Purity and Self-control
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Purity and Self-control
Charisma and CharacterSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg discusses the concepts of purity and self-control in his lecture. He first explores the biblical understanding of purity, which relates to moral defilement rather than simply avoiding physical contamination. He emphasizes that self-discipline is required to cultivate fruit of the spirit and avoid moral defilement. Ultimately, maintaining personal purity is necessary for Christians to achieve their highest goal of loving with a pure heart and becoming an undefiled bride for Christ.
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Steve Gregg delivers a lecture on the topic of justice, mercy, and faith, focusing on the fruit of the Spirit and biblical teachings. He emphasizes th
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Godliness and Humility
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In "Godliness and Humility," Steve Gregg explores the components of a theocentric, or God-centered, life through the lens of the fruits of the Spirit
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Kindness, Goodness and Gentleness
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In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses three fruits of the Spirit, kindness, goodness, and gentleness, and how they are related to each other. He explain
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Steve Gregg's lecture series focuses on cultivating holiness and Christian character, emphasizing the need to have God's character and to walk in the
1 Thessalonians
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Spanning 72 hours of teaching, Steve Gregg's verse by verse teaching through the Gospel of Matthew provides a thorough examination of Jesus' life and
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Evangelism
Evangelism by Steve Gregg is a 6-part series that delves into the essence of evangelism and its role in discipleship, exploring the biblical foundatio
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In this 15-part series, Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the biblical book of 1 Samuel, examining the story of David's journey to becoming k
The Holy Spirit
Steve Gregg's series "The Holy Spirit" explores the concept of the Holy Spirit and its implications for the Christian life, emphasizing genuine spirit
Word of Faith
"Word of Faith" by Steve Gregg is a four-part series that provides a detailed analysis and thought-provoking critique of the Word Faith movement's tea
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