Why was God so harsh in the Old Testament but more forgiving in the New? — John Piper

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Why was God so harsh in the Old Testament but more forgiving in the New?

Why was God so harsh in the Old Testament but more forgiving in the New?

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: May 22, 2013
Length: 3:23

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Topics

Forgiveness
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