Become New with John Ortberg Episode 4 - Come to Believe
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Feb 22, 2021 A thoughtful look at skepticism, faith, and the first steps toward belief. Listeners hear why doubt can protect against false authority and spark honest inquiry. Historical examples show when skepticism was necessary. An invitation to test truth by doing the next right thing closes the conversation.
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Faith Starts With Admitting Powerlessness
- Faith begins when I admit I am powerless to become the person I want to be.
- John Ortberg frames the journey as moving from ashes to recognizing personal helplessness before seeking help from someone with power.
Nathaniel's Come And See Conversion
- John Ortberg recounts Nathaniel's skeptical reaction to Jesus being from Nazareth.
- Nathaniel says "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" and Philip's invitation is simply, "Come and see," which leads Nathaniel to believe.
Thomas Was Invited To Inspect The Evidence
- Ortberg tells Thomas's story as another biblical skeptic who demanded evidence of the risen Jesus.
- Jesus welcomes Thomas to look and touch the wounds rather than shaming his doubt, modeling compassionate response to skepticism.