Assembly of God/Lots wife

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  is there any relation between Lot's
  wife (pillar of salt)and the dead sea?

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Only the general geographic area.

However there is a 12 km geological ridge of pure salt in the southern part of the Dead Sea, believed to be the infamous biblical city Sodom that perished together with Gomorra. It has features like unique salt pillars, one of which is dubbed Lot's Wife, who became a pillar of salt when she looked back on the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra.

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Australian International Evangelist Matthew Starrs

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The Assemblies of God in Australia is one of my favorite denominations. It has some variations from churches with the same name in other countries, but most of these are subtle. I can answer questions about the history and operations of this denomination in many countries.

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I have ministered in 23 countries, often in AoG churches. I was trained for cross cultural ministry by the World Harvest Institute, which is the Missionary Orientation Program of the Assemblies of God in Australia.

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I hold a B.A in Psychology/Sociology, and am currently completing my Masters in Teaching. I am a Graduate of the World Harvest Institute Missionary Orientation Program and have obtained other qualifications in Youth Work, Workplace Assessment and Training, Mentoring Church Planters, and many more.

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