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> [“A true theology must be a preachable theology, and it must speak to the hearts and minds of believers, even if they do not have an earned doctorate in the field. Academics must not be divorced from spirituality or practical…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gerald-bray/a-true-theology-must-be-a-preachable-theology-and-it-must-speak-to/)

Gerald Bray

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## More by Gerald Bray

> [“Saint Hilary saith these words plainly in the ninth canon upon Matthew: ‘Faith only justifieth.’ 14 And Saint Basil, a Greek author, writeth thus:…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gerald-bray/saint-hilary-saith-these-words-plainly-in-the-ninth-canon-upon/)

Gerald Bray

> [“A true theology must be a preachable theology, and it must speak to the hearts and minds of believers, even if they do not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gerald-bray/a-true-theology-must-be-a-preachable-theology-and-it-must-speak-to/)

Gerald Bray

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