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Follower of Christ. Husband. Teacher. Reader.

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Disagree with the Bible all you want. It’s still right and you’re still wrong.
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Agreeing or disagreeing with the Bible does not affect its truth.
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The Bible was written by 40 different authors over a period of 1500 years, yet it tells one cohesive story from Genesis to Revelation — Jesus Christ reigns as Lord and Savior.
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I am more surprised God saved me than I am that He saved Kanye West. I am the worst sinner I know.
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Moses: “I can’t speak.” Job: “I have no peace.” David: “I am a worm.” Isaiah: “I am a man of unclean lips.” Elijah: “I have had enough, Lord.” Paul: “I am the chief of sinners.” In our inadequacy, God is always adequate!
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We need preachers who still preach God is holy, sin is damning, hell is real, salvation is available, death is coming, and Jesus is returning.
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Bomb our churches, Drag us into the streets, Ravage our homes, Destroy our Bibles, Crucify us, Jesus is still ALIVE and building His church and all of Hell can’t stop Him!
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There is a 0.0296% chance that your child will become a professional athlete. There is a 0.0086% chance that your child will become a famous celebrity. There is a 100% certainty that your child will stand before Jesus. What are you teaching your children?
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On this day, in 1536, William Tyndale was strangled and burned at the stake for translating the Scriptures into English for the common man. His final words, “Lord, open the King of England’s eyes.” How we need such bold and courageous men and women in our own day.
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Poor knowledge of Scripture results in poor use of Scripture.
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The devil is not fighting religion. He's too smart for that. He's producing a counterfeit Christianity, so much like the real one that good Christians are afraid to speak out against it. Vance Havner
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Never be afraid or intimidated to say, “the Bible says…” Scripture is our final authority.
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7 things I’ve learned in 2022: 1. God is still sovereign. 2. Christ is still reigning. 3. The Spirit is still interceding. 4. The church is still essential. 5. Satan is still deceiving. 6. The gospel is still saving. 7. Glory is still coming!
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The manger is empty. The cross is empty. The tomb is empty. The throne is occupied for eternity!
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Jesus is not Allah. Jesus is not Isa. Jesus is not Buddha. Jesus is not Muhammad. Jesus is not Confucius. Jesus is not Joseph Smith. Jesus is not Mary Baker Eddy. Jesus is not any other earthly prophet. They all bow the knee to Jesus.
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7 prayers before worship: 1. Lord, fix my heart upon Christ. 2. Lord, open my mind to your Word. 3. Lord, remind me of the gospel. 4. Lord, empty me of this world. 5. Lord, bless those who minister. 6. Lord, help me to encourage others. 7. Lord, equip me to respond in faith.
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Manger empty. Cross empty. Tomb empty. Throne occupied for eternity!
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Satan's greatest weapon is man's ignorance of God's Word. A.W. Tozer
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The birth of Christ means God was willing to crush his own Son to rescue sinners from hell.
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Moses: “I can’t speak.” Job: “I have no peace.” David: “I am a worm.” Isaiah: “I am a man of unclean lips.” Elijah: “I have had enough, Lord.” Paul: “I am the chief of sinners.” In our inadequacy, God is always adequate!
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Satan's greatest weapon is man's ignorance of God's Word. A.W. Tozer
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Church is essential. Ministry is essential. Pastors are essential. Preaching is essential. Worship is essential. Fellowship is essential. There’s no “new normal.”
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A scared world needs a fearless church. A.W. Tozer
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Agreeing or disagreeing with the Bible does not affect its truth.
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J.I. Packer’s 6 things a Christian should tell themselves everyday: 1. I am a child of God. 2. God is my Father. 3. Heaven is my home. 4. Every day is one day nearer. 5. My Savior is my brother. 6. Every Christian is my brother too.
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7 things Christian's should tell themselves every day: 1. God is my Father. 2. Christ is my Savior. 3. Heaven is my home. 4. Scripture is my guide. 5. Every believer is my family. 6. The gospel is my message. 7. God's glory is my goal.
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As long as Christ sits on the throne, every day is a good day. A.W. Tozer
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Never be afraid or intimidated to say, “the Bible says…”
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To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you. C.S. Lewis
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People hate the Bible for one reason; it condemns their sin.
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On this day, in 1536, William Tyndale was strangled and burned at the stake for translating the Scriptures into English for the common man. His final words, “Lord, open the King of England’s eyes.”
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The average movie is around 2 hours in length. Reading at average pace, in 2 hours, you can read: Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thess 2 Thess 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon James 1 Peter 2 Peter 2 John 3 John Jude Tolle lege!
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9 ways we should read the Bible: 1. Prayerfully (Ps 119:18) 2. Meditatively (Josh 1:8) 3. Contextually (2 Tim 2:15) 4. Regularly (Ps 1:2) 5. Humbly (James 1:21) 6. Obediently (James 1:22) 7. Expectantly (Heb 4:12) 8. Reverently (Isa 66:2) 9. Persistently (Matt 4:4)
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Jesus is not a god. Jesus did not become God. Jesus does not aspire to be God. Jesus Christ is God.
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Advice for your livestream sermon tomorrow: 1. You’re not a medical expert. 2. Preach the gospel. 3. You’re not a cultural commentator. 4. Preach the gospel. 5. You’re not a politician. 6. Preach the gospel. 7. You’re not a comedian. 8. Preach the gospel!
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Never judge Christ by His disciples.
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The world says, “Love yourself.” Jesus says, “Deny yourself.” The world says, “Serve yourself.” Jesus says, “Serve others.” The world says, “Forgive yourself.” Jesus says, “Forgive others.” The world is utterly opposed to the agenda of Jesus Christ.
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People hate the Bible for one reason; it condemns their sin.
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On this day, in 1536, William Tyndale was strangled and burned at the stake for translating the Scriptures into English for the common man. His final words, “Lord, open the King of England’s eyes.” How we need such bold and courageous men and women in our own day.
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Modern theology: Jesus dismantled systems. Biblical theology: Jesus dismantled sin.
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7 things I’ve learned in 2020: 1. God is still sovereign. 2. Christ is still reigning. 3. The Spirit is still interceding. 4. The church is still essential. 5. Satan is still deceiving. 6. The gospel is still saving. 7. Glory is still coming!
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How do Christians glorify God in our jobs? 1. Be thankful for your job. 2. Recognize your work is to the Lord. 3. Strive to maintain a good reputation. 4. Show genuine care for your co-workers. 5. Do not be evangelistically obnoxious. 6. Work excellently for God's glory.
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7 things to pray for your children: 1. Salvation in Christ. 2. Discernment in life. 3. Selflessness in service. 4. Love in friendships. 5. Victory in temptations. 6. Joy in discouragements. 7. Boldness in truth.
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The gospel is not a philosophy. The gospel is not a social program. The gospel is not a new law. The gospel is Jesus Christ crucified, resurrected, and ascended.
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No one can suspend the gospel.
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The only proper Christian response to any theology, philosophy, ideology, psychology, or sociology, must be: “What does the Bible say?”
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βρέφος (brephos) In Scripture, the same Greek word is used for an unborn child and a newborn child. God doesn’t distinguish between an unborn child and a newborn child. He sees both as children, who He created in His image.
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We need preachers who still preach God is holy, hell is real, salvation is available, death is coming, and Jesus is returning. God, give us such men!
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3 things Jesus never said: 1. You will be healthy. 2. You will be wealthy. 3. You will be successful. 3 things Jesus said: 1. You will be hated. 2. You will have trouble. 3. You will suffer.
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7 truths about heaven: 1. We will see God face-to-face. 2. We will have physical bodies. 3. We will never be bored. 4. We will recognize others. 5. We will grow in knowledge. 6. We will never sin. 7. We will have inexplicable joy.
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“The church will go underground. We had that under the Soviet Union. The church did not forget what it means to be persecuted. We will rearrange, reorganize, and do what we always do; preach the gospel.” Yarsolav “Slavik” Pyzh President Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary
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The Bible is: better than visions, more reliable than emotions, greater than miracles, more trustworthy than experience, stronger than tradition. Do you want to know God? Do you want to hear God? Read the Bible.
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Pastor, your people have been entertained to death this week. 35 hrs of television, 24 hrs of computer, 15 hrs of cell phone, 17 hrs of social media. Don’t continue their entertainment tomorrow. Give them that which is infinitely more satisfying — the Word of the living God.
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The Bible is always relevant.
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5 minutes of prayer is worth more than an hour of scrolling through social media.
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The gospel is not a code of morals. The gospel is not a set of ethics. The gospel is not a religion. The gospel is not a philosophy. The gospel is not a social program. The gospel is not a new law. The gospel is Jesus crucified, resurrected, and ascended.
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Until the government rips our Bible's from our hands, arrests our pastors for preaching the Word, bulldozes our churches, enacts laws against worship, and kills us in the streets, stop whining about "persecution" while sitting at home in your pajamas. The Lord is our refuge!
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God saves philosophers. God saves hip-hop artists. God saves celebrities. God saves teachers. God saves prostitutes. God saves seminary students. God saves drug dealers. God saves secretaries. God saves abusers. God’s grace is extended indiscriminately to all who call upon Him.
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In 2023, determine to be men and women of the Bible. • Hearing the Word (Jer 3:15). • Reading the Word (Deut 17:19). • Studying the Word (Prov 2:1-5). • Memorizing the Word (Ps 119:11). • Meditating on the Word (Josh 1:8). • Obeying the Word (James 1:22).
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The Father planned it, The prophets foretold it, The disciples doubted it, The soldiers denied it, The empty tomb proved it, The angels proclaimed it, JESUS IS RISEN!
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What do I pray when I don’t feel like praying: 1. Confess my sin. 2. Use the prayers of Scripture. 3. Recite God’s attributes. 4. Praise God for His blessings. 5. Pray through a prayer list. 6. Focus on the needs of others. 7. Rejoice that Jesus is praying for me.
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Conservative doesn’t mean Christian.
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“I will build My church” (Mt 16:18). “I” - it is Christ’s church. “will” - it is Christ’s purpose. “build” - it is Christ’s work. “My” - it is Christ’s possession. “church” - it is Christ’s bride. So, the next time you think it’s all up to you, remind yourself, it is Christ’s.
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We pray for President Biden. We worship the Lord Jesus Christ.
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A problem: We fear man. A bigger problem: We don't fear God.
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Call people to follow Jesus, not accept Jesus.
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The Father planned it, The prophets foretold it, The disciples doubted it, The soldiers denied it, The empty tomb proved it, The angels proclaimed it, JESUS IS RISEN!
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They loved Jesus’ bread. They loved Jesus’ miracles. They loved Jesus’ blessing. They loved Jesus’ works. They hated Jesus’ words. Never love His blessing more than His words.
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On this day, in 1536, William Tyndale was strangled and burned at the stake for translating the Scriptures into English for the common man. His final words, “Lord, open the King of England’s eyes.”
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Believers should never expect to be liked and accepted by a world that hates Christ.
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Prayers for 2023: 1. Jesus would be our joy. 2. Love would be our language. 3. Mercy would be our attitude. 4. Faithfulness would be our aim. 5. Truth would be our passion. 6. Gentleness would be our actions. 7. God’s glory would be our goal.
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We’re all messed up and need Jesus.
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I long for Heaven.
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7 things to pray for in a coronavirus age: 1. Calm assurance in God's sovereignty. 2. Dispelling of fear and worry. 3. Opportunities to serve neighbors. 4. Wisdom in decision making. 5. Global gospel advance. 6. Willingness to follow instructions. 7. Healing for those affected.
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Jesus doesn’t win. He already won.
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7 things I’ve learned in 2023: 1. God is still sovereign. 2. Christ is still reigning. 3. The Spirit is still interceding. 4. The church is still essential. 5. Satan is still deceiving. 6. The gospel is still saving. 7. Glory is still coming!
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How do I pray when I don’t feel like praying? 1. Never depend upon my feelings. 2. Use a prayer from Scripture. 3. Recite God’s attributes. 4. Thank God for His blessings. 5. Be guided by a prayer list. 6. Focus on the needs of others. 7. Rejoice that Jesus is praying for me.
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In 2021, determine to be men and women of the Bible. • Hearing the Word (Jer. 3:15) • Reading the Word (Deut. 17:19) • Studying the Word (Prov. 2:1-5) • Memorizing the Word (Ps. 119:11) • Meditating on the Word (Josh. 1:8) • Doers of the Word (Jam. 1:22)
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5 minutes of prayer is worth more than 5 years of scrolling through social media.
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Today is the day. Molli and I will be departing for Wales this afternoon to begin a new life and ministry. Please pray for safety in travel and that all we do in the coming days would glorify our Father! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Christianity isn’t about self-improvement; it's about a whole new life in Christ.
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Jesus did not come to create a holiday. He was born to die for sinners. Steven J. Lawson
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The birth of Christ meant God refused to leave us in our sin.
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8 promises of God for today. The Lord will: 1. Go before you (Dt 31:8). 2. Renew you (Is 40:31). 3. Fight for you (Ex 14:14). 4. Be with you (Josh 1:9). 5. Deliver you (Ps 34:17). 6. Counsel you (Ps 32:8). 7. Strengthen you (Is 41:10). 8. Guard you (Phil 4:7).
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In a world of confusion, how do we pray for our children? 1. Salvation in Christ. 2. Wisdom in thinking. 3. Discernment in living 4. Selflessness in serving. 5. Joy in suffering. 6. Mercy in acting. 7. Kindness in responding. 8. Hope in enduring. 9. Boldness in standing.
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Born not to a king, but a carpenter. Born not in robes, but rags. Born not into gold, but hay. Born not in renown, but obscurity. Born not in splendor, but a trough. Born not to live, but die. O, come let us adore Him!
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The Father planned it, The prophets foretold it, The disciples doubted it, The soldiers denied it, The angels proclaimed it, HE IS RISEN!
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Spiritual gifts are for service, not self-advancement.
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A small church made up of faithful believers is infinitely more powerful in the hand of God than a mega church full of unregenerate members.
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Obedience is not legalism.
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Regardless the culture, the problem is the same: SIN. Regardless the culture, the hope is the same: JESUS.
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Elitism has no place in God’s kingdom. Adam was a gardener, Ruth was a field laborer, Nehemiah was a cupbearer, David was a shepherd, Joseph was a carpenter, Mary was a mother, Peter was a fisherman, Paul was a tentmaker. God uses ordinary people to advance His kingdom!
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Satan's greatest weapon is man's ignorance of God's Word. A. W. Tozer
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Poor knowledge of Scripture results in poor use of Scripture.
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Either Scripture will be the lens through which you view the world, or the world will be the lens through which you view Scripture. Ultimately one or the other will be your authority.
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I've seen this video floating around and received great encouragement from it. "If God told us what He's doing in the world, we wouldn't believe it." Billy Graham
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"When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?" Psalm 8:3–4
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“I will build My church” (Mt 16:18). “I” - the supremacy of Christ. “will” - the plan of Christ. “build” - the work of Christ. “My” - the possession of Christ. “church” - the bride of Christ. The next time you think it’s all up to you, remind yourself, she belongs to Christ.
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The only hope of peace between Isaac and Ishmael is Jesus.
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No one “walks away” from Christ who genuinely has Christ.
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