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Theres some inherently unique characteristics of Christianity, the chief of which is that Christianity teaches that we are saved by what Christ has done for us, instead of we are saved by what we do for God.

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