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Sep 2024
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Machen in 5 Sayings: Defender of Orthodo...

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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During a period of theological upheaval, J. Gresham Machen firmly defended Christian orthodoxy. Today, Stephen Nichols highlights Machen’s commitment to doctrine, his awe at God’s majesty, and his hope in the active obedience of Christ.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/machen-in-5-sayings-defender-of-orthodoxy/

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