The English New Testament at 500: William Tyndale’s Enduring Legacy
By Sam Leanza Ortiz
07/29/25
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The English New Testament at 500: William Tyndale’s Enduring Legacy

For English speakers, no Reformer comes close to Tyndale in terms of measurable impact.
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John W. Hoyum
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Your Unlost Salvation

Christ is your Good Shepherd, and he has given to you eternal life; no one can snatch you from his hand; your salvation is secure and unlost.
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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
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Grace for Unbearable Days

Instead of offering more details or more information, he does something even better: he promises his very presence.

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