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Back to Basics - Apostles' Creed - Week 3 - The Incarnation

48 min · 20 de abr de 2026
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In this episode, Pastor Isaac discusses why the Incarnation of Jesus was necessary to restore the image of God within us and show us what it truly means to be human, and how—if you submit your desires to God’s will, trust Him in suffering, and follow the way of sacrificial love—it will help you experience true identity, deeper purpose, and a life shaped by the love of Christ. Through Scripture, theology, and compelling stories, this message reveals that we were never meant to define humanity on our own. Instead, Jesus—the perfect image of God—shows us how to live fully human: surrendered, resilient in suffering, and poured out in love for others.

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