He blogs at Between Two Worlds and Evangelical History. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Warren W. Wiersbe. It is good for either bearing or burning, but not for building (read Ezek. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. This certainly involves the Word of God and the confession of sin so that nothing hinders our communion with Him (John 15:3). And what can you expect afterward? He also inherited George Sweetings role as host of the popular Songs in the Night radio broadcast, produced by Moody Radios Bob Neff and distributed on Moodys growing network of radio stations. Our union with Christ is a living union, so we may bear fruit; a loving union, so that we may enjoy Him; and a lasting union, so that we need not be afraid. From 1961 to 1971 he pastored Calvary Baptist Church of Covington, Kentucky south of Cincinnati, Ohio. In The Message this becomes the vapid and almost meaningless those who use and abuse each other, use and abuse sex. In 1 Tim 1:10, them that defile themselves with mankind is changed to the irresponsible, who defy all authority, riding roughshod over God, life, sex, truth, whatever.. 27. Author of more than 150 books, Wiersbe was called to ministry at age 16 under the preaching of evangelist Billy Graham, according to The Gospel Coalition (TGC) website. Humility and humor were among the hallmarks of Wiersbes ministry, Vines said. Wiersbe was also pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Kentucky from 1961 to 1971 and served with the Moody Bible Institute in its radio ministry and . We are a part of the harvest (John 4:35-38). [1][5] Before his death, Wiersbe and his wife Betty gifted their massive personal library of over 13,000 volumes to Cedarville University in Ohio. The Heresies of Warren Wiersbe Demand Exposure and Separation, Not Acceptance or Ignorance. Perhaps if people began to wash one another's feet, there might be more love and unity., Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. The apostle Paul warned of men like Wiersbe who pervert the gospel: 2. Warren W. Wiersbe is a well known international Bible conference teacher with a heart for missions and is a former pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. All Im doing is using what hes given to me to teach people, and to give glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. Wiersbes philosophy was the lighten up, be positive, dont be so strict, be more tolerant, have a broader tent of associations. This is doing more than any other one thing to build an apostate church, which is the majority churches of our day. The church he pastored hired a homosexual minister of music. He served for ten years as General Director and Bible Teacher for Back to the Bible. The command to preach the Word is the command to preach all of the Word, and the command to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints is the command to contend for all of it. The past vine was the nation of Israel (see Ps. Loving Jesus with a Living and Undying Love, For Those Who Do, and Do Not, Celebrate Lent. [3] Most of this information is available through Warren Wiersbe's autobiography Be Myself: Memoirs of a Bridgebuilder. From 1980 to 1992, he went to work for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast and succeeded Theodore Epp as general director the last six years of his time there. This is a beautiful, wonderful gift from God. While working with Youth for Christ, Wiersbe got a call from Pete Gunther at Moody Publishers, asking about possible book projects. Warren Wiersbe takes us to 1 Thessalonians 4 for the answers. Later Wiersbe said. It draws on various sources including The Bible Expository Commentary (Warren Wiersbe), The New Bible Commentary, The Parable of Joy (Michael Card) and The Gospel of John (F.F. Jesus had already mentioned His leaving them (John 7:34), but the Jews had misunderstood what He said. Not even close. They thought He was planning to kill Himself! The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. I cant do so many of the things that successful men can do. 20:21, 24; Lk. After volunteering to usher at a 1945 Youth for Christ rally, Wiersbe found himself listening with rapt attention to Billy Grahams sermon, and responded with a personal prayer of dedication. Just before his 16th birthday in May 1945, Wiersbe attended a Youth for Christ rally where a 26 year old Billy Graham preached the Gospel. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. 1:13). Pruning does not simply mean spiritual surgery that removes what is bad. 15). During those years he became a popular YFC speaker, which led to a full-time position with Youth for Christ International in Wheaton. During a meeting one night at The Moody Church, Wiersbe spotted a woman sitting by herself toward the side of the auditorium, Vines said. Our Lords reply may be expressed, I am exactly what I said! In other words, Why should I teach you new things, or give you new proof, when you have not honestly considered the witness I have already given?. The issue is not whether God can use a liberal in some way (God uses unsaved people all the time for His purposes); the issue is whether it is right according to Gods Word for a Bible believer to yoke together in ministry with an ungodly unbeliever, and the answer is a resounding no! He was 89. Lets not forget that this man and his Bible were highly endorsed by Wiersbe. If anything, John 15:6 describes divine discipline rather than eternal destiny. He encouraged and taught, by example, thousands of pastors and multiplied thousands of laypeople in the convention to do biblical exposition, Vines said. Gods Word forbids it. Omar Bradley. There is no place in the Bible that even remotely teaches repentance in such a manner. His most famous series was the BE series of expositional commentaries, which covered the the entire New Testament and most of the Old Testament, from Genesis [Be Basic (Genesis 111); Be Authentic (Genesis 1250) to Revelation (Be Victorious). Not only did he reject the critical doctrine of separation, which is intimately associated with salvation (2 Cor 6:14-18), he brashly encouraged others to disobey the same. Popular pastor and author, Dr. Wiersbe was also Bible Teacher at Back to the Bible through much of the 1980s. In light of this, consider the following quotations from Petersons The Message. Jesus prayed that the love with which thou hast loved me may be in them [the disciples and believers today] (John 17:26). Please subscribe to join weekly as we bring you Warren Wiersbe's classic Bible messages. Humility and humor were among the hallmarks of Wiersbes ministry, Vines said. If you continue without changing your settings, you agree to our use of cookies. My early childhood was one of difficulty. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Among his contacts with Southern Baptists, Wiersbe spoke at the SBC Pastors Conference in 1977, when Vines served as president. Want to Read. His Be commentary series covered most books of the Bible and has sold more than 4 million copies, according to series publishing company David C. Cook. Thats both a lie and false repentance and thus a false gospel. Warren Wiersbe. I remember the Sunday morning at Moody Church when John the Baptist came in. People who disapprove of it, they'll probably just go to another church. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. When you and I are truly motivated by the promise of eternity with God in heaven, it makes a difference in our lives.. This church drew members from the Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Tri-state Area. He claimed to be sent by God, and He claimed to have heard from God the things that He taught. From 1961 to 1971 he pastored Calvary Baptist Church ofCovington,Kentucky, just across the river from Cincinnati,Ohio. - Warren Wiersbe 1 Trials When a Christian shows mercy, he experiences liberation. From 1971 to 1978, Wiersbe pastored Chicago's Moody Church, named for 19th century evangelist Dwight L. Moody. His ministry to pastors continued as he spoke at Moody Founders Week, Pastors Conference, and numerous campus events. ), Throughout his ministry, Warren Wiersbe described himself as a bridge builder, a reference to his homiletical method of moving from the world of the Bible to the world of today so that we could get to the other side of glory in Jesus. As explained by his grandson, Dan Jacobson, His preferred tools were words, his blueprints were the Scriptures, and his workspace was a self-assembled library.. At his ordination in 1951, he was asked what he thought about fundamental churches joining with liberal churches in evangelistic meetings. He replied, If God could use an unclean raven to feed Elijah, maybe He could even use a liberal (Be Myself, p. 86). It also tells me that he was likely never a truly saved Christian but merely one by name, since no one is getting saved without true repentance. When he invited her to sit closer to the rest of the crowd, the woman said, Young man, Ive been sitting in this same pew for 50 years., Vines recalled Wiersbes recounting of his response: Before I caught myself, I said, My, you must be terribly tired by now.'. For one thing, when you are abiding in Christ you produce fruit (John 15:2). But I can read and study and think and teach. Naturally one would have to be of that mindset and belief to be pastoring a church of such standard, yea, and further, really the catalyst behind the heresies. 1:6-9). He was a lactose-intolerant milkman. His philosophy denies many important things concerning salvation and since repentance is an important component of the gospel (Ac. Wiersbe was a heretic and a false teacher. This abiding relationship is natural to the branch and the vine, but it must be cultivated in the Christian life. Do Humans Have Free Will? Clear rating. The word translated lifted up has a dual meaning: lifted up in crucifixion and lifted up in exaltation and glorification. Jesus often combined the two, for He saw His crucifixion in terms of glory and not just suffering (John 12:23; 13:30-31; 17:1). His impact is still felt at The Moody Church and it will be for decades to come. The Message is the boldest and most provocative rendering of the New Testament Ive ever read., Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven., Youre blessed when youre at the end of your rope. 11:28-32). Wiersbe served at Moodyfrom 1971 to 1978, during which time he wrote forMoody Monthly,penning the Insight for the Pastor column, where he offered not only practical theology counsel but also wrote biographical sketches of noted figures in church history, which formed the basis for his booksListening to the Giants(1976) andWalking with the Giants(1980). God is glorified by a bigger crop that is also a better crop. His mother was of Swedish descent, and his father was of German descent. The second half doesnt even make sense and has zero relevance to what the Greek Scriptures say. He went on to pastor in Illinois and Kentucky as well as serve on the staff of Youth for Christ International before assuming the pastorate of Chicagos Moody Church, where his radio broadcasts gained a national following. (3) The vinedresser. We pray, Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). Jesus was in the world, but He did not belong to the world (see John 17:14-16). 6:22). No, no, no. Bruce). The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics helps Christians show unbelievers the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel as the only hope that fulfills our deepest longings. People regularly mention him, his preaching and his influence in their lives. This is the Gentile world system ripening for Gods judgment. Help train Christians to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ in a way that clearly communicates to this secular age. They did not understand! He served for 10 years as General Director and Bible Teacher for Back to the Bible. At his ordination in 1951, he was asked what he thought about fundamental churches joining with liberal churches in evangelistic meetings. He replied, If God could use an unclean raven to feed Elijah, maybe He could even use a liberal (, I see my convictions, not as walls to isolate me from others, but as bridges to help me reach out to others (p. 216). Wiersbe embraced and promoted a false gospel that included false teachings on the Holy Spirit and repentance. Nowhere, does Scripture anywhere establish this alleged distinction. Life and Death . Throughout his career, Wiersbe authored more than 150 books. Ed Stetzer, interim teaching pastor at The Moody Church, noted that Wiersbe was one of evangelicalisms giants, but to the people of The Moody Church, he was their beloved pastor.. What that fruit is, we will discuss later. I do not believe our Lord is teaching here that true believers can lose their salvation, for this would contradict what He taught in John 6:37 and 10:27-30. [4], Wiersbe married Betty Warren on June 20, 1953, and they had four children. People who live in their sins and reject the Savior must die in their sins. The Bible commands separation and exposure of all false teachers and heretics and compromisers and thats my point here. Wiersbe traced his conversion to May 1945 during high school sophomore. 1. 12), the bride and the Bridegroom (Eph. The true believer has his citizenship in heaven (Luke 10:20; Phil. . and to fight for His cause and kingdom. Accessed 7 May 2019. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. You may not see it, you may not know it. He was the youngest of four siblings. This library contains more than 13,000 volumes. A few years later, the president of Youth for Christ, Torrey Johnson, asked him what he wanted to do with his life. 13:8, 23), but there is always fruit where there is life. Sometimes He simply uses the Word to convict and cleanse us. 10:21). Cedarville University celebrates the legacy of Warren Wiersbe, one of the foremost Bible teachers, professors and authors of the 20th century. There is no place in the Bible that even remotely teaches repentance in such a manner. He would eventually publish 14 titles with Moody, including William Culbertson: A Man of God (1974), Live Like a King (1976), The Annotated Pilgrims Progress (1980), and Ministering to the Mourning (2006), written with his son, David Wiersbe. The key word is abide; it is used eleven times in John 15:1-11 (continue in John 15:9 and remain in John 15:11). For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. (Rom 16:17-18). The word results is often heard in conversations among Christian workers, but this is not actually a Bible concept. He was a longtime, cherished friend of Moody Bible Institute, a faithful servant of the Word, and a pastor to younger pastors like me, said Dr. Mark Jobe, president of Moody Bible Institute. After attendingIndiana UniversityinIndianapolis for a year and then Roosevelt University in Chicago,Wiersbe enrolled at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Wiersbe is perhaps best known for his series of 50 books in the "BE" series: Be Real, Be Rich, Be Obedient, Be Mature, Be Joyful, etc., and other theological works. The heretical teaching on unbelief is intricately tied to Keswick theology, which makes the same claims, and is found plentiful in Wiersbes commentary and radio show. Then you can see God in the outside world., But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils., The Pharisees were left sputtering, Hocus Pocus. Whether this was true saving faith or not (see John 2:23-25), we cannot tell, but our Lords words to them would indicate that they knew what they were doing. Greenwood Memorial Park. Start FREE. It is not surprising that Peterson told Religion News Service on July 12, 2017, that he did not believe that homosexuality is sinful. the BE series of expositional commentaries, Who Are the Real Schismatics? By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. If Jesus committed suicide, then He would go to a place of judgment, and this, they reasoned, was why they could not follow Him. When we lived in Chicago, we had a small grape arbor in our backyard, but what we cultivated was nothing like what is even today cultivated in the Holy Land. No person or organizations embracing such a large range of error and false teachers should be trusted, or entertained, or learned from or yoked together with. Wiersbes counsel was unscriptural and therefore dangerous. Instead of practicing justice, it practiced oppression; instead of producing righteousness, it produced unrighteousness and cries of distress from the victims. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. After leaving The Moody Church in 1978, Wiersbe continued his writing, radio and teaching ministries, serving at, among other institutions, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in suburban Chicago. 2:20-21), or worse yet, we are identified with the false teachings and the false teachers themselves (2 Jn. At a 1957 YFC convention in Winona Lake, Indiana, Wiersbe preached a sermon that was broadcast live over WMBI, his first connection to Moody Radio. The marriage creates the union, but it takes daily love and devotion to maintain the communion. How can we tell when we are abiding in Christ? [6] Bibliography [ edit] 52 workable junior high programs, with Ted W. Engstrom (1960) Reflecting on his own ministry, Wiersbe once said according to TGC, Im not an athlete, Im not a mechanic. But I can read and study and think and teach. Youre in charge!, For everything, absolutely everything, ABOVE AND BELOW, visible and invisible . Several of Wiersbes extended family are Moody alums, including a son, David Wiersbe76; grandson Dan Jacobsen09 and his wife, Kristin (Shirk) Jacobsen09; and great-nephew Ryan Smith, a current student. What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? God asked (Isa. A contributing editor to Baker Book House, he wrote books beginning in the 1950s under several publishing house labels; completing more than 150books including the popular "BE" series of commentaries on every book of the Bible which has sold over four million copies. In other words, he advised Cloud to stop worrying about things like doctrinal purity and be concerned solely with a positive approach to Christianity. The Message is an environmental hocus pocus Bible, as well. Now we turn to the second picture, that of friends. Would Wiersbe fill the pulpit, and pray about becoming a candidate? [6], Last edited on 11 September 2022, at 02:35, "Laridian - Wiersbe Bible Commentary: New Testament". His impact is still felt at The Moody Church and it will be for decades to come. Our abiding in Christ certainly ought to produce His love, joy, and peace in our hearts. No, but there are special evidences that appear, and they are unmistakably clear. Wiersbe is perhaps best known for his series of 50 books in the "BE" series: He believed that the Holy Spirit only convicts man of one sin before salvation: unbelief, so thats the only sin he must turn from. The cultivation of vineyards was important to the life and economy of Israel. He served for ten years as General Director and Bible Teacher for Back to the Bible. This site uses cookies to provide you with more responsive and personalized service and to collect certain information about your use of the site. The shepherd brings the sheep into the flock, but the sheep must follow the shepherd in order to have protection and provision. Eugene Peterson, translator of The Message, was a universalist who recommended the ungodly heretic Rob Bells book Love Wins, which says that hell is in this life and most men will eventually be saved. Just as an unfruitful branch is useless, so an unfruitful believer is useless, and both must be dealt with. In fact, the vinedresser will even cut away whole bunches of grapes so that the rest of the crop will be of higher quality. None of this should come as surprise considering this man also edited the extremely heretical and unBiblical Christianity Today publication. If the branches could speak, they would confess that the pruning process hurts, but they would also rejoice that they will be able to produce more and better fruit. 21:33-46). Roach D. Warren Wiersbe, one of evangelicalisms giants, dies. Several times in Johns gospel you will find Jesus speaking about the Fathers love for Him. For Wiersbe, the promise of eternity became the motivation for his long ministry as a pastor, author, and radio speaker. I cant do so many of the things that successful men can do. 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See ourPrivacy Policyfor more information. Wiersbe was committed to rock & roll music and the neo-evangelical unBiblical philosophy. Since they have not trusted Christ and had their sins forgiven, their destiny is to die in their sins. Warren Wendall Wiersbe (May 16, 1929 - May 2, 2019), was an evangelical pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works. 15:28). He was 89. From the time he was saved in 1945 at a Youth for Christ event where Billy Graham was preaching, Warren Wiersbe was a man of the Word. Heaven and Earth, spirit and matter, the invisible and the visible worlds form a unity to which we are intimately linked (quoted from Warren Smith, Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. He changed me from a topical preacher to a text-driven preacher.. He changed me from a topical preacher to a text-driven preacher.. The theologian, who authored more than 150 books, passed away on the evening of 2 May. The Answer (Of Course) Is: It Depends! The Christian dies in the Lord because he lives in the Lord (Rev. Not because of my family, although being the baby of the family is not easy. But others will know that youre walkingin the light. The Message is much more like a New Age channeling than a true Bible translation. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! He really had quite a sense of humor, Vines said. In June of 1953, he received his bachelor of divinity degree from Northern and married Betty Warren, whom he had met at Northern. 12:1-11). He entered a five-year program that enabled him to get a college degree and seminary degree at the same time. 5:1-7; Jer. When Gods own Son came to the vineyard, they cast Him out and killed Him (Matt. Wiersbe became known as the pastors pastor, the Kentucky Baptist Conventions Kentucky Today news service reported. 6. When you learn the joy and theprivilege of Bible study, you dont haveto be paid to do it. Eileen - I have sent you an e-mail with information on how to get the transcripts. Warren Wendel Wiersbe was born on May 16, 1929, the third child of Fred and Gladys Anna (Forsberg) Wiersbe, in East Chicago, Indiana (25 miles southeast of Chicago). Blessed is the man that Godblesses from the Word, because that isgoing to last forever. The branch cannot produce its own life; it must draw that life from the vine. In Rom 15:13, The Message says, May the God of green hope fill you up with joy and in 1 Cor 6:9-10 it says that those who use and abuse the earth and everything in it, dont quality as citizens in Gods kingdom., The Message is pro-homosexual, playing right into the hands of those who teach that homosexuality is a natural condition that God can bless instead of a sin that needs to be repented of. 1) Because of the Price Jesus Paid 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Refresh and try again. I first heard Dr. Wiersbe at a Bible conference in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the early 1960s, said Jerry Vines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and longtime friend of Wiersbes. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. Many Christians pray that God will make them more fruitful, but they do not enjoy the pruning process that follows! You can change your cookie settings through your browser. Sometimes He cuts away the dead wood that might cause trouble, but often He cuts off the living tissue that is robbing you of spiritual vigor. Wiersbes sermons were featured on Moodys Songs in the Night national radio program. [2], While attending the seminary, he was ordained as pastor of Central Baptist Church in 1951 and served until 1957. It can also mean cutting away the good and the better so that we might enjoy the best. With less of you there is more of God and his rule., Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God., Youre blessed when you get your inside world, your mind and heart, put right. Because the Father does love the Son, He has put all things into the Sons hand (John 3:35) and has revealed all things to the Son (John 5:20). He sparked my interest in Lloyd-Jones, the Puritans, and preachingamong other things.. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. Note the progression here: no fruit (John 15:2), fruit, more fruit, much fruit (John 15:5, 8). Gods people are always encouraged by that blessed hope. He received an excellent education from East Chicago schools, graduating from Washington High School. A chief danger of spending time with New Evangelical authors and ministries is . CHICAGO (BP) Warren Wiersbe, an author and pastor credited with influencing thousands of preachers toward biblical exposition, died May 2. He continued to write for Moody Monthly and had just started a new column, Insights for the Pastor. The monthly feature continued to run during the years Wiersbe served at The Moody Church. This was the message Peter preached at Pentecost (Acts 2), not only the death of Jesus but also His resurrection and exaltation to glory. These are all unBiblical and apostate organizations that demand separation, NOT fellowship and association! 2:21; Ezek. [1][2] Wiersbe is perhaps best known for his series of 50 books in the "BE" series: Be Real, Be Rich, Be Obedient, Be Mature, Be Joyful, etc., and other theological works. Part of Dr. Wiersbe pastored the extremely compromised and heretical wishy washy neo-evangelical Moody Church. He really had quite a sense of humor, Vines said. Because God loves us, He prunes us and encourages us to bear more fruit for His glory. A change of mind repentance is a false repentance, exposed here, and that means Ryrie was a false teacher propagating a false gospel, like Wiersbe. In the book As Above, So Below, Ronald Miller and the editors of the New Age Journal say: This maxim implies that the transcendent God beyond the physical universe and the immanent God within ourselves are one. Now Jesus spoke about His own death, when He would be lifted up on the cross (John 3:14; 12:32). I thank God that He has given me a ministry of the Word that leaps over denominational walls and manmade barriers (p. 322). He is the true Vine, that is, the original of which all other vines are a copy. As Christians, we do not live on substitutes! CHICAGO (BP) Warren Wiersbe, an author and pastor credited with influencing thousands of preachers toward biblical exposition, died May 2. Jesus is God! 588 quotes from Warren W. Wiersbe: 'Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy.', 'God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.', and 'The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reason for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long.' Birth. As one that had been closely associated in leadership positions with neo-evangelicalism's major publications and institutions, Wiersbe was a typical neo- evangelical that cared nothing for defence of the truth and obedience to Gods Word but rather doing that which was right in his own eyes. Popular and prolific Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe died on the evening of May 2, 2019, at the age of 89. It seems incredible that these religious experts should ask, Who are You? He had given them every evidence that He is the Son of God, yet they had deliberately rejected the evidence. When our Lord used this image, He was not introducing something new; it was familiar to every Jew. Warren Wendell Wiersbe was born May 16th, 1929 to Fred and Gladys (Forsberg) Wiersbe in East Chicago, IN. Left to itself, the branch might produce many clusters, but they will be inferior in quality. It would be in His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension that Jesus would be revealed to the Jewish nation. 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