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The doctrine of Scripture teaches us about the authority of God's Word. Scripture must be the final rule of faith and practice for our lives. Not our feelings or emotions. Not signs or prophetic words or hunches.

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Joshua Harris
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: December 30
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