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Steve Gregg discusses the second and third generations of the Reformed movement, which led to the emergence of denominations and movements characterized by a real move of God and the Holy Spirit, such as the Pietism movement, the Methodist movement, and the two Great Awakenings. Gregg mentions notable figures such as John Wesley, George Whitefield, and Jonathan Edwards, who were instrumental in the revival of orthodoxy in Europe during the 17th and early 18th centuries. He also highlights the importance of personal piety and moral discipline in these movements.
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