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Man of the Tombs (Part 1)

The Life and Teachings of Christ
The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg

In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the well-known biblical story of the man possessed by demons and healed by Jesus. He addresses the apparent contradictions in the different mentions of the story in the Gospels and emphasizes the meekness of Jesus in dealing with the situation. Gregg also points out that not all demon-possessed individuals are necessarily completely controlled by demonic spirits and highlights the broader philosophical questions surrounding the concept of demons and spiritual bondage.

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