PP012 The Bible is Enough

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PP012 The Bible is Enough

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People often ask, "How can I know the will of God for my life?" In this episode we learn, not only does the Bible have the answer, the Bible is the answer - and the Bible is enough. In identifying the purpose of Scripture, we also learn the sufficiency of Scripture. This is definitely a practical theology.Scriptures Referenced: Eph 5:17; Ezra 7:14; Ezra 7:25

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PP012 The Bible is Enough: People often ask, "How can I know the will of God for my life?" In this episode we learn, not only does the Bible have the answer, the Bible is the answer - and the Bible is enough. In identifying the purpose of Scripture, by Practicology Podcast
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