Become New with John Ortberg 7. What Happens After I Die?
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Jun 22, 2021 Big questions about meaning and faith are explored in short, thoughtful segments. The conversation digs into why asking questions matters for spiritual growth. It contrasts resurrection with ideas of immortality and examines what salvation really means. The afterlife and varied views on judgment and consequence are surveyed with honesty and hope.
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Beastie Boys Book Was My Daughter's
- Ortberg answers a lighter listener question about a Beastie Boys book seen during a prior recording.
- He explains the book belonged to his daughter and son-in-law and he only noticed after listeners pointed it out.
Saved Means Transformation Not Just A Ticket
- Being saved means being redeemed and transformed now, not merely securing a ticket to heaven after death.
- John Ortberg contrasts trusting an arrangement with trusting Jesus as a person who shapes your present life and future restoration.
Trust Jesus As A Person Today
- Trust Jesus as a person, not merely rely on a formula or set of beliefs to guarantee eternity.
- Ortberg urges putting faith in God's character for daily choices like finances, anger, and relationships, not only afterlife assurance.
