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Aug 2023
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99. Unconditional Election

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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On what basis does God choose His people for salvation? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that our eternal destiny doesn't ultimately depend on our free choice--and why that's a good thing.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/unconditional-election-simply-put/

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