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The message of Easter is that God's new world has been unveiled in Jesus Christ and that you're now invited to belong to it.
N. T. Wright
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N. T. Wright
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: November 1
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Nicholas Thomas Wright
Tom Wright
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Often people see doctrines as a checklist. Here are the following nineteen truths which you've got to believe to be a good sound Christian.
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To pray 'your kingdom come' at Jesus' bidding meant to align oneself with his kingdom movement.
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