#139 Q&A on New Creation & Salvation with Pastor Miles McPherson Pt 1

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#139 Q&A on New Creation & Salvation with Pastor Miles McPherson Pt 1

October 13, 2022

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NT Wright was interviewed by Pastor Miles McPherson at Rock Church San Diego. They talk about Tom's work to redescribe the gospel in terms of new creation, and what that means for the concept of 'getting saved'. Recorded in 2019.

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