Ephesians 2

EphesiansSteve Gregg
In this teaching, Steve Gregg delves into Ephesians 2 and discusses the concept of salvation by grace through faith. He notes that salvation is a gift from God and that even faith itself is a gift. Gregg also discusses the struggle between the desires of the flesh and the desires of the spirit and the importance of repentance and surrendering to the Lordship of Christ. He goes on to emphasize that in Christ, there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile and that the church is a spiritual habitation built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ.
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Ephesians 4:1 - 4:11
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Steve Gregg discusses Ephesians 4:1-11, highlighting a turning point in the book. Gregg emphasizes the importance of correct understanding of doctrine
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In this talk, Steve Gregg focuses on Ephesians 1:6-23 and discusses the relationship between the church, God the Father, and Christ. He emphasizes the
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