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The living Church of the redeemed is his book. He founded a religion of the living spirit, not of a written code, like t
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"The living Church of the redeemed is his book. He founded a religion of the living spirit, not of a written code, like the Mosaic law. Yet his words and deeds are recorded by as honest and reliable witnesses as ever put pen to paper"

- Philip Schaff

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This quote by Philip Schaff speaks with the power of the Christian faith and the value of the living Church of the redeemed. Schaff is stressing that the Christian faith is not based on a written code, such as the Mosaic law, but rather on a living spirit. This living spirit is the structure of the Church of the redeemed and is the source of its power. Schaff is also highlighting the significance of the words and deeds of Jesus, which have actually been recorded by trustworthy witnesses. This functions as a reminder that the Christian faith is based on the teachings of Jesus and the example he set for us. The living Church of the redeemed is a testament to the power of Jesus' words and deeds, and acts as a pointer of the value of living a life of faith.

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