Silas Robertson, affectionately known as “Uncle Si” to “Duck Dynasty” viewers, sometimes writes down John 3:16 and 17 when giving his autograph. Si said in an interview, “Most people can tell you what 16 says, OK. ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son; but they don’t know nothin’ about 17. It says Jesus didn’t come to condemn us. If anybody had a right to condemn someone, it would be the Son of God. If He didn’t do it, then hey, we definitely are not qualified to do it.”


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A third generation preacher, Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching at Cincinnati Bible Seminary of Cincinnati Christian University. He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. In his nearly two decades at Cincinnati Christian University, Mike has served as both professor and Dean of the Seminary. He has also been an adjunct professor at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. Mike is the author or co-author of several books.

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