Lecture by Dr. Tony Evans at New Hope Christian Fellowship

Introduction

• Dr. Tony Evans, a prominent Evangelical leader and pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, speaks at New Hope Christian Fellowship.
• Dr. Evans discusses his books: "Kingdom Man," "Kingdom Woman," "Victory in Spiritual Warfare," and "Destiny."
• He emphasizes the importance of bringing God's truth and being involved in spiritual warfare.

The Role of Christians

• Compares Christians to NFL officials:
  • Officials (Christians) represent a higher authority (God) and bring order to chaos.
  • They operate according to guidelines from above, not personal opinions.
• Christians are part of God’s officiating team in a chaotic world.

The Great Commission (Matthew 28)

• The only scheduled meeting Jesus called between His resurrection and ascension.
• Three groups were present:
  • The 11 Disciples
  • 500 Brethren
  • Present-day followers
• Purpose: To commission disciples to represent His kingdom.

Key Points from the Meeting

• Authority of Christ:
  • All authority in heaven and earth is given to Jesus.
  • "Ecusia" (authorized use of power) vs. "Dunamis" (power).
  • Disciples are authorized to act on His behalf.
• Command to Make Disciples:
  • Not just converts, but disciples consistently operating under Christ's rule.
  • A disciple allows Christ to dictate their earthly decisions.

Discipleship vs. Christianity

• Discipleship involves consistent application of Christ’s rule in life, not mere church attendance.
• Disciples are expected to infuse Jesus’s mindset and actions in daily life.

Implications of Discipleship

• Go, Baptize, Teach:
  • Go: Declare allegiance to Jesus publicly.
    • Faith should be visible in enemy territory.
  • Baptize: Identification with Christ through immersion; prioritize faith over other identifiers.
  • Teach: Teach obedience to Christ's commands for true transformation.

Practical Application and Conclusion

• Discipleship involves visibly and verbally following Christ.
• Use the authority given by association with Christ to influence the world.
• Importance of visible representation as Christians in society.
• Encouragement to live out faith in all areas of life to transform chaos into order.