The Fatherhood of God
Knowing GodSteve Gregg
In this thought-provoking exploration, Steve Gregg delves into the concept of God as a Father and its significance. He highlights how the term "Father" was not commonly used to refer to God in the Old Testament, but it became more explicit with the incarnation of Jesus. Gregg discusses the spiritual adoption and the familial relationship between believers and God, emphasizing the loving and caring nature of God as a Father. He also addresses potential misconceptions about God's anger and wrath in the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of understanding God as a loving and committed Father figure.
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Deity of Christ (Part 1)
Knowing God
This transcript explores the concept of the deity of Christ as discussed by Steve Gregg. Gregg delves into the arguments raised against the doctrine,
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Deity of Christ (Part 2)
Knowing God
Explore the concept of Christ's deity and sonship in relation to divine titles as Steve Gregg delves into the biblical evidence in this thought-provok
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The Trinity
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Steve Gregg provides a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of the Trinity in his teachings. He addresses the challenges in understanding how
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Steve Gregg teaches on the authority of the Scriptures.
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