Why Christian Tradition? Why the Word
By Donavon Riley
02/06/26
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Why Christian Tradition? Why the Word

The Bible isn’t a set of moral examples or religious insights. It’s the record of God’s saving work, fulfilled in Christ, delivered now through words spoken and heard.
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Fear is Dividing Us

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