All Premier Christianity articles in April 2004

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    The Passion

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    Rarely has a film attracted so many column inches and so much hot debate ahead of its general release. Some have slated it as excessively violent – others claim it triggered a deep spiritual experience. Having attended a preview screening, regular columnist Mark Greene gives his verdict.

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    Easter Opportunity

    2014-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ provides an unusual opportunity to share the gospel this Easter. John Buckeridge highlights 20 ways to harness its gospel potential. Mel Gibson in his own words describes his motives for making this extraordinary movie.

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    Emerging Church: Insights and Concerns

    2014-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Some believe them to be the greatest challenge to mainstream churches, since the birth of the Charismatic movement. But do the writers and thinkers behind emerging church have things to teach us? Or should we be wary of their approach? Andy Peck investigates.

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    Bible Weeks and Festivals: Where to go?

    2014-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Each year huge numbers of Christians attend a Bible week or festival. With so many to choose from Celia Ewing lists the main options for 2004...

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    Amazing Grace

    2014-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Catherine Butcher meets the ex-con who's helping prisoners escape.

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    Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass on Tour

    2014-01-27T00:00:00Z

    A gentle satire on the modern church, The Sacred Diaries of Adrian Plass were a huge hit when they first appeared in the late 1980s. In this exclusive extract from Adrian's new Sacred Diaries, the Plasses decide to go on tour. The result is a journey of faith and fun.