Francis Chan and the Bible

An episode of the The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast podcast, hosted by Discipleship.org, titled "Francis Chan and the Bible" was published on November 5, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

November 5, 2025 ·43m · The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

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Summary

The Authority of Scripture: A Call to True Discipleship In this powerful session, Francis Chan discusses the irreplaceable role of the Bible in true discipleship. Highlighting the importance of scripture as the guide and manual for living a God-honoring life, Chan calls for a return to trembling at God's Word. He emphasizes the necessity of obedience, moving beyond mere knowledge to living out the teachings of the Bible. Drawing insights from Isaiah 66:2 and the Great Commission, Chan and other leaders explore the challenges of contemporary discipleship, the vital connection between understanding and action, and the importance of community in obeying God's Word. This session is a call to deepen your reverence for scripture and allows it to transform both personal and communal life. Check out Discipleship.org for free resources on disciple making: https://discipleship.org/resources/ Key Takeaways 00:00 Welcome to Francis Chan's Session on Scripture and Discipleship00:40 The Importance of Scripture in Discipleship01:14 Embracing Scripture's Authority01:52 Personal Transformation Through Scripture03:08 The Power of Biblical Resources in Modern Times03:31 Trembling at God's Word: A Call for Reverence06:33 Obedience Over Knowledge: The True Measure of Discipleship16:51 Embracing Suffering and Obedience in Following Christ22:26 Practical Steps Towards Biblical Obedience and Discipleship39:50 The Ultimate Goal: Becoming Like Christ Through Scripture For more information about Discipleship.org. visit our website or reach out too us at [email protected] Stay informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr

Episode Description

The Authority of Scripture: A Call to True Discipleship

In this powerful session, Francis Chan discusses the irreplaceable role of the Bible in true discipleship. Highlighting the importance of scripture as the guide and manual for living a God-honoring life, Chan calls for a return to trembling at God's Word. He emphasizes the necessity of obedience, moving beyond mere knowledge to living out the teachings of the Bible. Drawing insights from Isaiah 66:2 and the Great Commission, Chan and other leaders explore the challenges of contemporary discipleship, the vital connection between understanding and action, and the importance of community in obeying God's Word. This session is a call to deepen your reverence for scripture and allows it to transform both personal and communal life.

Check out Discipleship.org for free resources on disciple making: https://discipleship.org/resources/

Key Takeaways 00:00 Welcome to Francis Chan's Session on Scripture and Discipleship 00:40 The Importance of Scripture in Discipleship 01:14 Embracing Scripture's Authority 01:52 Personal Transformation Through Scripture 03:08 The Power of Biblical Resources in Modern Times 03:31 Trembling at God's Word: A Call for Reverence 06:33 Obedience Over Knowledge: The True Measure of Discipleship 16:51 Embracing Suffering and Obedience in Following Christ 22:26 Practical Steps Towards Biblical Obedience and Discipleship 39:50 The Ultimate Goal: Becoming Like Christ Through Scripture

For more information about Discipleship.org. visit our website or reach out too us at [email protected]

Stay informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr