22. Be Authentically Faithful with People | John Ortberg
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Jul 15, 2025
Discover the power of authenticity in relationships and faithfulness to God. An overlooked Bible verse draws attention to Tertius, a humble scribe, highlighting his significance in a society that often reduces people to mere numbers. This exploration contrasts the depersonalization of modern technology with the biblical belief in everyone's inherent worth. Join a conversation about recognizing the dignity of the unsung, urging listeners to appreciate and uplift those who are often marginalized and overlooked.
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Paul Honors a 'Nobody'
Paul dignifies a scribe named Tertius, who was considered a nobody in the ancient world.
This shows a revolutionary view of human dignity and personhood beyond social status.
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AI Used in Dating Conversation
A man uses artificial intelligence for advice on his dating conversation while his date is gone.
This illustrates how technology can depersonalize human interaction in modern life.
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Name to Personhood Revolution
In Roman culture, many people were reduced to numbers, with names like "Tertius" meaning "third".
But Paul expands spiritual brotherhood to include those often overlooked and unnamed, affirming their dignity.
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Today’s episode of We Should Get Out More might just be an introduction to your new favorite Bible verse. It’s an often-overlooked passage in Romans 16:22: “I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.” And while this might seem like a verse you’d look past, it’s significant because it’s Paul offering dignity to someone the world considered insignificant. Tertius was a scribe (maybe even a slave) whose name means “third.” In the ancient world, people were often reduced from a name down to a number. But counter culturally, Paul stops mid-letter to let Tertius speak.
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