How Do I Begin My Journey to Become an Apologist?
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#STRaskStand to Reason
Questions about how to begin one’s journey to become an apologist and whether, in light of Jesus driving people who were buying and selling out of the temple in Matthew 21:12, it’s okay for speakers to sell their books in churches.
* How do I begin my journey to become an apologist?
* In light of Jesus driving people who were buying and selling out of the temple in Matthew 21:12, is it okay for speakers to sell their books in churches?
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