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The hub of Christianity is not do something for Jesus. The hub of Christianity is Jesus has done everything for you.

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Tullian Tchividjian
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: July 13
Pastor
Writer
Jacksonville
Florida
William Graham Tullian Tchividjian
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Christianity
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