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John Decreases, Jesus Increases (Part 2)
The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the shift from John the Baptist to Jesus and how it reflects a future trend in bringing attention to Jesus. While John's fasting and mourning were not effective in attracting people, Jesus embraced a more joyful and social approach. Gregg notes the importance of belief in Jesus for obtaining eternal life and reminds listeners of the value of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Through biblical passages and anecdotes, Gregg offers insights into the teachings of Jesus and John the Baptist.
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In this talk by Steve Gregg, he discusses the interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4. He argues that the woman was not a perfec
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