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Warren Wiersbe on Church Age Enablement - Dispensational (Philippians 4:13)

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"In this church age, believers have the indwelling Christ—something Old Testament saints did not have. 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' is a church age promise. Christ IN you, the hope of glory, makes all things possible for faithful service." — Warren Wiersbe. Dispensational emphasis: church age empowerment.

Topics & Themes

church ageindwelling ChristChrist in youdispensationfaithful service

Scripture References

Philippians 4:13Colossians 1:27

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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