All Premier Christianity articles in May 2016
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Archive contentDid God punish Jesus on the cross?
The doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement has divided Christians in recent years. David Instone-Brewer takes a fresh look at what the Bible says
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InterviewsQ&A: Phil Wickham
The writer of ‘You’re beautiful’ and ‘This is amazing grace’ talks to Sam Hailes about his new album, Children of God
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Archive contentThe Making of The Stations
Last month, Premier Christianity’s major project retold the story of Christ’s journey to the cross through the images of today’s refugees. Justin Brierley retraces the journey that led to the groundbreaking exhibition and feature
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Archive contentMind The Gap
Tim Bechervaise says it’s time to inject a sense of adventure into our daily commute
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Archive contentThe Festivals: A Who's Who Guide
We profile the famous faces that will be appearing at this summer’s Christian festivals Words:
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Archive contentDavid Wood: From Nihilism To New Life
As a young atheist, David Wood rebelled against society’s moral values and attempted to murder his father. In prison, his arguments with a Christian led him to salvation
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Archive contentJesus vs The Bible
Evangelicals can be guilty of forgetting that scripture and the Savior are dual authorities – and instead pit them against one another Robert Keay asks whether we can end the war
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Regular ColumnistsGO AWAY
‘You’re doing what?’ My interrogator, his voice shrill and appalled, his nose wrinkled with disdain, stared at me with a mixture of shock and pity.
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Archive contentMicha Jazz: How God put me back together after my world imploded
Sam Hailes talks to Dr Micha Jazz about how his wife’s death led to spiritual transformation
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Archive contentElaine Storkey: 'Most people do not understand academic Christians'
Sam Hailes meets prolific academic and Christian feminist, Dr Elaine Storkey
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Archive newsPeople in the News
Study suggests fewer people believe in God, but more believe in an afterlife Research from Florida Atlantic University discovered a threefold increase in the number of people who consider themselves to be atheists. However, the percentage believing in life after death rose from 76% to 79%. Psychology professor at San Diego ...
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Archive newsThe Missing Link
Recent statements from Orthodox rabbis and the Catholic Church on Jewish-Christian relationships have been greeted as a step forward for interfaith relations. Messianic Jew Richard Harvey examines what was said
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Feedback
Visiting The Stations Walking into the crypt of St Martin-in the- Fields on Monday night to see The Stations installation, I didn’t really know what to expect. After being confronted with a steady stream of footage of the refugee crisis, I’m ashamed to say that my compassion sometimes needs ...
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Archive newsLiverpool Hosts Stations of the Resurrection Exhibition
Artist Rob Floyd has brought his distinctive painting style to Liverpool Cathedral with an exhibition entitled Stations of the Resurrection. It follows on from his acclaimed Stations of the Cross work previously on display at Manchester Cathedral. Floyd says: ‘Painting has always been my means with which to attempt to ...
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Archive contentInstant Gratification: The Disease Of Now
The age of the smartphone allows instant connection and 24-hour availability. Jamie Cutteridge explores its impact
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Archive newsStudy Claims Empty Churches Do Not Signify Decline in Christianity
The Christian community in the UK could be larger than previously thought, according to a new book called The Invisible Church (St Andrew Press), which is based on research from the Church of Scotland.
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Archive newsChristians Targeted in Brussels and Lahore
Faith leaders in Brussels and Lahore have spoken about the risks to Christians from extremists in their cities.
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Archive newsBarbara Greer crowned Premier’s Mum of the Year
Barbara Greer has been crowned Premier’s Mum of the Year 2016. She was nominated by her friend Nicole Hardy on behalf of her 11-year-old autistic son Jack.
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Archive contentTrump Is Forcing Americans To Rethink Their Evangelicalism
Christian activist Shane Claiborne spoke to Jamie Cutteridge about capital punishment, Donald Trump and the US evangelicals who have lost track of Jesus
