Become New with John Ortberg 22. How to Read the Bible Like Dallas Willard
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Sep 23, 2025 Discover how you don't need to acquire more knowledge to live a fulfilling life. Delve into the wisdom of Philippians 3, emphasizing the importance of living out what you already know. Learn about reading the Bible through an ontological lens, focusing on reality and reliability, with Psalm 23 as a key example. Hear a powerful story about Dallas Willard's calm in crises and receive a challenge to practice gospel truths like forgiveness and generosity. Embrace daily spiritual growth and transformation!
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Live Up To What You Already Know
- Paul tells believers to live up to what they already know rather than claim they've arrived spiritually.
- John Ortberg emphasizes acting on current knowledge instead of arguing over unresolved issues.
Practice One Truth Until It Transforms You
- Focus on practicing the basic biblical truth you know before moving to more advanced teachings.
- Apply that one truth repeatedly until it shapes your life, then learn the next thing.
Read Scripture To Discover What Is Real
- Dallas Willard taught that reading Scripture ontologically means seeking what is truly real.
- Ortberg says being an ontologist helps you understand the kingdom as God's ruling reality.
