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Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 — Charismatic (edgy) - Illustration on Grace | IllustrateTheWord

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Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 — Charismatic (edgy)

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If Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 never leads to holiness, what you call “power” may be performance.

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Grace Redemption Forgiveness Lost and Found Fatherhood of God

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Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

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