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When the early Church recited the Apostles Creed, it was simultaneously their greatest act of rebellion, and their greatest act of submission.

Matt Chandler

When the early Church recited the Apostles Creed, it was simultaneously their greatest act of rebellion, and their greatest act of submission.

Tags: orthodoxy, theology

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About Matt Chandler

Matthew or Matt Chandler may refer to:

Matt Chandler (pastor) (born 1974), Southern Baptist pastor
Matt Chandler (writer) (born 1972), American author
Matthew Chandler (soccer) (born 2000), Canadian soccer player