The last invitation

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The Bible sometimes has summary verses, or summary sections, where it compresses and distills truth into concentrated form. In John 12:37-50 have here a great opportunity to do an X-Ray on what is really going on in unbelief. Here we learn Why Some Do Not Believe, and Why You Must Believe.

7 Apr 2024 English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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