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Jun 2022
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#121 Making sense of The Trinity

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Ahead of Trinity Sunday, Tom answers questions about the Trinity: How do I explain the Trinity without accidental heresy? is there a hierarchy in the Trinity? Can you explain Jesus' prayer for intimacy with the Father and the Spirit in John 17?• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com• For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events• Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow• Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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