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Justifying faith is not a naked assent to the truths of the gospel.

William Gurnall

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William Gurnall
Age: 62 †
Born: 1617
Born: January 1
Died: 1679
Died: October 12
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Gospel
Naked
Faith
Assent
Justifying
Truths

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