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Don't fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
Studying
Bible
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Grace is when you should be totally punished but are blessed for no reason.
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Let us be eager to leave what is familiar for what is true.
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