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Dr. Tony Evans on Christian Discipleship
Sep 17, 2024
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.
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