“The Gospel is not a mere message of deliverance, but a canon of conduct; it is not a theology to be accepted, but it is ethics to be lived. It is not to be believed only, but it is to be taken into life as a guide.”
Quote by Alexander MacLaren
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Alexander MacLaren
Alexander MacLaren (February 11, 1826 - May 5, 1910) was a historian and theologian known for his contributions to Christian theology. His career and personal life remain somewhat obscure due to limited available information. more
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