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If Creation is Created in the Middle of Cosmic Warfare, How Can God Call It All Good?
In this episode Greg discusses creation, in the context of cosmic warfare, and considers how God could call it “good.”
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Tags: Spiritual Warfare, Warfare Worldview
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