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Why is it that we believe God's promises of blessing but not his promises of punishment?

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
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Promises
Punishment
Blessing

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