I don’t know if I’ve ever heard anyone say that about the will before but it’s something I needed to hear. I’ll never forget my daughter saying that she felt positive about changes were going to happen because I was one of the strongest persons she knew. I was in the process of coming back to faith and later regretted not saying anything to her about His strength, His wisdom, His Holy Spirit…..
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:25 *📖 Understanding the foundational role of creation in redemption* - Creation is the starting point for understanding redemption. - Justification and glorification hinge on the foundational understanding of creation. - Your identity in creation sets the stage for your relationship with God. 02:50 *🙏 The dynamic interaction of grace and knowledge* - Grace involves continuous interaction with God, not just forgiveness. - Knowledge, biblically, implies an interactive relationship with God. - Growing in grace and knowledge is an active imperative for believers. 08:00 *🌱 Perseverance, character, and hope* - Hope anticipates good and counters fear, which anticipates evil. - Tribulations provide opportunities to witness God's care and build perseverance. - Perseverance leads to character development, forming a routine of easy obedience. 10:33 *🧠 Understanding the active role in spiritual growth* - Active participation is crucial in spiritual growth; it's not merely a passive process. - Scriptures like Colossians emphasize actively putting on characteristics of Christ. - Churches should facilitate growth at all stages of a believer's life. 13:29 *🌍 The role of discipleship in the church* - The gospel should naturally produce disciples, not just consumers. - Discipleship involves actively engaging in learning and growth. - Churches need to teach and foster active discipleship in all members. 20:34 *🙏 Prayer and giving as foundational practices* - Prayer and giving are primary steps into engaging with the Kingdom of God. - Both practices develop character and deepen spiritual growth. - Churches must teach the significance of prayer and giving in spiritual formation. 29:23 *🌟 Establishing trust in God's goodness* - Trust in God starts with understanding and believing in His goodness. - Teaching about God's goodness involves exploring creation, Christ, and personal history. - Building trust in God's goodness is fundamental for spiritual development. 31:06 *🙏 Surrendering to God's goodness* - Understanding the shift from guilt to belief in God's goodness. - Many view God as a judge waiting to punish, which distorts the message of God's love. - John Wesley's approach emphasized preaching love and kindness as central to Christian faith. 35:51 *🛠️ Understanding Spiritual Formation* - Spiritual formation entails developing Christ-like character across all dimensions of personality. - The process aligns with loving God and loving others, integrating will, mind, emotions, body, and social context. - Effective spiritual formation aims for character transformation, not just behavioral compliance. 40:04 *🌱 Surrendering the Will to God* - Surrendering the will to God is pivotal in spiritual growth and discipleship. - Willpower alone is insufficient; it must collaborate with thoughts, emotions, and spiritual guidance. - The surrender of the will marks a profound commitment to allowing God's guidance in life decisions. 01:02:11 *📚 Considering the implications of personal decisions* - The aftermath of personal decisions, such as confession and repentance, shapes one's spiritual journey. - Understanding how decisions impact one's spiritual state and the path forward. - Addressing theological questions on the necessity of re-salvation based on subsequent actions. 01:03:23 *🙏 Surrendering the will and its implications* - Surrendering one's will to God doesn't automatically imply surrendering other aspects of life. - Examining the complexities of surrendering different parts of oneself to God. - Highlighting the importance of comprehensive spiritual surrender in the Christian faith. 01:04:20 *💡 Importance of foundational theological ideas* - Emphasizing the fundamental theological concept of God's love for the world. - Discussing the transformative power of understanding and embracing foundational theological truths. - Exploring how theological ideas influence emotional responses and decision-making. 01:06:19 *🌱 Cultivating spiritual growth through disciplines* - The role of spiritual disciplines in shaping emotions and thoughts. - Utilizing spiritual disciplines to align feelings with theological truths. - Understanding the transformative process facilitated by spiritual disciplines. 01:11:24 *🌍 Approach to youth ministry and discipleship* - Critiquing decision-driven youth ministry and advocating for a more thoughtful approach. - Empowering young people through respectful engagement and critical thinking. - Fostering environments where youth can develop genuine faith and convictions. Made with HARPA AI
I am not sure what Dallas's point is in the opening when he says that it is not the cross or forgiveness of sins that matters, but Christ's living presence. However, without the cross, resurrection, how can we possibly have the living Christ to be in relationship with. I agree that justification should be put out of our heads. What am I missing?
Dallas is brilliant, along with C.S. Lewis, NT Wright, and John Bergsma, he is opening my eyes to the salvation story and the Gospel in new ways. May he rest in peace and God bless him.
He was so intelligent I can't get enough of his teachings and the light reflection on the board looks like angel wings 🤣
chicken an Bologna, agreed about Dr. Willards teaching. You’re seeing angel wings is intriguing…..
The God of grace and love inspires us to choose life not death.
Thank You God for the gift Dallas still is🕊
Amen
Prayer & giving entry points into the kingdom of God
I don’t know if I’ve ever heard anyone say that about the will before but it’s something I needed to hear. I’ll never forget my daughter saying that she felt positive about changes were going to happen because I was one of the strongest persons she knew. I was in the process of coming back to faith and later regretted not saying anything to her about His strength, His wisdom, His Holy Spirit…..
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:25 *📖 Understanding the foundational role of creation in redemption*
- Creation is the starting point for understanding redemption.
- Justification and glorification hinge on the foundational understanding of creation.
- Your identity in creation sets the stage for your relationship with God.
02:50 *🙏 The dynamic interaction of grace and knowledge*
- Grace involves continuous interaction with God, not just forgiveness.
- Knowledge, biblically, implies an interactive relationship with God.
- Growing in grace and knowledge is an active imperative for believers.
08:00 *🌱 Perseverance, character, and hope*
- Hope anticipates good and counters fear, which anticipates evil.
- Tribulations provide opportunities to witness God's care and build perseverance.
- Perseverance leads to character development, forming a routine of easy obedience.
10:33 *🧠 Understanding the active role in spiritual growth*
- Active participation is crucial in spiritual growth; it's not merely a passive process.
- Scriptures like Colossians emphasize actively putting on characteristics of Christ.
- Churches should facilitate growth at all stages of a believer's life.
13:29 *🌍 The role of discipleship in the church*
- The gospel should naturally produce disciples, not just consumers.
- Discipleship involves actively engaging in learning and growth.
- Churches need to teach and foster active discipleship in all members.
20:34 *🙏 Prayer and giving as foundational practices*
- Prayer and giving are primary steps into engaging with the Kingdom of God.
- Both practices develop character and deepen spiritual growth.
- Churches must teach the significance of prayer and giving in spiritual formation.
29:23 *🌟 Establishing trust in God's goodness*
- Trust in God starts with understanding and believing in His goodness.
- Teaching about God's goodness involves exploring creation, Christ, and personal history.
- Building trust in God's goodness is fundamental for spiritual development.
31:06 *🙏 Surrendering to God's goodness*
- Understanding the shift from guilt to belief in God's goodness.
- Many view God as a judge waiting to punish, which distorts the message of God's love.
- John Wesley's approach emphasized preaching love and kindness as central to Christian faith.
35:51 *🛠️ Understanding Spiritual Formation*
- Spiritual formation entails developing Christ-like character across all dimensions of personality.
- The process aligns with loving God and loving others, integrating will, mind, emotions, body, and social context.
- Effective spiritual formation aims for character transformation, not just behavioral compliance.
40:04 *🌱 Surrendering the Will to God*
- Surrendering the will to God is pivotal in spiritual growth and discipleship.
- Willpower alone is insufficient; it must collaborate with thoughts, emotions, and spiritual guidance.
- The surrender of the will marks a profound commitment to allowing God's guidance in life decisions.
01:02:11 *📚 Considering the implications of personal decisions*
- The aftermath of personal decisions, such as confession and repentance, shapes one's spiritual journey.
- Understanding how decisions impact one's spiritual state and the path forward.
- Addressing theological questions on the necessity of re-salvation based on subsequent actions.
01:03:23 *🙏 Surrendering the will and its implications*
- Surrendering one's will to God doesn't automatically imply surrendering other aspects of life.
- Examining the complexities of surrendering different parts of oneself to God.
- Highlighting the importance of comprehensive spiritual surrender in the Christian faith.
01:04:20 *💡 Importance of foundational theological ideas*
- Emphasizing the fundamental theological concept of God's love for the world.
- Discussing the transformative power of understanding and embracing foundational theological truths.
- Exploring how theological ideas influence emotional responses and decision-making.
01:06:19 *🌱 Cultivating spiritual growth through disciplines*
- The role of spiritual disciplines in shaping emotions and thoughts.
- Utilizing spiritual disciplines to align feelings with theological truths.
- Understanding the transformative process facilitated by spiritual disciplines.
01:11:24 *🌍 Approach to youth ministry and discipleship*
- Critiquing decision-driven youth ministry and advocating for a more thoughtful approach.
- Empowering young people through respectful engagement and critical thinking.
- Fostering environments where youth can develop genuine faith and convictions.
Made with HARPA AI
thanks for providing summary. When I tried to copy and paste (3X) to pages, each time pages shut down. do you know why this would happen?
I think because it was AI generated.
Around 37:00 he start talking about the subject of the whole person.
I am not sure what Dallas's point is in the opening when he says that it is not the cross or forgiveness of sins that matters, but Christ's living presence. However, without the cross, resurrection, how can we possibly have the living Christ to be in relationship with. I agree that justification should be put out of our heads. What am I missing?
Dallas is brilliant, along with C.S. Lewis, NT Wright, and John Bergsma, he is opening my eyes to the salvation story and the Gospel in new ways. May he rest in peace and God bless him.
“Put out of our heads” - I think you nailed it and didn’t miss anything. I took it as him saying to take it out of the realm of the intellect.