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What Does it Mean to Pray in Jesus’ Name? (podcast)
Greg considers the phrase ‘in Jesus’ name’ and unpacks what that might mean. He also shows why the phrase is important for One-ness Pentecostals.
Episode 481
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Tags: Discipleship, Prayer
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