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Feb 2021
20m 56s

S 4 Ep 11: It's Complicated

Tim Dunn
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We begin this episode by rehashing some of the complicated issues in The Book of James. What seems like a contradiction on the surface can often be untangled with a bit of patience and perspective. We will compare the royal law, the law of liberty and the Acts 15 council. We’ll look at the words of James next to the words of the apostle Paul. how do we balance these complex truths and complex realities in order to live the life God has called us to?

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