Episode 7

St. Paul and the Scrolls

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Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. John Bergsma discuss the many interesting connections between the writings of St. Paul and of the Essenes—and what they tell us about works, faith, justification, and why the Church was part of Jesus’ plan from the beginning.

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Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. John Bergsma discuss the many interesting connections between the writings of St. Paul and of the Essenes—and what they tell us about works, faith, justification, and why the Church was part of Jesus’ plan from the beginning.

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