Quotemeal: Jul. 24th, 1957

Wednesday, July 24, 1957

"The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales."
— John R. W. Stott

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Illustration of John R. W. Stott — "The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.

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