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Death is the prerequisite to resurrection, the new life God intends.

John Ortberg

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John Ortberg
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 5
Author
Psychologist
Theologian
Rockford
Illinois
Prerequisite
Intends
Prerequisites
Resurrection
Death
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