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“Unfortunately, many of our churches calibrate their life to these nominal Christians. The predictable result is that you get fake, hypocritical churches that confuse the message of the gospel and make it hard for others who are trying to do genuine evangelism.”

Quote by Mark Dever

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Mark Dever, born on August 28, 1960, is a prominent pastor known for his extensive experience in theological education and church leadership. He is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in 21st-century evangelical theology. more

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