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Billy Graham on Personal Spirit Power - Baptist (2 Timothy 1:7)

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"God has given YOU—yes, you personally—a Spirit of power, love, and sound mind. Not a spirit of fear! When you accepted Christ, you received the Holy Spirit. Now live in what you have. YOUR fears are answered by God's gift to YOU." — Billy Graham. Baptist: personal Spirit.

Topics & Themes

youpersonallyreceivedlive inyour fears

Scripture References

2 Timothy 1:7

Emotional Tone

hopetrustencouragement

Audience

adults

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