R. Niebuhr: on salvation, history, and mercy


	R. Niebuhr: on salvation, history, and mercy

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1-11-2007 11:16 PM

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Niebuhr on salvation, history, and grace ... We fail to accomplish our goals; we fail to understand our world; and we fail to impress our fellow human beings; thus we require grace.

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