The Barrier to Doctrinal Maturity

Ask Pastor John by Desiring God

Sep 10, 202600:12:35Music

Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical maturity as a moral issue centered on our obedience, not our intellect.

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