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“The statistics reveal a failure of nerve on the part of many Christians. They seem to be simply unable to muster the strength necessary to develop a tenacious commitment to the truthfulness of Scripture.”

Quote by Douglas Groothuis

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Douglas Groothuis

Douglas Groothuis, born on January 3, 1957, is a notable figure in an unspecified field. more

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