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“The goal of Christian mission is not success, but faithful witness; not power, but proclamation; not technique, but truth; not method, but message.”

Quote by Michael Horton

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Michael Horton, born in 1964, is a renowned Christian theologian and professor. He has made significant contributions to the fields of systematic theology, Christian ethics, and the relationship between religion and the public sphere. more

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