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N.T. Wright on the Whole Sweep of Scripture
Here’s a really fine video message from N.T. Wright on how to read Scripture. So many of the misunderstandings we take away from Scripture happen when we pick out a verse here and there and neglect the whole story. We hope this will bless you and encourage you to “press your nose against the window.”
Category: General
Tags: Bible, Christian Living, N.T. Wright, Scripture
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