R. C. Sproul Quotes

Every sin is an act of cosmic treason, a futile attempt to dethrone God in His sovereign authority.

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• Every sin is an act of cosmic treason, a futile attempt to dethrone God in His sovereign authority.

  

  R. C. Sproul
  • God
  • Sin
  • Act