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#116 Questions about Surprised By Hope

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#116 Questions about Surprised By Hope

May 4, 2022
Ask NT Wright Anything
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Tom answers questions on his bestselling book 'Surprised by Hope'. Do certain Bible passages contradict the idea of a renewed earth? What method can I use to share the gospel? What is the fate of those who reflect God's love but don't believe? It the Kingdom of Jesus is here, why is the world still a mess?

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