The Loving God
Knowing GodSteve Gregg
Summary: Steve Gregg explores the concept of loving God and the dynamics of relationships with Him. He emphasizes that every person has the potential for a relationship with God, even those who initially approach Him with hostility or rebellion. Gregg highlights Jesus' manifestation of God's love and emphasizes that loving God requires surrendering oneself and prioritizing God's pleasure over our own. He discusses the dangers of idolatry and the importance of obedience as a demonstration of love for God. Gregg also reflects on the natural and covenantal aspects of jealousy in the context of God's relationship with His people.
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Fellowship with God (Part 1)
Knowing God
Discover the profound significance of fellowship with God as Steve Gregg eloquently shares insights on the shared oneness, celebration of unity, and m
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Fellowship with God (Part 2)
Knowing God
Discover the essence of fellowship with God as Steve Gregg unveils the Biblical truth that God desires to have a relationship with us. Through various
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The Fear God
Knowing God
Steve Gregg delves into the concept of fearing God in this thought-provoking exploration. While some may view the Old Testament God as wrathful and fe
Series by Steve Gregg
Evangelism
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Experience the prophetic words of Zephaniah, written in 612 B.C., as Steve Gregg vividly brings to life the impending judgement, destruction, and hope
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In Steve Gregg's engaging exploration of the book of Haggai, he highlights its historical context and key themes often overlooked in this prophetic wo
Job
In this 11-part series, Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the book of Job, discussing topics such as suffering, wisdom, and God's role in hum
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This series by Steve Gregg is a verse-by-verse study through 2 Corinthians, covering various themes such as new creation, justification, comfort durin
Philemon
Steve Gregg teaches a verse-by-verse study of the book of Philemon, examining the historical context and themes, and drawing insights from Paul's pray
Authority of Scriptures
Steve Gregg teaches on the authority of the Scriptures.
The Narrow Path is the radio and internet ministry of Steve Gregg, a servant Bible teacher to
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