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There are not enough places to learn about confessional Lutheranism. My goal is to share resources and hopefully make discovering Lutheranism easier

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Here is a short video of why I changed from Baptist to Lutheran, or at least the big moment that got it started.
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It occurs to me that I was trying to be a little more discreet about identity because we were still part of a Baptist church and I wanted to respect them. But we've made the transition, so hi I'm Ryan and this is my family.
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Lutheran Twitter: I'm interested in incorporating the sign of the cross in my life a lot more. It's hard coming from a low church background not feeling like a poser with this one. Any suggestions?
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Our new home
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@LockwoodFrank I would love a clip or direct quote. This is significant! If the largest collection of American protestants can't affirm a foundational creed they might need to choose something other than "protestant." Or "orthodox."
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I attended my first Maundy Thursday service tonight. Stripping the altar, leaving in silence, I could get used to this liturgy thing.
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@becomelutheran
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Baptism saves because God saves and baptism is God's work, not man's
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As of right now in my journey, I would consider this a solid Lutheran starter kit
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@becomelutheran
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@smashbaals A quick google will tell you that the Statue of Liberty is struck by lightning 600 times a year.
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I found these results reassuring. The people drawn to Lutheranism want distinctive Lutheranism. The largest divide seems to be 60-80 years old and everyone younger. Older crowd wants evangelicalism. Everyone else wants Lutheranism, statistically.
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Wouldn't it be more accurate to only call Lutherans, Anglicans, and the Reformed "Protestants" and all the Baptists, non-denom, Chapel, Bible, Calvary, etc. the "Radicals"
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@becomelutheran
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My amazing wife dropped some early Easter gifts on me this year
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@becomelutheran
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We have six kids (4-15yo), none baptized. That's obviously going to happen soon now. What do I need to know in regards to Lutheran culture? Dress up? Nice dinner? Family? Gift? What's the norm surrounding this event?
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Brought the whole family to our first Lutheran Good Friday service. No one jumped at the end. I was impressed.
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@becomelutheran
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Our pastor let me borrow it and I can't put it down!
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LUTHERANS: We are coming very close to baptizing our kids but my wife is still struggling a little. Does anyone have a video that walks through the process for baptism? We have kids 3-15 so I assume it may look different for them. I think seeing it might help
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@becomelutheran
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For those having the discussion on Baptists affirming the Nicene Creed, this is the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 next to the Nicene Creed. For me this is clear; when I found out that EVERYONE surrounding the Nicene Creed held to baptismal regeneration I left the Baptists.
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I'm going to be honest and admit my bias for why I remain highly skeptical of Christian Nationalism: 1. I haven't heard a consistent definition beyond "so which religion DO you want behind government?" 2. It seems to be exclusively promoted by Calvinists. That makes me suspicious
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Switching to Lutheranism hasn't always been easy, but I am happy to get as far as possible from the charismatic and end times obsessed crowds. I find them unreasonable and embarrassing to Christianity. #eclipse2024 #earthquake #redheifer
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@becomelutheran
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Moving from Baptist to Lutheran almost 6 months ago has brought a lot of unique insights. One big one is how misunderstood Lutheranism is. I think people view it as a sub-section of Calvinism. 95 thesis bla bla bla, Here I stand, bla bla bla, Calvin! I hope I can help that change
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The #SBC cannot accept the #NiceneCreed without accepting baptismal regeneration. It's a matter of integrity.
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As we get ready for a long Memorial Day weekend, don't forget: Baptism now saves you
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In light of the President's recent attack on Christianity's most sacred day, I want to encourage you to check out The Benedict Option. There are a lot of opinions on how to move forward in a post-Christian USA and the framework offered in this book is IMO the best.
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@becomelutheran
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Would anyone be interested in Mrs. Becoming Lutheran making a short video explaining her side of our journey to Lutheranism, of which she isn't fully there yet? P.S. She does check this account occasionally so let her know how you feel
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We haven't gotten around to telling my sister in law and her family about our switch to Lutheranism, probably because they are the most likely to take it poorly. I figured let's have some fun and I'll send them a card
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To the SBC, would you accept a reading of the Constitution that put modern meanings into it? Or would you demand that we focus on what the authors meant when they wrote it? Now go read everything written about baptism from the 1st century to the 1500s.
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I came into Lutheranism with a strong rejection of both evolution and young earth creationism. I get the feeling I'm going to have to keep that a secret at church, with all the AIG curriculum. Do Confessional Lutherans not play nice with anything outside of YEC?
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OK I guess I'll light the match: what's the issue with this Stone Choir podcast and why are they the greatest thing ever/the devil? I know literally nothing about them. Mark and avoid or donate to patreon?
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In light of recent twitter controversies involving (among other things) the sin of children, it's good to offer clarity
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Lutheranism isn't what you think it is- it's better! It's both unique yet ancient. Not Rome but not Calvin. This is a great video to start learning An Introduction to Lutheran Theology (J&S Essentials)
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I've listened to a couple episodes where these ladies (catholic and low church evangelical) visit a Lutheran church. But this is where we go from entertaining to educating. If you have to pick one person to talk to OF COURSE it's Wolfmueller! Good stuff
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Here we have a firm foundation, Here the refuge of the lost: Christ, the Rock of our salvation, Is the name of which we boast; Lamb of God, for sinners wounded, Sacrifice to cancel guilt! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have built.
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Churches that embrace sacramentalism and churches that don't are so different. I've come to understand how high that wall is. Can churches get excited to see people on the other side of that wall growing? A life in Christ with the sacraments is very different than one without
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Evangelicals: Please just have perspective. Baptismal Regeneration is the universal position of the church. It is not a heresy (Todd Friel). The church fathers are smarter than all the MacArthurs of the world. You can humbly disagree with BR and recognize you are the minority.
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From the Lutheran Book of Prayer. Seemed like a good time to share this
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In a perfect online world there would be Lutherans with a strong grasp of bible and theology interacting with MacArthur clips, particularly on baptism, the Eucharist, and church history. He is the template for the better half of the evangelical world. Not the crazies.
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OK let's get serious about this election people. What do you think?
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Infant Baptism was by far one of the most challenging concepts when examining Lutheranism. And it isn't the same as others who practice it. Hopefully this J&S episode will be helpful.
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I can agree with some of what Dr. White has to say but like a lot of Baptist and low church people they fail to acknowledge where there is consensus in the church. Baptismal regeneration, reality presence, and genuine apostasy. Just be Lutheran.
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My wife has made it her mission to shower me with books lately. Never in our entire marriage have I gotten so many from her. All of them have been in regards to Lutheranism and she wouldn't even say she agrees with Lutheran distinctives at this point. I'm confused and happy
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I noticed a lot of new people following lately. Just so you know, I don't use X correctly. This is mostly a hub for resources to make Lutheranism easier to learn about and share with others. I had a hard time discovering Lutheranism so I want to help make it easier for others.
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I keep seeing videos posted by Roman Catholics that claim Protestants can't affirm major historic positions. The problem is Lutheranism almost always affirms the same. Trent Horn and Joe Heschmeyer do this a lot. You should just say "Calvinists and Evangelicals can't affirm..."
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@RedProdigal This message strikes hard, in a good way. Tomorrow is our first official day fully attending our new home (Lutheran) church. It's a big step for our family and I'm praying my wife can appreciate those gifts someday as much as I'm beginning to. And eventually the kids.
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@SecretFire79 That cartoon guy kinda looks like an attempt at Luther. Just thought you should know that Luther and modern Lutherans are quite insistent that the wine and bread are the true blood and body of Christ. Your fight is with the Baptists and the Calvinists on this issue.
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Wife: I don't think I want to put the glaze on the ham Me: Why? Wife: [Annoyed face] ...Fine Me: Wow, never has one word caused such anger Wife: Oh ya... IS! An EPIC Marburg Colloquy reference by my wife. I bowed to her.
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Coming out of evangelicalism, we had our choice of 3 Lutheran churches near us. I chose the one that was clearly unashamed to be Lutheran. Don't shy away from your Lutheran distinctives, lean into them! Big Eva is lesser.
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All the people I know who like MacArthur seem to REALLY like his stuff. They watch all of his sermons, buy all his books,and quote from him over and over again. It's like they're... something, I can't think of the term
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Dr. Jordan Cooper refuting John MacArthur on infant baptism. Brace yourselves, it would seem MacArthur doesn't have a firm grasp on church history. Nevertheless, he barrels through...
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@FitterTank I blame Luther...
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When you're wife says she needs to buy a theology book that has been on your Amazon list for a while
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When it comes to the issue of the Eucharist and Christology I sincerely struggle to see how you could look at both sides evenly and come to the Reformed position. The Lutheran foundation appears so much stronger and clearer. Calvin/Beza are simply wrong.
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I think I've developed my first snobby opinion as a Lutheran. As I look around on YouTube especially for resources: If your "means of grace" aren't truly efficacious and deliver forgiveness of sins, I think I'd like to hear you talk about them a LOT less. Go big or go home.
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If our claim is that Lutheranism is the faithful continuation of the apostolic church in the west then we need to be just as familiar with these guys as we are with the Reformers.
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If you couldn't be Lutheran what would you switch to and why?
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Who got the Reformation correct and brought Christianity closest to the ancient apostolic faith?
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For Lutherans, we reject holy water or any idea of a magical substance, yet we hold firmly to the biblical and historical doctrine of baptismal regeneration.
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@SethKGibson It came down to wishy washy doctrine. It seemed like Lutherans were much more locked in on what they believe. Anglicans seem to have a lot more room which leads to a lot more error. Anglican liberal problem seems serious and could be anywhere. Ours is kept in the ELCA.
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This should stir up some fun. Most of my books are in the basement but the most commonly used come up here. Enjoy.
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Deconstructing Evangelicals can go in a conservative direction that leads them towards Rome or Eastern Orthodox. Can I suggest to the #deconstructing #Evangelical world you check out Confessional Lutheranism, I think you'll find it has a lot of what you're looking for.
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@SamanthaRedeemd The need to ask themselves if baptism is Gods work or mans work. If its Gods work then of course once is more than enough. If its mans work then you could make a case for 20 baptisms. Its also a matter of what baptism achieves. Its purpose.
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I think I've achieved my 2nd snobby opinion as I continue to wade through the rich theological waters of Lutheranism: Reformed Baptists are (A) the loudest voices online and (B) have the least historic, theological credentials to come to the table.
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@ashton_couch Recent Baptist to Lutheran covert. I taught a lot of Church History. Here is my theory: 1. Your heritage was more revivalist and valued spontaneity over tradition 2. Once you fund out what the church believed consistently you either have to reject it all or stop being Baptist.
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Excellent from beginning to end. Dr. Cooper has a lot of wisdom for a particular christian crowd that sees value in profanity or overly aggressive language.
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This is THE response to the Reformed. How can Jesus be bodily present in the supper and remain human? Can the infinite inhabit the finite? This is incarnational, sacramental theology at its best
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Is he right?
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This book was the #1 tool in leading me out of Evangelicalism. I don't say the bible first because I was taught by pastors and teachers to read it in a way that ignored the sacramental reality. Kelly shocked me into that reality so I was able to read the bible more accurately.
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I've listened to A LOT of James White over the last 10 years. Lutheranism was always something he spoke of strangely. Now I know why, he doesn't understand it. I hope he gets well and while he recovers maybe reads the Book of Concord. Clear things up quick
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@Chad4328 I've only recently come to discover that church is where you go to receive spiritually nourishing gifts from God which are his Word, Baptism, The Supper, and absolution of sins. We offer him praise but it pales in comparison to the grace he gives us on a Sunday morning.
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Baptismal Regeneration is the biblical, historic, and apostolic understanding of what Baptism does. Here is a page defending all of those claims
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@sauerkrautjr THANK YOU! Even if I was on board with YEC I would still tell people to stay away from AIG. They are Evangelicalism's "big-pharma." And they turn secondary issues into salvation issues.
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@StChad_1517 What's done is done. You can't change a name 500 years later. We are better off being more consistent and vocal about what good, confessional Lutheranism actually is.
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OK, experiment over and I have learned my lesson. Discussing creation with Lutherans is like discussing infant baptism with baptists. We will resume normal resource-posting on this account. Have a wonderful day :)
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@Dominion_Taker I'm not sure what your denominational end goal was with that but I can say from my experience that if baptismal regeneration is true, paedobaptism can logically exist. Emotionally it won't, but if one then the other follows. And BR is quite well established in the bible/history
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Oh look, more twitter controversy to wade through. Christ is King. And he is ruling and reigning right now. In the Father's good time the king will return to judge the living and the dead. Give your allegiance to King Jesus.
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Speaking of Memorial Day, when you receive the bread and wine, you are also receiving the body and blood of Christ for the forgiveness of sins and spiritual nourishment. It is the medicine of immortality. Remember that.
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Really great conversation on the Eucharist. I understand why Luther was so strict on this with Zwingli. There is a lot at stake in how we understand scripture, the supper, and the person of Christ
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@eliyahuhohland You should scroll through my feed. My account is dedicated to sharing resources about Lutheranism. I recently converted from Baptist but good resources were hard to find. So now I share everything I find.
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Everyone still knows that not-Reformed ≠ liberal/progressive in every instance right? You can be conservative in every aspect of life and reject Reformed theology.
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@MetzUAC1530 For all of Jewish history no one said suggesting wine for a ceremony was a stumbling block. For 1800 years Christianity didn't feel it was a stumbling block. Suddenly we've lost all control of ourselves and have to change tradition because we are so wildly debaucherous now?
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Can a truly regenerate Christian reject salvation and be damned? Yes. It's something the Bible teaches and EVERYONE agreed on until John Calvin. This is a full J&S episode proving the matter. I'll put part 2 in the comments.
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The complete dichotomy between transhumanism and the incarnation needs a lot more theological attention. But I think any christian group that can't affirm this quote will be ineffective if not complementary to transhumanism's coming evil
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"Luther, along with iconodules like John of Damascus and Theodore of Studium, understood the first commandment to be a reference, not to images in general, but to worshiping an idol."
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Matt Fenn discusses Martin Luther's opposition to the iconoclasts:
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@redeemed_zoomer They have to redefine baptismal regeneration and ignore how everyone surrounding the council of Constantinople understood baptism. Its exclusively regenerative and baptists theology rejects that. If they affirm the Nicene Creed its out of naiveté or a lack of integrity.
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Can anyone point me to a person, church, or ministry that has explicitly said this Solar Eclipse has anything to do the return of Jesus. I've heard so many jokes but I haven't seen anyone actually make a positive claim. I'd hate to find out I'm collecting these stones for nothing
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Unfortunately for us, all our family are either agnostics or strong Baptists. So I think we will be on our own for this one.
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@timrwild Literary Framework View. So my view on age of the earth would be the bible isn't interested in answering that question at all. So I'm content leaving science to their job there. Again, completely reject evolution
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@BilltheCatGuy1 I gotta say, I think you've been heavily influenced by the enlightenment. Also, personal prayer time, devotions, and singing songs are all rituals. Human beings are ritualistic creatures. Its just a matter of what you expect out of those rituals.
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@MetalLutheran I'm not a pastor but the Amill view is definitely the Lutheran position
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@TruthSynod Sorry, if you are an offshoot of the radical Reformation you don't get to be in this particular conversation.
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Warm weather has arrived and it's time to enjoy the finer things outside
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Looks like we stepped away from the Dispensational world just in time.
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