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Grace is the essence of theology and gratitude is the essence of ethics.

G. C. Berkouwer

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G. C. Berkouwer
Age: 92 †
Born: 1903
Born: June 8
Died: 1996
Died: January 26
Theologian
University Teacher
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Essence
Grace
Theology
Ethics
Gratitude

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