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Mar 2023
37m 41s

Five Essentials to Overcome Sin

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Is it possible to overcome sin? It doesn’t seem possible, but in this episode Jeff brings in words from the saints and from Scripture to help us understand sin better so that we can work to overcome it. Find out what you need in order to avoid sin and strive for holiness.

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When we hear the Gospel, we gain a sensitivity to sin.

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