medical Fellowship
Prayer guide for coronavirus, Christian Concern
Pandemic panic: Where is God in our current crisis? by Kurt Mahlburg, MercatorNet
9 Ways to Love Your Neighbor in This Pandemic, TGC
Anglican Unscripted 584 – COVID-19 & The Wine & The Bread
How to view enforced withdrawal from life by Archbishop Cranmer
Call to Fasting and Prayer by Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali
What will the world look like after the coronavirus panic ends? by Jonathon Van Maren, LifeSite
Coronavirus crisis proves we live in a godless society and need Jesus more than ever by John Horvat II, LifeSite
Coronavirus: Archbishops call for national day of prayer and action
The Humbling of Civilization: Praying for the Mercy of God by Albert Mohler
Praying for Britain: the history of national days of prayer, from History Extra
Responding to pandemics: four lessons from church history, by Glen Scrivener, The Gospel Coalition
Coronavirus and the fear of death by Jeremy Marshall, Psephizo
Coronavirus, Christianity, history and faith, by Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch
What C.S. Lewis and Martin Luther Would Say About Our Coronavirus Panic by Tré Goins-Phillips, Faithwire
Three Bible passages to replace fear of coronavirus with hope in God by David Robertson, theweeflea
A Letter From Archbishop Beach re COVID-19
Should Christians Be Anxious About the Coronavirus? by Todd Wagner, The Gospel Coalition
The FAQs: Coronavirus Explained by an Infectious Disease Expert and Pastor by
How Christians Can Respond To A World Anxious About Wuhan Coronavirus by Daniel Torkelson, The Federalist
Responding faithfully to the Coronavirus, by Ian Paul, Psephizo:
Coping with Coronavirus: How Should Christians Respond? by Tony Perkins, FRC
Coronavirus – the Bad News and the Good News..Facts and Fears by David Robertson, theweeflea
Read also: Coronavirus: finding meaning in a global pandemic by Archbishop Cranmer