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The Strange Fire Conference: Spiritual Discernment According to Calvinism

February 1, 2014

In October 2013, John MacArthur and Grace Community Church hosted a conference to address what he and the other speakers believe are major errors in the teachings and practices of the Charismatic and Pentecostal movements. The conference introduction states: “Strange Fire, part of Grace to You’s Truth Matters conference series,...Read more

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Question: How can you believe both in God's foreknowledge and that man has the power of choice?

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