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February 1, 2023
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We must never use apologetics—or for that matter, contextualization—as a way to make hard truths less noticeable or the offense of the gospel more palatable.

In this article from WORLD Opinions, Kevin encourages Christians to be bold and courageous in the face of cultural accusations.

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