Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Overcoming the Great Deceiver: Truth in a World of Fakes | Exposing Deception
Sep 23, 2025
In a world overflowing with fakes, distinguishing the genuine becomes crucial. The discussion highlights how technology, like social media, fosters anxiety while substituting true connection. Misconceptions about Christianity are explored, emphasizing that salvation is based on faith, not works. Listeners learn about Satan's deceptive strategies and are encouraged to combat temptation through Scripture memorization. Ultimately, the message is one of hope—Christ's victory over sin paves the way for a genuine relationship with Him.
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Tulip Purchase That Revealed Fakery
- Greg Laurie bought tulips that looked real but were artificial and only discovered they were fake when the stems wouldn't cut.
- He uses this story to illustrate how convincing counterfeits can be and how easily we can be fooled.
Tech Opened A Pandora's Box
- Greg Laurie links technological advances like the iPhone and social media to a flood of imitators and cultural problems.
- He suggests these innovations opened Pandora's box, amplifying issues like anxiety and social contagions.
Anything But Christ
- Laurie argues culture offers
