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Bill Johnson on Supernatural Protection - Charismatic (Psalm 27:1)

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"The LORD is your LIGHT—supernatural illumination! Your SALVATION—deliverance from every attack! Your STRONGHOLD—no weapon formed against you shall prosper! Walk in BOLD confidence! Angels surround you; the GLORY covers you! WHOM shall you fear? NO ONE!" — Bill Johnson. Charismatic: supernatural confidence.

Topics & Themes

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Scripture References

Psalm 27:1Isaiah 54:17

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Audience

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