Nijay Gupta

Nijay K. Gupta is the author of Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling (Brazos Press, 2024). He teaches New Testament at Northern Seminary.

Keep It Weird

I like routine, and I like many “normal” things. I am a creature of habit. So, I am not going to talk about how churches need to be spontaneous and constantly “shake things up.”

Nijay Gupta

Jesus and the early Christians taught something different: each person is made in the image of God, God does not pay attention to status, he has no ‘favorites,’ all will face judgment, and all have equal access to divine grace and mercy.

The Strange and Wonderful Sociology of the Early Christians

Prejudice and fear are powerful tools of deformation. The gospel is a potent resource for cultivating a spirit of openness to new things, and for tearing down dividing walls.

Why Social Distancing Is the Loving Thing to Do Now

We must consider what's best for the people in our churches during this time.