The Plague of Legalism in Ethiopia — John Piper

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The Plague of Legalism in Ethiopia

The Plague of Legalism in Ethiopia

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: Oct 15, 2024
Length: 4:16

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Some of the most lost people in the world are those who think they are Christians but don’t actually know Jesus. Many believe they’ll earn salvation by their works, so they exhaust themselves trying to relieve their guilt. This curse of legalism has spread in churches across Ethiopia, trapping millions in a spiritual dead-end of fasting and rituals. Dawit Bekele explains how resources from Desiring God changed his life and then inspired him to make these resources available in his heart language, Amharic. The generosity of our partners enables stories like these. Learn about partnering with Desiring God at https://give.desiringgod.org.

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Obedience

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