Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 2: Chosen by a Higher Will
By Steve Kruschel
05/28/26
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Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 2: Chosen by a Higher Will

When the enemies of your faith surround you, don’t look to your own wits and wisdom.
Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 1: Born of Better Blood
Steve Kruschel
Steve Kruschel
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Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 1: Born of Better Blood

The wicked emperor, Andronikos, thought he could manipulate a human prophecy in order to save his kingdom. If only he understood which blood saves!
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Bradley Gray
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Declared Clean

The same words of hope and peace that were entrusted to Israel are available to all, to “everyone who believes” (Acts 10:43).

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