The Dallas Willard Podcast 51. The Mark of the Disciple (1978)
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Sep 29, 2025 
Dallas Willard, a renowned Christian philosopher and author, shares profound insights on discipleship and the transformative power of love. He discusses how true obedience leads to an abundant life and clarifies what it means to forsake everything for the kingdom. Willard emphasizes love as the unmistakable mark of a disciple, and he warns against pride and envy, which can harm the church. The conversation also explores the relationship between being a disciple and making disciples through imitation and transparent living. A must-listen for those seeking deeper spiritual growth!
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Salvation Is More Than A Future Ticket
- Salvation includes forgiveness, inner transformation, and power over evil, not just a ticket to heaven.
- Dallas Willard insists abundant life begins now through these three dimensions of redemption.
Obedience As The Doorway To Abundance
- Obedience is the single key to the abundant life and must be embraced, not avoided.
- Do surrender to Christ's easy yoke to experience true joy and freedom.
Forsaking All Means Kingdom Priority
- Forsaking all means placing the kingdom first, not necessarily abandoning possessions.
- The core issue is whether what you own owns you, not the mere presence of goods.