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John Stott on Balanced Spirit-Life - Anglican (2 Timothy 1:7)

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"Note the balance: power (dynamis), love (agape), and self-discipline (sophronismos). The Spirit's gifts are not wild but wise; not weak but powerful; not cold but loving. This balanced trilogy equips for every challenge. The Spirit makes us effective and winsome." — John Stott. Anglican: balanced Spirit.

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balancedynamisagapesophronismoseffective winsome

Scripture References

2 Timothy 1:7

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