Backsliding
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In "Backsliding," Steve Gregg delves into the topic of turning away from God and slipping backward in one's spiritual journey. He identifies two types of backsliders: those who lose ground but remain Christians, and those who defect and apostatize from the faith. Through examples from the Bible, Gregg emphasizes the importance of maintaining a passion for truth and love for God, guarding oneself against compromise, and remaining repentant when one falls into sin. While there is hope for backsliders, returning to the faith is not an easy matter and requires diligence and vigilance.
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In his discussion, Steve Gregg speaks about the decline of truth in society, attributing it to Satan's deception of Eve. He notes that society is beco
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Battle for the Truth (Part 2)
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Steve Gregg discusses the battle for truth in society and the spiritual warfare against lies and falsehoods. He argues that reality is objective and t
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In "Authority of Scripture: A Survey" by Steve Gregg, the author argues that the Bible is the final authority for Christians, containing the revealed
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