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Peter JR Smith

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in Oxford, The United Kingdom

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Christian, Nonfiction, Religion

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Peter JR Smith is a pastor, author, and lifelong student of the Bible with a passion for making Jesus’ teachings clear, engaging, and relevant for today’s world.

Having lived a previous life in aerospace engineering and business, Peter now brings a blend of deep Biblical insight, real-world application and a warm sense of humour into his writing. His unique and accessible approach helps readers see the words of the Bible in a new light and apply them to their daily lives.

Based in the rural Cotswolds of England, Peter is part of the ministry team at St.David’s, Moreton in Marsh; a member of the North Cotswold Gospel Partnership. The Gospel Partnerships are a growing network of Bible believing partnerships and churches throughout the UK, seeki ...more

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	Truth Missiles: The Explosive Parables of Jesus 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, “Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground? And he answered him, “Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it shoul

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