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Quote by R. C. Sproul, Jr.

“Creeds are definitions of what it means to be a Christian. They are fences that, albeit imperfectly, seek to separate sheep from goats.”

Quote by R. C. Sproul, Jr.

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R. C. Sproul, Jr.
R. C. Sproul, Jr.

R. C. Sproul, Jr. is a distinguished American minister and theologian, born in 1965. He is recognized for his contributions to Reformed theology and his role in Christian education. more

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