The Holy Post Book Club gave me a copy of the book, Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus: Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard by Dave Ripper.
Dallas Willard was a philosopher and a devoted follower of Jesus. This book was written by a fan of Dallas Willard who tries to summarize how Dallas Willard approached the Bible and encourages the reader to follow Dallas’ methods.
Google AI summarizes the book very well:
A key idea from “Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus: Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard” is that the goal of reading the Bible is not just about gaining knowledge, but about encountering God personally and experiencing transformation through His Word. This aligns with Willard’s emphasis on the importance of spiritual formation and living a “with-God life”. The book encourages readers to move beyond simply studying the Bible to engaging in an ongoing conversation with God through scripture, becoming more attuned to His voice and His will.
- It shifts the focus from information to transformation:It highlights that the Bible is not just a book of facts, but a means of encountering the living God.
- It emphasizes personal relationship:The book encourages readers to see scripture as an invitation to a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus.
- It aligns with Willard’s teachings:It reflects Dallas Willard’s emphasis on spiritual formation and the importance of living in God’s kingdom.
- It encourages active engagement:It calls for an active, ongoing conversation with God through the scriptures, rather than passive reading.
I respected Dallas and find the summary of his approach to be great. I am not as much of a devotee of Dallas as the author is.
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