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Feb 2025
7m 57s

The Most Distorted Verse in the Bible

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John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. It’s also one of the most distorted passages in Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what this verse actually teaches about the depths of God’s love in salvation.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-most-distorted-verse-in-the-bible/

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