Best Al Fadi Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 385: Al Fadi on the Hijazi Bible Translation Project 21:14

8d ago21:14

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Today I welcome back to the program Al Fadi, with the Strategic Resource Group, an organization that funds projects to reach unreached people groups in the Middle East and North Africa, the so-called MENA region of the world. Al has been on the program before to discuss a bible translation project for Hejazi speaking people. This is an Arabic langu…

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483 | The Effects of Polygamy with Michael Jones 25:00

4h ago25:00

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Al Fadi and Michael Jones discuss the effects of polygamy in Islam which allows for polygamy. Muslims claim that the Bible has polygamy in it. The truth is that the old testament records the sins of some characters in the Bible who practiced polygamy ,but is not so from the beginning in Genesis 2:24 that a man leaves his father and mother and be jo…

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Ep. 392: Morningstar Ministries Turmoil, NRB Sues IRS over Johnson Amendment 26:04

2h ago26:04

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On today’s program, Morningstar Ministries is undergoing a leadership shakeup…after its CEO resigned, allegations of sexual misconduct began to arise. We’ll have details. And, many Christian colleges have fallen on hard times. But a Christian university in Georgia has been trying out new ways to grow enrollment…and it appears to be working. We’ll t…

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Ep. 179 - Lara Khouri & Rajeev Daswani - The CEO Maker: Empowering Self-Aware Leaders for Tangible Results 41:41

2d ago41:41

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In this episode, Lara Khouri and Rajeev Daswani share insights on how The CEO Maker™ is transforming leadership in SMEs and startups by nurturing self-awareness and practical business skills. We discuss the essential traits needed to drive tangible results, and how leaders can embark on a journey of personal and professional growth through empathy-…

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Ep. 391: Healing Trauma From A Childhood in Missions A conversation with Joy Smalley 32:45

1h ago32:45

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For 2000 years Christians have heeded the call of The Great Commission to “go into all the world.” Christian missionaries have become some of the heroes of the faith, the subject of books, songs, and movies. But we rarely hear about the children of these missionaries. In the past few years, stories of spiritual and sexual abuse of missionary kids h…

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Nick Grono 38:12

4h ago38:12

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Nick Grono, the CEO of The Freedom Fund, the world’s first private donor fund dedicated to tackling slavery around the world, joins Anissa Punjani for this episode of Shaping Philanthropy to talk about his new book on nonprofit leadership. Nick has had a long and rich career spanning the public, private and non-profit sectors. A corporate lawyer by…

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482 | The Mental and the Social Harm of Child Marriage 25:00

2h ago25:00

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Today Al Fadi and Michael Jones talk about the mental and the social harm of child marriage. Islam promotes child marriage as we saw in a previous episode. Studies shows the mental harm that it causes from depression, anxiety, phobia, and suicidal thoughts just to name a few. The social harm are death during child birth, cervical cancer, STDs, and …

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Ep. 390: Ravi Zacharias, Barnabas Aid Leader Resigns 23:50

4d ago23:50

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On today’s program, three years after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against the late apologist Ravi Zacharias, imploding his organization and his legacy, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries appears to remain in operation…with little to no transparency. We dug around for some answers. Plus, a Knoxville-area ministry is restoring dignity and …

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Ep. 389: Texas Megachurch Lists Televangelist’s ‘Parsonage’ for $15 Million Bishop I.V. Hilliard’s 24-acre compound includes multiple houses, luxury amenities 5:53

11h ago5:53

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A luxury 24-acre estate with six houses and 22 garage parking spaces may not meet most people’s definition of a parsonage. But the tax code says otherwise—this one Texas home is turning heads after being listed on realtor.com for $15 million. Located in a Houston suburb, the property is the home of Bishop I.V. Hilliard and his wife, Pastor Bridget …

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Ep. 178 - Dr. Rana Sabra & Asmaa Alkuwari - Partnerships That Work: Lessons in Collaboration and Co-Founding 49:54

9d ago49:54

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The latest episode of the Empowered to Grow in Business podcast is now available! This time, we're bringing you a sneak peek into "Partnerships That Work: Lessons in Collaboration and Co-Founding" with our special guests, Dr. Rana Sabra and Asmaa Alkuwari. In this episode, we delve into the essential aspects of selecting the right co-founders, the …

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Ep. 388: Resisting “The Political Illusion” How should Christians behave in this election season? 12:13

1d ago12:13

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Many of our neighbors have succumbed to what the French philosopher Jacques Ellul called “the political illusion.” What is it, and what can we do to resist it? Here are a couple of resources mentioned on today’s episode: Ellul explained the “political illusion” in his 1965 book L’illusion politique. It was published in English in 1967. To read my i…

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481 | Child Marriage in Islam with Guest Michael Jones 25:00

4d ago25:00

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Al Fadi and his guest speaker Michael Jones of ( Inspiring Philosophy You Tube Channel) talk about why is child marriage allowed and promoted in Islam; 1. It was done by Mohammad who is an example to Muslims when he married Aisha at age six. 2. It is done to protect the parents social status and not the Girl's well being. 3. Muslims also claim that…

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Ep. 387: Gateway Church, Megan Basham, Turning Point USA, and More 26:12

21h ago26:12

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On today’s program, Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas, continues to struggle in the aftermath of sexual abuse allegations against its founder Robert Morris—including NEW sexual abuse allegations, the cancellation of its annual Gateway conference, and more. We’ll look at the latest. And, Megan Basham is under fire from fellow journalists for naming an…

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Ep. 386: With Coffee Tables, and Over Coffee Churches find simple, direct ways to serve refugees 5:32

1d ago5:32

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP) – It happens with a couch or mattress. It happens with two chairs facing each other across a table. While refugees’ initial days and months in America can be complex and filled with paperwork and immigration meetings, churches have learned there are direct, simple ways to meet needs. Not long after it began six years ago, Living…

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E. 177 - Sherif Elmasry & Fady Azzouny - AI in Action: Transforming Industries & Supercharging Business Growth 46:01

1d ago46:01

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In this insightful episode of Empowered to Grow in Business, we delve into the transformative power of AI across various industries. Joined by tech experts Sherif Elmasry and Fady Azzouny, we explore how AI is not only reshaping traditional business models but also driving unprecedented growth and innovation. From practical applications to future t…

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480 | My Dear Muslim Friends, Are You Sure of Your Salvation? 25:00

23d ago25:00

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Al Fadi asks the question above. He gives a lot of Bible verses to show that if we believe in Jesus we have eternal life; 1John 5: 12-13 , John 5: 24, Romans 8:16, just to mention a few. And nothing can separate us from God's love or snatch us out of his hands John 10:29, Romans 8:38,39. Our salvation is sure as Christian and the scripture proves i…

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Ep. 384: Dave Ramsey, Andrew Wommack, Gordon College 26:26

5d ago26:26

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On today’s program, new life breathed into a lawsuit against Dave Ramsey’s company. A former employee claims he was fired for not sharing Ramsey’s religious beliefs on how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll take a look at the court’s latest ruling in the case. And, a Southern Baptist pastor in Florida faces a minimum sentence of life in prison …

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Ep. 383: Appeals Court Rules Against Dave Ramsey’s Company 9:28

12d ago9:28

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Former video editor claims he was fired for failing to follow Ramsey’s faith-based beliefs on how to deal with COVID-19 pandemic. By Bob Smietana for Religion News Service A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a former employee who claimed Ramsey Solutions, the company run by Christian personal finance guru Dave Ramsey, discriminated agains…

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Ep. 382: Becoming a More Discerning Consumer of Media Learn four forms of media bias, and how to guard against them 14:16

23d ago14:16

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Here at MinistryWatch, we constantly consume all kinds of media. We are constantly looking for stories, and we are constantly looking at how other media outlets handle the stories we cover. We ask: How can we add value to a story? Is this a story that fits our mission? Should we even cover this story at all?Answering these questions is not always e…

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479 | If Muhammad Was a Prophet like Moses Why did he Violate the Sabbath? 25:00

29d ago25:00

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In this episode Al Fadi answers the question on his Facebook page; Alfadi.cira, " If Mohammad is a prophet like Moses why did he violate the Sabbath". Mohammad acknowledged in Sura 4:154 that the Sabbath was not to be violated . In Hadith Al Bukhari B2,V13:1,21, Mohammad did not honor the Sabbath, but introduced his own holy day; Friday, thus disho…

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Ep. 381: Clint Pressley, Pastors and Politics,and Vineyard Anaheim 27:40

1M ago27:40

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On today’s program, after a slew of controversies, Southern Baptists chose a low-key leader. We take a closer look at new SBC President Clint Pressley. And, Pastors and politics—legally, what are churches and other Christian nonprofits allowed to do when it comes to this year’s presidential campaign?We also highlight the results are in from our sum…

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“I’m very comfortable around people who are homesick but not sure where home is.” Avni Doshi on the impact of culture, motherhood and identity on her creative writing process, and the UAE’s nascent literary ... 1:00:14

1M ago1:00:14

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Hashem catches up with Avni Doshi, author of ‘Burnt Sugar’, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize. In her book, Avni explores the themes of identity, culture and motherhood. The heartfelt discussion captures the poignant moments of personal growth that permeate her narrative, now seen through the lens of maternal experience, where …

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Ep. 380: A Review of “Shepherds For Sale” Thoughts on the new bestseller 12:11

30d ago12:11

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On today’s MinistryWatch EXTRA episode, Warren Smith shares a review he wrote for “The Dispatch” of Megan Basham’s new book Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded The Truth for a Leftist Agenda. The fundamental flaw of the book is that it fails to note that the real problem in evangelicalism is that pastors have succumbed to the populis…

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Teaser: Avni Doshi, coming August 8 0:58

18d ago0:58

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In our upcoming episode, award-winning novelist Avni Doshi opens up about her literary journey. From the process of crafting her debut novel Burnt Sugar, to grappling with the aftermath of critical acclaim, she shares insights into her creative process and the cultural depth that defines her work. Avni and Hashem’s conversion navigates Avni’s love …

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478 | Christ in the Psalms with Anthony Rogers, Part 3 25:00

1M ago25:00

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Al Fadi and Anthony Rogers continue in the series about Christ in the Psalms. In this episode they compare two sets of Psalms that compares to the first two Psalms. Psalm 18 and 19 ; Psalm 18 is a Messianic Psalm that talks about the suffering of the Messiah, while Psalm19 is a Psalm about the Torah/law of the Lord. Another pair of Psalms that are …

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Ep. 379: Liberty University, Steven Furtick, Robert Morris, and More 29:05

28d ago29:05

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On today’s program, Liberty University reaches a settlement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr. after years of back-and-forth lawsuits between the two parties. Now, they say they are putting the past behind them. We’ll have details.A small university in North Carolina is beating the odds…while other Christian colleges face closure, this school …

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Ep. 378: Miles Smith Reads The Ex-Vangelicals 24:18

28d ago24:18

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You may have heard the term ex-vangelical. An ex-vangelical is someone who formerly identified as an evangelical, but no longer does so. The phenomenon has created a sub-genre of books from memoirs – such as those by Josh Harris, Rachel Held Evans, and others -- to more journalistic accounts, such as Sarah McCammon’s “The Ex-Vangelicals.”But is the…

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477 | Christ in the Psalms with Anthony Rogers, Part 2 25:00

1M ago25:00

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Al Fadi and Anthony Rogers continue their discussion about Christ in the book of Psalms. They show how Psalm 1 and 2 are the the preface / introduction to the book. In Psalm 1 the blessed man(Christ) is singular vs. the wicked (sinners) is plural . The law of the Lord is the Torah of the Lord, and His delight is in the Torah. The phrase like a tree…

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Ep. 377: Former Olympian Casey Converse On Lessons Learned – and Not Learned — From the 1976 Olympic Doping Scandal 44:43

1M ago44:43

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The 2024 Summer Olympics are about to begin in Paris, and that event should be of interest even to those who don’t much care about sports. For one thing, it’s the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympics, also held in Paris, in which Christian missionary Eric Liddell won a gold medal. That story was famously recounted in the Academy Award winning mov…

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Ep. 376: The SBC’s Reversal on Brent Leatherwood, First Baptist Dallas, Life Surge Conferences 23:43

1M ago23:43

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On today’s program, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission—the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention—fired its president Brent Leatherwood this week…then less than 12 hours later reversed course and said he was NOT fired. We’ll have details.Also, Life Surge wealth conferences draw big audiences with its celebrity speaker lineup an…

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Fadi Ghandour 44:06

1M ago44:06

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Fadi Ghandour is a leading Arab entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist. The founder of logistics company Aramex and start-up accelerator and investment platform Wamda, Fadi is also the brains behind Ruwwad, a pioneering nonprofit community development organisation engaging the private sector to work with disenfranchised communities in Jo…

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Ep. 375: Carlos Campo on Leadership, Christian Higher Ed, and the Museum of the Bible 28:21

28d ago28:21

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Carlos Campo has one of the most interesting biographies I know about. His parents were entertainers who had hit records and a national profile in the 1940s and 50s. Carlos Campo’s mother was Betty Clooney, who with her sister Rosemary rose to the top of the music industry. That also makes Carlos Campo a part of a family that some consider entertai…

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476 | Christ in the Psalms with Anthony Rogers 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Al and Anthony Rogers start a new series talking about how David used the Psalms to reveal Christ. The book of Psalms is not a haphazard book , but an organized book that talks about Christ the Messiah. The book is divided into five books to resemble the five book of Moses. There is a hundred names in the book of Psalms about Jesus ; the blessed ma…

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Ep. 374: Matt Chandler, Robert Morris, and Former Christian Billionaire Bill Hwang 25:37

2M ago25:37

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On today’s program, Village Church Pastor Matt Chandler is under fire after his church hired a man who, in the past, was convicted of child sexual abuse. That man was his father. We’ll take a look.Also, Robert Morris—the Gateway Church pastor accused of abusing a young girl starting when she was 12 years old—is having his radio and tv programs canc…

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Ep. 373: Kirk Farney Discusses Radio Pioneers Fulton Sheen and Walter Maier Their influence on Christian radio still shapes the medium today 30:09

1M ago30:09

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For the past 100 years, radio has proven to be a persistent medium. Television, podcasts, and other digital media have taken their slices of the market, but radio has not gone away. In some ways it is as strong today as ever. About eight in 10 Americans over the age of 12 listen to terrestrial radio in a given week.And as long as there has been rad…

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Bonus: Fadi Kattan’s Molokhia Handroll 9:52

28d ago9:52

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Chef, hotelier and author Fadi Kattan shares a special recipe to help Hashem reuse his leftover Molokhia. Listen to the full episode with Fadi in your podcast apps right before this one, or on our website: https://thelighthouse.ae/podcast/fadi-kattan/By The Lighthouse

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475 | The Use of the Name Mehmet by the Sufis with Brother Mel 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Mel and Al continue to discuss the origin of the name Mehmet and today they discuss what the Sufis think and believe. They say that Mehmet was the source of light and Adam was created by him. This name was used to refer to God/ Jesus, and later evolved to refer to an Arabian prophet. Mehmet was originally a title and it was used for centuries befor…

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Ep. 372: The Village Church Restructures, Another Christian College Closes, California SBC Lays Off Staff 29:04

1M ago29:04

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On today’s program, a South Carolina church is facing fallout after it became known that its pastor is a registered sex offender for abusing a minor. Leaders knew when they hired him, but didn’t alert members. We’ll have details.And, years ago a handful of Dallas-area churches that started as multi-site campuses of The Village Church transitioned t…

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Ep. 371: John Inazu Wants Us To “Learn To Disagree” 28:14

2M ago28:14

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We live in a polarized time. People with whom we disagree are not just wrong, but evil – or so we (and they) often think.John Inazu thinks that posture towards those with whom we disagree is neither helpful nor biblical. He thinks empathy, curiosity, and love – both loving our neighbors but also loving our enemies – is both a biblical approach, and…

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“If somebody calls hummus a dip again, I'm going to scream!” Fadi Kattan on why food is so central to his celebrating his Palestinian heritage and on the magical powers of oral history. 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Hashem catches up with chef, hotelier, and author, Fadi Kattan in Bethlehem. Chef Fadi talks about his newly published cookbook, Bethlehem, which is essentially a celebration of Palestinian Food. It is a beautiful homage to Palestine’s food culture conveyed via Fadi’s memories. Snippets of oral history are prominently featured including his grandmo…

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474 | The use of the Name Mohammad with Brother Mel, part 2 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Al Fadi and Brother Mel continue to use more Quranic verses to show that the Quran refers to Jesus when he mentions the name Mohammad, Sura 33:40, Sura 3:144. They also discuss the term Angel of the Lord in Genesis 16: 8-10 , 22:11-12 who Christians believe is the the Lord Jesus is the only one that can claim the promises in those verses. See omnys…

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