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Your Holy Deeds Are Not Filthy Rags

By Filings on Tue, 08/20/24
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Sanctification
Christian Living
Isaiah 64:6
Hamartiology

“That misunderstanding of Isaiah 64:6 has caused many Christians to believe that it is impossible for a Christian to please God. If their best works are filthy rags, there’s nothing they can do to please him. This is a profoundly unbiblical notion through and through.” - John Piper

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