Understanding the Presence of God (Ryan Lister)

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Understanding the Presence of God (Ryan Lister)

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Oct 19, 2020

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Ryan Lister discusses what it means when the Bible says that God is with us. He unpacks the idea of the presence of God throughout Scripture, addresses common misconceptions about what that phrase really means, and highlights how Jesus, God in the flesh, stands as the ultimate example of God drawing near to his people.

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Oct 19, 2020

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This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life.

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Understanding the Presence of God (Ryan Lister)

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