Following Christ Is Costly — But How Do You Count the Cost? — John Piper

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Following Christ Is Costly — But How Do You Count the Cost?

Following Christ Is Costly — But How Do You Count the Cost?

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: Jan 29, 2018
Length: 9:15

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Ask Pastor John Episode: 1152 Transcript: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/following-christ-is-costly-but-how-do-you-count-the-cost

Topics

Discipleship
Jesus Christ

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