Matthew 18:21 - 18:35
Gospel of MatthewSteve Gregg
In this discourse, Steve Gregg discusses the parable from Matthew 18:21-35 and its relevance to the central message of the Christian gospel. He emphasizes the idea that Jesus' atoning death secured the ability for humanity to stand before God forgiven of sin. Through this parable, Gregg elucidates the importance of mercy and forgiveness in the Christian faith, and how unforgiveness can lead to ongoing and permanent judgment. He stresses the need for Christians to extend mercy to others as God has extended mercy to us.
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Matthew 19:1 - 19:9
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In this discourse, Steve Gregg examines the issue of divorce and remarriage based on Matthew 19:1-9, where Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees. Gregg
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Matthew 19:10 - 19:12
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Steve Gregg explains in his talk on Matthew 19:10-12 that although the state may grant a divorce, it does not mean that God recognizes it. When Christ
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Matthew 18:19 - 18:20
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Steve Gregg provides an interpretation of Matthew 18:19-20, where Jesus refers to "the church" twice. The first instance is in Chapter 16 where Jesus
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