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A transcript of the video teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n

I would like to welcome you back to another study in Bible Doctrine. We are looking in this study, at the table of contents belonging to John Gill\u2019s \u2018Body of Divinity\u2019. Allow me to introduce the subject by referring you to the passage of Scripture read at the opening of our worship hour. When the Apostle Paul called together the gospel preachers who were ministering at Ephesus, it was the last time he would see them face to face, and therefore he took opportunity to give some apostolic instructions and pastoral counsels to the men. By way of example, and for the purpose of encouragement, he told them in Acts 20:27\u2014\u201cFor I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.\u201d The word \u2018counsel\u2019 means purpose or will. We might say, having taken counsel, I purpose to do this or that. Sometimes this word is used with reference to God\u2019s purpose\u2014His eternal purpose\u2014His eternal decree, having foreordained all that comes to pass in time. But the word may also mean advice, or instruction. For that is what we are receiving when we take counsel from others. They are advising us, instructing us. And that is how the term is used here by Paul. The counsel of God is the advice, or instructions, He gives to His people. That counsel, of course, is none other than the revealed will of God in the Holy Scriptures. Now, there are other avenues God chooses to reveal Himself aside from the Scriptures. For instance, He reveals Himself through the creation of the world, for we can see quite clearly from the things that are made the eternal power and Godhead. He also reveals Himself in the conscience of men and women, having inscribed upon their hearts His law, the transgression of which bears witness against us, our thoughts accusing or else excusing one another. He also reveals Himself through His providential orderings, for there is only one way to know for sure the will of God on any given event, and that is when the event comes to pass throughout the course of history, and in each of our lives. Now you see, these are what we might call general revelations of God to us. They tell us some very important things about God and our responsibilities toward Him, but they are not sufficient to make a sinner wise unto salvation. That information must be given to us through a special revelation, and that is the purpose of this book, the Bible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And you see, Paul says to the preachers in Ephesus, I have not shunned to declare unto you ALL the counsel of God. All of it. Not some of it. Not most of it. But all of it. For all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the Lord\u2019s people might be matured in the faith, built up in their faith, furnished unto all good works. The Scriptures alone reveal the way of salvation and therefore are able to make a sinner wise unto salvation which is through Jesus Christ our Lord. And this is why Paul did not shun to declare ALL the Scriptures to the preachers at Ephesus. This word shunned means to withdraw; to conceal; to keep something back. Paul uses the same Greek term in the twentieth verse of the same chapter\u2014Acts 20:20,21: \u201dAnd how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.\u201d Now you see, Paul didn\u2019t edit the message of God. He didn\u2019t pick out those things which he felt would be acceptable to the preachers, leaving out those things which he considered to be controversial. He didn\u2019t seek to please anybody. He had been given a revelation from God, and commissioned to preach it to others. And that he did.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And so the term declare is used by Paul. He declared all the counsel of God to them. This words means to announce, to report, to make known, to rehearse. He uses the same term again in Acts 20:20,21: \u201dAnd how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.\u201d So, how did Paul set forth all the counsel of God? He declared it, showed it. And also testified of it, meaning Paul himself was a personal witness of the things he was setting forth. He was a partaker of these great truths. He was experiencing, and believing and practicing all the counsel of God. And the preachers at Ephesus were the recipients thereof. They were being built up in their most holy faith by the declaration and attestation of Paul\u2019s message.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, my dear friends, before us is John Gill doing precisely the same thing. He is setting forth, declaring, announcing, reporting, testifying of all the counsel of God. And like the preachers at Ephesus, you and I are privileged to sit under the mentorship and tutelage of a faithful guide in the faith. Of course, you and I are not obliged to agree with Gill on every point. But wisdom would direct us to consider every point, in the light of the Scriptures, before arriving at our own conclusions. And our own conclusions must be paramount in our study of doctrine and theology. As students of the Scriptures, we are not here to conform ourselves to the views of others. Rather, we are here to conform our views to that of the Scriptures. And of course, we must give ourselves space to grow in our knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures, for if there be one thing I have learned as a student, the more I grow in knowledge and understanding, the more I realize my deficiency in both. I am quite certain the same is true for you. We must be willing not only to learn the truth as it is in Jesus, but also unlearn the falsehoods we have embraced at earlier stages in our journey. Those who come at the Scriptures with that flexibility, will in time, be like Apollos, mighty in the Scriptures. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With that said, I do not mind confessing that I know myself to be unqualified to serve as your primary guide through an exhaustive study on doctrine and theology. Indeed, I am only 48 years old. Even Gill waited until he was in his seventies, just a few years before his death, before he undertook such a task. Of course, I have my system; I have my framework; I have settled views on many issues. But at this particular point in my journey with the Lord, I do not feel I am in a position to lead you through a detailed investigation on all the counsel of God. \u201cWhat then,\u201d you may ask, \u201cis the purpose of your series on Bible Doctrine?\u201d Well, it has been my goal from the start to make John Gill our guide in these matters. I would like for us to take a journey together through Gill\u2019s Body of Divinity, allowing him to serve as our mentor and teacher. What say you, my dear friend? Would you not like to sit under the teachings of John Gill? The Apostle Paul could say he sat at the feet of Gamaliel, when instructed in the teachings of the Old Testament. Would you not like to say one day, that you have sat at the feet of John Gill? Well, if that is something you value; if it is something you think will build you up in your most holy faith; if it is something you believe will ground you in the truth; then I hope you will join me week by week for these studies in Bible Doctrine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It will be my goal to tackle one chapter of Gill\u2019s Divinity per week. I will provide for you an outline of the chapter, highlighting what I believe to be the salient points, and aligning the teachings with the Framework of Sovereign Grace. You will then be given the assignment to read that chapter, using the outline and framework as a guide. Of course, there is a learning curve when picking up a new author, for every author has his style. You will therefore need to exercise patience at the initial stages of our journey, but in a relatively short time, you will come to understand the writing style of Gill and I believe will very much appreciate the orderliness with which he presents his teachings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the remainder of this study, I would like to introduce you to the Table of Contents of Gill\u2019s Divinity. Not only will this prepare you for the teachings to follow, but it will, in itself, serve as a type of grounding to your faith, giving you a broad and exhaustive view on the grand scheme of systematic theology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we have seen in previous studies, John Gill published his Body of Divinity in two sections. The first is a body of doctrinal theology, published in 1769. The second is a body of practical theology, published in 1770. Both publications were the product of his regular teaching ministry at the Carter-lane Chapel. Let\u2019s begin with Gill\u2019s doctrinal body of theology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This work was published in two volumes, arranged under the heading of seven \u201cbooks\u201d. Each book deals with a particular branch of theology:<\/p>\n

Book 1: Of God, His Word, Names, Nature, Perfections And Persons<\/p>\n

Book 2: Of The Acts And Works Of God<\/p>\n

Book 3: Of The External Works Of God<\/p>\n

Book 4: Of The Acts Of The Grace Of God Towards And Upon His Elect In Time<\/p>\n

Book 5: Of The Grace Of Christ In His States Of Humiliation And Exaltation, And In The Offices Exercised By Him In Them<\/p>\n

Book 6: Of The Blessings Of Grace, And The Doctrines Of It<\/p>\n

Book 7: Of The Final State Of Men<\/p>\n

There are thirty-one chapters belonging to the first book\u2014Of God, His Word, Names, Nature, Perfections And Persons<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Being Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Holy Scriptures<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Names Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Nature Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of The Attributes Of God In General, And Of His Immutability In Particular<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of The Infinity Of God, His Omnipresence And Eternity<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of The Life Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of The Omnipotence Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 9\u2014Of The Omniscience Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 10\u2014Of The Wisdom Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 11\u2014Of The Will Of God, And The Sovereign Of It<\/p>\n

Chapter 12\u2014Of The Love Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 13\u2014Of The Grace Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 14\u2014Of The Mercy Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 15\u2014Of The Longsuffering Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 16\u2014Of The Goodness Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 17\u2014Of The Anger And Wrath Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 18\u2014Of The Hatred Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 19\u2014Of The Joy Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 20\u2014Of The Holiness Of God\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 21\u2014Of The Justice Or Righteousness Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 22\u2014Of The Veracity Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 23\u2014Of The Faithfulness Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 24\u2014Of The Sufficiency And Perfection Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 25\u2014Of The Blessedness Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 26\u2014Of The Unity Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 27\u2014Of A Plurality In The Godhead; Or, A Trinity Of Persons In The Unity Of The Divine Essence<\/p>\n

Chapter 28\u2014Of The Personal Relations; Or, Relative Properties Which Distinguish The Three Divine Persons In The Deity<\/p>\n

Chapter 29\u2014Of The Distinct Personality, And Deity Of The Father<\/p>\n

Chapter 30\u2014Of The Distinct Personality, And Deity Of The Son<\/p>\n

Chapter 31\u2014Of The Distinct Personality, And Deity Of The Holy Spirit<\/p>\n

There are sixteen chapters belonging to the second book\u2014Of The Acts And Works Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Internal Acts And Works Of God; And Of His Decrees In General<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Special Decrees Of God, Relating To Rational Creatures, Angels, And Men; And Particularly Of Election<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Decree Of Rejection, Or Some Angels, And Of Some Men<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Eternal Union Of The Elect Of God Unto Him<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of Other Eternal\u00a0 <\/span>And Immanent Acts In God, Particularly Adoption And Justification<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of The Everlasting Council Between The Three Divine Persons, Concerning The Salvation Of Men<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of The Everlasting Covenant Of Grace, Between The Father, And The Son, And The Holy Spirit<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of The Part Which The Father Takes In The Covenant<\/p>\n

Chapter 9\u2014Of The Part The Son Of God, The Second Person, Has Taken In The Covenant<\/p>\n

Chapter 10\u2014Of Christ, As The Covenant Head Of The Elect<\/p>\n

Chapter 11\u2014Of Christ, The Mediator Of The Covenant<\/p>\n

Chapter 12\u2014Of Christ, The Surety Of The Covenant<\/p>\n

Chapter 13\u2014Of Christ, The Testator Of The Covenant<\/p>\n

Chapter 14\u2014Of The Concern The Spirit Of God Has In The Covenant Of Grace<\/p>\n

Chapter 15\u2014Of The Properties Of The Covenant Of Grace<\/p>\n

Chapter 16\u2014Of The Complacency And Delight God Has In Himself, And The Divine Persons In Each Other, Before Any Creature Was Brought Into Being<\/p>\n

There are thirteen chapters belonging to the third book\u2014Of The External Works Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of Creation In General<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Creation Of Angels<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Creation Of Man<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Providence Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of The Confirmation Of The Elect Angels, And The Fall Of The Non-Elect<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of Of The Honor And Happiness Of Man In A State Of Innocency\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of The Law Given To Adam, And The Covenant Made With Him In His State Of Innocence; In Which He Was The Federal Head And Representative Of His Posterity<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of The Sin And Fall Of Our First Parents<\/p>\n

Chapter 9\u2014Of The Nature, Aggravations, And Sad Effects Of The Sin Of Man<\/p>\n

Chapter 10\u2014Of The Imputation Of Adam\u2019s Sin To All His Posterity<\/p>\n

Chapter 11\u2014Of The Corruption Of Human Nature<\/p>\n

Chapter 12\u2014Of Actual Sins And Transgressions<\/p>\n

Chapter 13\u2014Of The Punishment Of Sin<\/p>\n

There are seven chapters belonging to the fourth book\u2014Of The Acts Of The Grace Of God Towards And Upon His Elect In Time<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Manifestation And Administration Of The Covenant Of Grace<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Exhibitions Of The Covenant Of Grace In The Patriarchal State<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Exhibitions Of The Covenant Of Grace Under The Mosaic Dispensation<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Covenant Of Grace, As Exhibited In The Times Of David, And The Succeeding Prophets, To The Coming Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of The Abrogation Of The Old Covenant, Or First Administration Of It, And The Introduction Of The New, Or Second Administration Of It<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of The Law Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of The Gospel<\/p>\n

There are fourteen chapters belonging to the fifth book\u2014Of The Grace Of Christ In His States Of Humiliation And Exaltation, And In The Offices Exercised By Him In Them<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Incarnation Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of Christ\u2019s State Of Humiliation<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Active Obedience Of Christ In His State Of Humiliation<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Passive Obedience Of Christ, Or Of His Sufferings And Death<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of The Burial Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of The Resurrection Of Christ From The Dead<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of The Ascension Of Christ To Heaven<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of The Session Of Christ At The Right Hand Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 9\u2014Of The Prophetic Office Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 10\u2014Of Priestly Office Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 11\u2014Of The Intercession Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 12\u2014Of Christ\u2019s Blessing His People As A Priest<\/p>\n

Chapter 13\u2014Of The Kingly Office Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 14\u2014Of The Spiritual Reign Of Christ<\/p>\n

There are fifteen chapters belonging to the sixth book\u2014Of The Blessings Of Grace, And The Doctrines Of It<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of Redemption By Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Causes Of Redemption By Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Objects Of Redemption By Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of Those Texts Of Scripture Which Seem To Favor Universal Redemption<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of The Satisfaction Of Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of Propitiation, Atonement, And Reconciliation, As Ascribed To Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of The Pardon Of Sin<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of Justification<\/p>\n

Chapter 9\u2014Of Adoption<\/p>\n

Chapter 10\u2014Of The Liberty Of The Sons Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 11\u2014Of Regeneration<\/p>\n

Chapter 12\u2014Of Effectual Calling<\/p>\n

Chapter 13\u2014Of Conversion<\/p>\n

Chapter 14\u2014Of Sanctification<\/p>\n

Chapter 15\u2014Of The Perseverance Of The Saints<\/p>\n

There are eleven chapters belonging to the seventh book\u2014Of The Final State Of Men<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Death Of The Body<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Immortality Of The Soul<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Separate State Of The Soul Until The Resurrection, And Its Employment In That State<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Resurrection Of The Body<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of The Second Coming Of Christ, And His Personal Appearance<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of The Conflagration Of The Universe<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of The New Heavens And Earth, And The Inhabitants Of Them<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of The Millennium, Or Personal Reign Of Christ With The Saints On The New Earth A Thousand Years<\/p>\n

Chapter 9\u2014Of The Last And General Judgment<\/p>\n

Chapter 10\u2014Of The Final State Of The Wicked In Hell\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 11\u2014Of The Final State Of The Saints In Heaven<\/p>\n

And so, we have in Gill\u2019s body of doctrinal theology seven books, or branches of theology, composed of one-hundred-and-seven chapters in total.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming now to Gill\u2019s body of practical theology, this was also arranged under the heading of four \u201cbooks\u201d, or branches of theology:<\/p>\n

Book 1: Of The Worship Of God<\/p>\n

Book 2: Of External Worship, As Public<\/p>\n

Book 3: Of The Public Ordinances Of Divine Worship<\/p>\n

Book 4: Of Private Worship, Or Various Duties, Domestic, Civil And Moral.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An Appendix is placed at the end, which is a dissertation on the baptism of Jewish Proselytes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are twenty-four chapters belonging to the first book\u2014Of The Worship Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Worship Of God, Or Practical Religion Of The Object Of Worship<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of Internal Worship, And Of Godliness The Groundwork Of It<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Knowledge Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of Repentance Towards God<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of The Fear Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of Faith In God And In Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of Trust And Confidence In God<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of The Grace Of Hope<\/p>\n

Chapter 9\u2014Of The Grace Of Love<\/p>\n

Chapter 10\u2014Of Spiritual Joy<\/p>\n

Chapter 11\u2014Of Peace And Tranquility Of Mind<\/p>\n

Chapter 12\u2014Of Contentment Of Mind<\/p>\n

Chapter 13\u2014Of Thankfulness To God<\/p>\n

Chapter 14\u2014Of Humility<\/p>\n

Chapter 15\u2014Of Self-Denial<\/p>\n

Chapter 16\u2014Of Resignation To The Will Of God<\/p>\n

Chapter 17\u2014Of Patience<\/p>\n

Chapter 18\u2014Of Christian Fortitude<\/p>\n

Chapter 19\u2014Of Zeal<\/p>\n

Chapter 20\u2014Of Wisdom Or Prudence<\/p>\n

Chapter 21\u2014Of Godly Sincerity<\/p>\n

Chapter 22\u2014Of Spiritual Mindedness<\/p>\n

Chapter 23\u2014Of A Good Conscience<\/p>\n

Chapter 24\u2014Of Communion With God<\/p>\n

There are six chapters belonging to the second book\u2014Of External Worship, As Public<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Nature Of A Gospel Church, the Seat Of Public Worship<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Duties Of The Member Of A Church To Each Other<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Officers Of A Church, Particularly Pastors<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Duties Of Members Of Churches To Their Pastors<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of Of The Office Of Deacons<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of The Discipline Of A Church Of Christ<\/p>\n

There are eight chapters belonging to the third book\u2014Of The Public Ordinances Of Divine Worship<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of Baptism<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Lord\u2019s Supper<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Public Ministry Of The Word<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Public Hearing Of The Word<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of Public Prayer<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014Of The Lord\u2019s Prayer<\/p>\n

Chapter 7\u2014Of Singing Psalms, As A Part Of Public Worship<\/p>\n

Chapter 8\u2014Of The Circumstances Of Public Worship, As To Place And Time<\/p>\n

There are six chapters belonging to the fourth book\u2014Of Private Worship, Or Various Duties, Domestic, Civil And Moral.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014Of The Respective Duties Of Husband And Wife<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014Of The Respective Duties Of Parents And Children<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014Of The Respective Duties Of Masters And Servants<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014Of The Respective Duties Of Magistrates And Subjects<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014Of Good Works In General<\/p>\n

Chapter 6\u2014A Compendium Or Summary Of The Decalogue Or Ten Commandments<\/p>\n

There are five chapters belonging to the appendix\u2014A Dissertation Concerning The Baptism Of Jewish Proselytes<\/p>\n

Chapter 1\u2014A Dissertation Concerning The Baptism Of Jewish Proselytes Of The Various Sorts Of Proselytes Among The Jews<\/p>\n

Chapter 2\u2014The Occasion Of This Dissertation<\/p>\n

Chapter 3\u2014The Proof Of The Baptism Of Jewish Proselytes Inquired Into; Whether There Is Any Proof Of It Before, At, Or Quickly After The Times Of John And Christ<\/p>\n

Chapter 4\u2014The Proof Of This Custom Only From The Talmuds And Talmudical Writers<\/p>\n

Chapter 5\u2014The Reasons Why Christian Baptism Is Not Founded On, And Taken From, The Pretended Jewish Baptism Of Israelites And Proselytes<\/p>\n

And so, we have in Gill\u2019s body of practical theology four books and an appendix, composed of forty-nine chapters in total. When the body of doctrinal and practical theologies are combined, there are a total of eleven books, one appendix and one-hundred-and-fifty-six chapters in all. Indeed, this is a comprehensive and exhaustive study on systematic theology. If you do not have a printed copy of Gill\u2019s theology, please reach out to me as I can either supply you with a free PDF copy, or point you in the right direction on obtaining a printed copy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I do hope, my dear friends, you are excited to look into these matters. I am excited to go through them with you. And with the Lord\u2019s blessing, we will grow together in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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