The Fatherhood of God
Individual TopicsSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg discusses the concept of God as Father and its centrality in Jesus' teachings, emphasizing its therapeutic and instructive effect on our understanding of fatherhood. Gregg argues that the anti-father attitude prevalent in modern society can limit our ability to give God the reverence and honor He deserves, and that understanding God's fatherly nature can help fill the gaps caused by the inadequacy of earthly fathers. Through God's fatherhood, we can feel secure both physically and spiritually, and affliction and suffering become meaningful in shaping us for a greater purpose.
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The Five Points of Calvinism - An Overview
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In this overview, Steve Gregg describes Calvinism, a theological system that emphasizes God's absolute control over everything that happens. The five
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The Grace of Contentment
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In this thought-provoking piece, Steve Gregg discusses the miraculous work of grace that is contentment, arguing that it is not a natural state for fa
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The Bible and Gender Identity
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In this discussion, Steve Gregg highlights the traditional biblical view on gender identity, which aligns with societal tradition. The increasing phen
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