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Is Belief in Jesus Necessary? Ronald Nash explores the dangers of Inclusivism. "The inclusivist view that those who have never heard the gospel will be saved has a serious, negative effect on Christian missions. In light of these and other problems, inclusivism should not be considered an acceptable option for Christians."

David Wilkerson answers the question, "Hell: What is it Like?"

Former Redskins coach, NASCAR team owner talks at prison, then school. Joe Gibbs, who won three Super Bowl championships as coach of the Washington Redskins and three NASCAR titles as a team owner, spoke to inmates at the S.C. Department of Corrections and later a luncheon at Columbia International University about his testimony, “Life is Game.”

If any gospel has God’s saving mission to the ends of the earth within its purview it is the Gospel of Luke.

Registration for Summer Studies at Columbia International University open April 1!  Register for Atlanta courses here.

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