But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 1 Peter 3: 14-16
February 13, 2019 Show with Matthew D. Aernie and Donald E. Hartley on "The Righteous and Merciful Judge: The Day of the Lord in the Life Theology of Paul"
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February 13, 2019:
Dr. DONALD E. HARTLEY, (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) Adjunct Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies @ Regent University, who will address: “The RIGHTEOUS & MERCIFUL JUDGE: The DAY of the LORD in the LIFE & THEOLOGY of PAUL”
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