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In this fourth part of his overview of Romans, Steve Gregg addresses the difficult passage in chapter five regarding the concept of original sin. He discusses the various beliefs held by Christians regarding the impact of Adam's sin on humanity and whether or not babies are born with a sinful nature. Gregg also delves into the topic of the war between the flesh and the spirit, emphasizing the importance of striving to walk in the Spirit in order to fulfill the law of God and overcome sin. Finally, he examines chapters nine through eleven, discussing God's plan of redemption for both Jews and Gentiles and the role of the faithful remnant within Israel.
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In this overview of 1 Corinthians, Steve Gregg emphasizes the importance of unity within the church. While there may be differing interpretations of s
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Romans Overview (Part 3)
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In this overview of the book of Romans, Steve Gregg highlights the two main sections of the book, namely theological and practical. The first eight ch
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