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John Witherspoon on Justification and Regeneration with Peter Lillback

Life and Books and Everything — Clearly Reformed

John Witherspoon on Justification and Regeneration with Peter Lillback

April 18, 2022
Life and Books and Everything
Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed

In this bonus episode, Kevin talks with historian and WTS president, Peter Lillback, about the life and ministry of John Witherspoon. In particular, they discuss Witherspoon’s treatises on justification and regeneration, a new (old) book being published by Westminster Seminary Press. Listen in as Kevin and Pete talk about their shared love of history and old books.

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