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Christianity & Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen

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Here is found the most fundamental difference between liberalism and Christianity'liberalism is altogether in the imperative mood, while Christianity begins with a triumphant indicative; liberalism appeals to man's will, while Christianity announces, first, a gracious act of God.

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