Walking and communion with God are not automatic. How then do you experience the reality of a personal relationship with God, or read your Bible and experience God’s presence? Put simply, how do you know God? These are huge questions that need serious discussion. Every Tuesday, Michael Durham of Real Truth Matters Ministries will lead in such a conversation. This podcast tackles the experiential side of Christianity with teaching, interviews, and question and answer episodes. If you want to ...
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Est. Sept 2025 - If you're a "Seeker" "New Believer" "Doubter" or are simply looking for biblical truth, then you've landed on the right channel. As a former unbeliever, it is my testimony that I was a lost sheep, and the good Shepard, the Lord God saved me. This channel exists for one purpose: to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. My mission is to preach raw, unfiltered biblical truth, and create a space where others can share their testimonies. Here, you’ll find: Answers to tough questio ...
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Enjoy our unique weekly podcasts as we provide supplementary material for this year's Come Follow Me 2021 lessons. Our gospel scholars help you study the Doctrine and Covenants, Church History, and take and in-depth look at the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. This podcast channel hosted on BuzzSprout is produced by Michael & Nancy James of Latter-Day Media and Latter-Day Network.
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This is the First Church West Podcast Blog. we will try to put a new sermon up every Monday. You can listen to the sermons off the blog or you can subscribe on Itunes. First Church West is a community of Christian Faith. Our purpose is to seek the transformation of hearts and homes through the experience of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We aim at giving honest answers to honest questions, teaching sound biblical doctrine, encouraging the experience of true spirituality, and striving for health ...
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In Revelation 12 we read that in the war in Heaven, the Savior’s followers overcame Satan by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony. I don’t know exactly what that was like, but I can just imagine the most faithful and valiant spirits persuading many of us with their testimony of truth and light. I imagine this final battle between good and evil that’s happening right now will involve some of that. I think more and more of us will need to step up and confidently share the ...
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THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 1
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Send us a text The upper room was filled with uncertainty. Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, yet His words were filled with comfort: “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.” Those words reached beyond that moment in time—they were spoken for every believer who would ever wa…
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Authentic Believers MUST DEFEAT THIS Sin!
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WHEN ASSURANCE FADES: UNDERSTANDING THE WITNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Romans 1:3 is one of the most overlooked but most powerful verses in the New Testament — and it reveals a truth about Jesus that changes everything. Paul says that Jesus is “descended from David according to the flesh,” showing us not only that Christ fulfilled ancient prophecy but that He is both fully man and fully God. In this sermon, we dig dee…
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THE INNER WITNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 2
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Send us a text In this follow-up episode of Real Truth Matters, Michael Durham goes even deeper into one of the most profound realities of the Christian life: the inner witness of the Holy Spirit. This isn’t about merely agreeing with the facts of the gospel or rehearsing doctrinal truths—it’s about the Spirit Himself testifying directly to your he…
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MOST Christians FAIL here. What did jesus mean by " Carry your Cross and follow him?
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Are you truly following Jesus — or just claiming His name? In this powerful sermon, we explore what it really means to deny yourself, take up your cross, and live as a true disciple of Christ. Many professing Christians believe in Jesus but still live for themselves — chasing wealth, comfort, and worldly success. But Scripture is clear: “Whoever wa…
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Scripture tells us there is signs of salvation to look for and to uphold so that we are not self deciveed thinking we are saved when we are not. Here is a series sign of authentic salvation. Remember even the devil believes in Jesus, what makes a Christian different from the devil?By Bobby Fiermonti
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Many Christians fear they’ve committed the unforgivable sin but what does the Bible actually teach about blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Matthew 1231 to 32 and Mark 328 to 30 in this video I break down exactly what Jesus meant when he said that there is a sin that will never be forgiven The topics that are covered or what is blasphemy of the Holy S…
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Once saved always saved? the bible is clear and here is the biblical truth once and for all.By Bobby Fiermonti
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Exposing Dan McClellan's Deceptive claims about " Where did Cain's wife come from?
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This is the biblical answer to where Cain's wife came from which rebukes Dan McClellan's lies.By Bobby Fiermonti
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THE INNER WITNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 1
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Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham tackles one of the most vital yet overlooked truths of the Christian life: the inner witness of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Romans 8, Durham shows that true assurance of salvation doesn’t rest merely on outward tests or someone else’s opinion but on the Spirit Himsel…
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This is episode 2 in a multi series of readings and expositions on the book of Romans. This episode is on Romans 1:2By Bobby Fiermonti
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The Sower and the soils- Jesus's parable explained- Are YOU planted in good soil?
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In this parable Jesus explains why some are saved and some are not. He explains why some believe and some don't. In this tape, I fully dig into biblical exegesis on this parable.By Bobby Fiermonti
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Jesus says worry is equal to little faith.
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Jesus gives us the cure for worry and anxiety.By Bobby Fiermonti
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What does it mean to be a bondservant to Christ? Let's dive into this...By Bobby Fiermonti
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If God is love, Then why does he send anyone to H3LL?
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Here is the complete biblical response to this age-old question.By Bobby Fiermonti
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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The biblical answer as to why God allows bad things to happen to good people.By Bobby Fiermonti
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham finishes his series on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 with a sobering but hope-filled message. While the miraculous works of God are awe-inspiring, they are never meant to steal our gaze from the Giver Himself. Michael lays out six biblical principles desig…
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Send us a text What if the entire debate over spiritual gifts has been asking the wrong questions? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham, director of RTM, examines a biblical perspective that transcends the familiar arguments between continuationism and cessationism. Instead of reducing God’s work to theological grids or…
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS: CESSATION OR CONTINUATION? Part 3
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Send us a text What if the debate over spiritual gifts has been asking the wrong questions all along? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue exploring why both continuationism and cessationism fail to give a complete picture of God’s work in His church. Far from a sterile theological argument, this discussion presses us to c…
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS: CESSATION OR CONTINUATION? Part 2
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Send us a text The debate over spiritual gifts has divided Christians for generations—but what if both sides are missing something vital? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham continues our deep dive into whether the gifts of the Spirit have ceased or continue today, uncovering blind spots that often go unnoticed. Rather…
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS: CESSATION OR CONTINUATION? Part 1
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Send us a text Are the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today, or did they cease with the apostles? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the two major positions on this question—continuationism and cessationism. Drawing directly from Scripture, we examine the case for continuationism, which …
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the often-debated question: Is speaking in tongues the initial physical evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit? Exploring the foundations of Pentecostal and Charismatic theology, we unpack how supernatural gifts like tongues, healing, and miracles are understood within these movements. Along the w…
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THE TIMING OF THE SEALING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 2
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Send us a text In this second part of our discussion on The Timing of the Sealing of the Holy Spirit, Michael Durham revisits the influential teachings of Martyn Lloyd-Jones and respectfully examines his view that the sealing of the Spirit is a post-conversion experience disconnected from conversion. While deeply appreciative of Lloyd-Jones’ impact…
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THE TIMING OF THE SEALING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our exploration of the sealing of the Holy Spirit by asking a critical question: When does the sealing take place? Is it an immediate work of the Spirit at conversion, or a distinct event that occurs sometime after? Drawing deeply from Scripture, this episode demonstrates…
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THE NATURE OF THE SEALING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue exploring the profound reality of the believer’s sealing with the Holy Spirit. Many Christians understand the idea in theory but have not grasped its depth as a living, experiential truth. This conversation unpacks the biblical meaning of the sealing: God’s unmistakable m…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our journey into the profound ministry of the Holy Spirit by exploring a work of the Spirit that is often misunderstood or overlooked: the sealing of the Holy Spirit. While many believers know they are indwelt and empowered by the Spirit, few grasp the rich assuran…
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HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES OF THE INFILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Send us a text In this stirring episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we journey through church history to hear the compelling testimonies of godly men who experienced the infilling of the Holy Spirit in profound and transformative ways. From the spiritual ecstasies of John Flavel and the theological insight of John Owen to the deeply personal…
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THE NECESSITY OF REPEATED EXPERIENCES OF THE INFILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Send us a text Are you living the Spirit-filled life—or just the memory of one? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham explores the necessity of repeated experiences of the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Far from a one-time event, the Spirit’s infilling is both a continual empowerment for godly living and a fresh enduement…
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HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 2
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Send us a text What does it truly mean to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In this powerful continuation of last week’s episode, we go deeper into the biblical command to be filled with the Spirit—and what that looks like in daily life. Far from being an abstract or mystical idea, being filled with the Spirit is intensely practical. It …
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HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 1
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Send us a text What does it really mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit—and how do we live in that reality daily? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Michael Durham opens up the biblical command of Ephesians 5:18 and explores what it means to be continually filled with the Spirit. Forget the overly complicated multi-step formulas you …
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE INFILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – Part 2
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Send us a text In Part 2 of this important discussion, Michael Durham and Nate Freeman continue their exploration of the infilling of the Holy Spirit—this time turning to the practical side. What are the biblical requirements for being filled with the Spirit? Can every believer experience this, and if so, how? In this episode, the mystery surroundi…
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE INFILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – Part 1
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Send us a text In this first part of a two-part discussion, Michael Durham and Nate Freeman sit down to explore the often-misunderstood subject of the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Why is the infilling so frequently confused with the baptism of the Spirit? Are they the same experience—or something entirely different? This conversation dives deep in…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our deep dive into the infilling of the Holy Spirit—exploring what it is and how it transforms every aspect of the Christian life. While the Spirit sometimes empowers believers for extraordinary acts of ministry, today’s focus is on His constant, daily influence—the kind …
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I Asked Chat GPT - How would the Adversary sow seeds of doubt?
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Send us a text Preston Purnell explores how the adversary might twist fundamental truths about God's nature and plan to create doubt and distrust. Preston shares a fascinating ChatGPT experiment that reveals strategies eerily similar to actual religious distortions that have occurred throughout history. The discussion covers three key areas where t…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our exploration of the infilling of the Holy Spirit—focusing on the often-overlooked truth that this divine empowerment is not always dramatic or accompanied by outward manifestations. Building upon our previous discussion, we address the third major misunderstanding surr…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we take a deep dive into the infilling of the Holy Spirit—not just as a theological concept, but as a living, active work of God in the believer’s life. Turning our attention beyond the historic Day of Pentecost, we examine the ongoing empowerment of the Holy Spirit given to…
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THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-STUDIO DISCUSSION Part 2
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Send us a text This is the second part of a discussion between RTM Associate Evangelist Nate Freeman and RTM Director Michael Durham in the studio about the episodes of The Baptism of the Holy Spirit.By Michael Durham
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THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-STUDIO DISCUSSION Part 1
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Send us a text RTM Associate Evangelist Nate Freeman joined Michael Durham in the RTM studio to discuss the episodes on The Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Listeners and RTM staff had many questions that Michael Durham would answer in this episode and the next.By Michael Durham
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Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our deep dive into the baptism of the Holy Spirit by addressing the confusion surrounding this doctrine. Many believers struggle to understand what truly happens when someone receives the Holy Spirit. Does He simply indwell the believer, or is there more to it? We explore…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our deep dive into the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Building on our last discussion, we explore how this pivotal event, which took place on the Day of Pentecost, fulfilled Old Testament prophecy and inaugurated the New Covenant. The baptism of the Spirit was a one-time his…
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THE BAPTISM OF THE THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 1
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Send us a text In this episode of Real Truth Matters, we explore one of the most debated topics in Christian theology—the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Before His ascension, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the Promise of the Father, which He described as being “baptized with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:4-5). But what exactly does that mean? …
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Send us a text In this episode of Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham tackles common misconceptions about sanctification and offers biblical clarity on the believer's relationship with the Holy Spirit. Durham exposes unbiblical terminology like "dying to self" and "crucifying self" that has infiltrated Christian vernacular, while explaining …
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Send us a text Welcome to the RTM Podcast! I hope you had a chance to listen to last week’s episode, Circuses and Cemeteries, Part 1, where we examined the excesses and abuses surrounding the doctrine and ministry of the Holy Spirit. While not all Pentecostal/Charismatic believers endorse these extremes, it seems much of the movement has been hijac…
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Send us a text In this powerful two-part series, Michael Durham explores the abuses of the doctrine and ministry of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, he addresses the excesses and distortions within the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements—where emotionalism, sensationalism, and unbiblical practices have often overshadowed the true work of the Spi…
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THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN REGENERATION Part 2
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Send us a text Welcome to The Real Truth Matters Podcast with Michael Durham, founder and director of Real Truth Matters. In this episode, The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in Regeneration (Part 2), we continue our deep dive into the essential work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth. Michael Durham explores the Spirit’s instrumentality in regenerati…
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THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN REGENERATION Part 1
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Send us a text In this episode, Michael Durham explores the profound work of the Holy Spirit in regeneration—what it truly means to be born again. He clarifies the distinction between regeneration and the conviction of sin, showing that while conviction awakens the sinner to their need for salvation, regeneration is the actual transformation that b…
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THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CONVICTION OF SIN Part 2
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Send us a text In this episode, Michael Durham continues our exploration of the Holy Spirit’s role in convicting sinners. We dive into the three stages of conviction, an essential process through which the Holy Spirit leads every sinner before true conversion occurs. Without this deep, transforming work, salvation is impossible. Join us as we unpac…
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THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CONVICTION OF SIN Part 1
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the vital role of the Holy Spirit in convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, as revealed in John 16:8-11. What does it truly mean to be convicted of sin? Is conviction the same as condemnation? And what specific truths does the Holy Spirit bring to light in the hearts of believers and unb…
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THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Part 2
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Send us a text In this follow-up episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham shifts the focus to the key differences between the Holy Spirit’s work in the Old Testament and His ministry under the New Covenant. While the Spirit’s presence and power were evident throughout the Old Testament, something profoundly changed after Christ’s r…
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