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The purpose of the Bible? Salvation. God's highest passion is to get His children home. His book, the Bible, describes His plan of salvation. The purpose of the Bible is to proclaim god's plan and passion to save His children.

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
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San Angelo
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