All Gospel articles
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Magazine Features
Guest editor Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE introduces our Gospel-themed issue
This month’s issue of Premier Christianity has been guest edited by Premier Gospel’s Muyiwa Olarewaju. He explains why Gospel is such a powerful tool in building bridges from the Church to the world
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Magazine Features
The 14 best gospel songs ever
Ahead of the Premier Gospel awards at London’s O2, a variety of Christian leaders, artists and influencers from across the UK Church recommend the tunes that changed their lives
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Interviews
Kirk Franklin: ‘People have questioned my integrity. But my love for Jesus is paramount in everything I do’
He’s been scrutinised as intensely as he’s been celebrated but for Kirk Franklin, however painful, the criticism comes with the calling. The 20-time Grammy winner opens up about the toll of ministry, the traumas he’s still healing from and why his faith feels truer than ever
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Opinion
Why I’m refusing to take sides in the ‘Gospel vs CCM’ debate
When Maverick City’s Norman Gyamfi appeared to criticise Gospel music it prompted a strong reaction. But when we start arguing about whether one musical style or another is better, we risk losing the heart of worship altogether, says Samuel Nwachukwu
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News Analysis
Was Michael Jackson a Christian?
Following recent reports that Michael Jackson accepted Christ just days before his death, AJ Gomez investigates the King of Pop’s faith journey
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Opinion
7 Christian songs that everyone’s listening to right now
Spotify streams of Christian music have hit a record high, with the genre growing over 60 per cent in just five years. Tim Bechervaise shares seven of the best songs you should check out now
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Interviews
Ray Comfort: The evangelist who “makes sinners tremble” on fear, death and false converts
The straight-talking evangelist whose conversations with strangers rack up millions of YouTube views is worried the Church is producing false converts. If you want to see people come to a lasting faith, stop starting with ‘Jesus loves you’, he says
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Reviews
The Gospel is owed great filmmaking — The King of Kings delivers
Faith-based filmmaking is often a choice between maintaining the integrity of message and the quality and focus on artistry. Yet Angel Studios’ The King of Kings, defies this dilemma, says Max Avard. This ambitious animation of the four Gospels proves there doesn’t need to be a trade off
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Interviews
Hatun Tash: ‘Sometimes I get beaten. I keep going until Muslims hear the Gospel’
The ex-Muslim on confronting Islam, suffering for the gospel and why she won’t stop sharing the good news whatever the cost
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Interviews
Teenage rap sensation DC3: ‘My music is a way to share God’
The biggest Christian rapper in the country right now, is a teenage boy called DC3. Here, he opens up about his journey to viral success, balancing music and education and his primary priority to “share God” through music
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Opinion
Why your church needs to open a youth club…now!
From the hit Netflix series Adolescence to Gareth Southgate’s recent lecture, it’s clear from the headlines this week that young people in the UK need much better role models. Andy Mossop says it’s time for more churches to plug the gap left by funding cuts and invest in opening new youth clubs. It will bring you and your church numerous benefits, he says
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Opinion
Was Donald Trump ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’?
During his inauguration speech, the President of the United States claimed, “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Andy Witherall considers the parallels between Trump’s words and a Christian understanding of salvation
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Regular Columnists
Life is a gift. I want to walk in constant gratitude
Joshua Luke Smith explains how a pair of boots taught him to be grateful for every blessing. No matter how much you have given, you have received more
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Opinion
If we can remember how to feast and fast, there will be Blue Mondays no more
On the alleged saddest day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’, Samuel Tarr attributes the dulled sense of joy and gratitude to modern society’s faded ability to balance the feasts and fasts of life.
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Opinion
Looking for belonging this Christmas? It’s found in Christ
If the story of Christ’s birth is true, it changes everything, says Tim Farron. Don’t be afraid to explore the miracle of Christmas this year
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Magazine Features
Is the gospel good news for gay people?
When Ashleigh Hull was a teenager, biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality seemed far from good to her. Here’s how she changed her mind
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Real Life
'Jesus is changing lives in Magaluf'
Hundreds of people heard the gospel preached on the beaches of Mallorca this summer. British student Charlie McCarthy was among the many volunteers who engaged in evangelism on the island, organised by Reach Mallorca. He explains what God did, and how engaging strangers in conversations about Jesus has grown his own faith
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Real Life
‘I spent my childhood in a Japanese prison. Then God sent me back as a missionary’
Basil Scott endured three “horrible” years inside a Japanese prisoner of war camp during the second world war. He explains how God later called him back to Asia, and why reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel
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Opinion
Secret communities: Why Afghanistan’s tiny Christian population is growing
The Taliban’s efforts to crush Christianity have not succeeded. The gospel has taken root in Afghanistan’s soil, even if only in small, hidden pockets, reports Thomas Muller
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Real Life
‘Christians have nothing to fear from magic shows. They help me share the love of Christ’
Magic and magicians have often been misunderstood in Christian contexts, says Mark Shortland. He explains how he uses it for the gospel