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Jesus Prayer for the Church (Part 2)
The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
In this piece, Steve Gregg explores Jesus' prayer for the church in John 17. Gregg emphasizes the importance of believing not just in the name of Jesus, but also in his character and teachings. Jesus prayed for his followers to be sanctified and unified, and to share in his glory. Gregg notes that having a seared conscience can lead to departing from faith, and that Christians should expect to experience both sorrow and joy. Jesus also prayed for believers to remain in the world, engaging with it as ambassadors for Christ. Finally, Gregg highlights the importance of unity among believers as a sign of the truth of Jesus' message.
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Next in this series
Gethsemane (Part 1)
The Life and Teachings of Christ
Steve Gregg explains the account of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane found in Mark chapter 14. Jesus was troubled and stressed by the severity of wha
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Gethsemane (Part 2)
The Life and Teachings of Christ
In "Gethsemane (Part 2)", Steve Gregg discusses the events leading up to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. He explores the mysterious incident of a young
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Jesus Prayer for the Church (Part 1)
The Life and Teachings of Christ
In this prayer for the Church, Jesus asks the Father to keep the name of His disciples and sanctify them in truth. He also asks that His disciples and
Series by Steve Gregg
Gospel of Luke
In this 32-part series, Steve Gregg provides in-depth commentary and historical context on each chapter of the Gospel of Luke, shedding new light on i
Acts
Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the book of Acts, providing insights on the early church, the actions of the apostles, and the mission to s
3 John
In this series from biblical scholar Steve Gregg, the book of 3 John is examined to illuminate the early developments of church government and leaders
Malachi
Steve Gregg's in-depth exploration of the book of Malachi provides insight into why the Israelites were not prospering, discusses God's election, and
Ezra
Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the book of Ezra, providing historical context, insights, and commentary on the challenges faced by the Jew
Romans
Steve Gregg's 29-part series teaching verse by verse through the book of Romans, discussing topics such as justification by faith, reconciliation, and
Toward a Radically Christian Counterculture
Steve Gregg presents a vision for building a distinctive and holy Christian culture that stands in opposition to the values of the surrounding secular
2 John
This is a single-part Bible study on the book of 2 John by Steve Gregg. In it, he examines the authorship and themes of the letter, emphasizing the im
Ecclesiastes
Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring its themes of mortality, the emptiness of worldly pursuits, and the imp
The Beatitudes
Steve Gregg teaches through the Beatitudes in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
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