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Nov 8, 2007

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Thursday November 8, 2007

Amazing Grace DVD
The Nicene Council is offering the Amazing Grace:The History & Theology of Calvinism DVD (a must-have!) along with the study guide for only $19.99, but only from now until the end of the year.

Jesus the Evangelist
Pulpit Magazine reviews Richard Phillips’ excellent book “Jesus the Evangelist.” “This book is as precise as it is practical. It would be helpful for pastors preaching through John, and it would be helpful for Christians who want to study the way Jesus practiced evangelism.”

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