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“The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more child-like will be our faith”

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John Gresham Machen
John Gresham Machen

John Gresham Machen was an American theologian and philosopher, born on July 28, 1881, and died on January 1, 1937. He had a profound impact on Christian theology and philosophy, particularly known for his criticism of modern liberal theology. more

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