Freedom to Blame
August 21, 2016
We continue to Revelation 20, which is the end of the Millennial Kingdom and there is no place for excuses. The stakes are high and the consequences of having an unregenerated heart are eternal.
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Freedom to Blame
Teacher: Tim Hawks
Scripture: Revelation 20
Date: 08.21.2016
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