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E. Stanley Jones on Cooperative Journey - Wesleyan (Deuteronomy 31:8)

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"God goes before—but Joshua must follow. God is with—but Joshua must walk. This is cooperative grace: divine initiative meets human response. God prepares the way; we travel it. God provides presence; we practice His presence. Together we enter the promise." — E. Stanley Jones. Wesleyan: cooperative journey.

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Scripture References

Deuteronomy 31:8

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