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“A sweeping aerial view of the Bible’s topography focused on Christ therefore would look something like this: Old Testament Anticipation, Gospels Manifestation, Acts Proclamation, Epistles Explanation, Revelation Consummation. From beginning to end the Bible is an epic story about Jesus.”
― Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel
― Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel
“You may be familiar with praying in response to God’s Word, but what does it mean to pray in anticipation of it? What does it look like to approach your Bible prayerfully? It means not rushing into your Bible reading, expecting the pages to magically microwave your cold heart.”
― Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
― Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
“There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.”
― Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
― Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
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| Cozy Mysteries : Seasonal Challenge — Spring 2023 | 52 | 136 | Jun 01, 2023 10:58PM | |
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| Christian Fiction...: 2023 Put Your Ears on Reading Challenge | 38 | 108 | Jan 02, 2024 01:55PM | |
| Christian Fiction...: 2023 The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth Challenge | 35 | 105 | Jan 10, 2024 10:33AM |
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