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    Fellowship: Authority

    Lambert, Lance
    July 17th, 1975
    Christian Family Conference
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    Summary

    Lance discusses the principle of authority in the context of Christian fellowship, emphasizing the absolute headship of Jesus Christ over the Church. He highlights the dangers of both a lack of authority, leading to chaos, and an overemphasis on authority, resulting in a hierarchical structure that stifles spiritual life. Lance asserts that true authority comes from recognizing Christ as the head, which fosters genuine fellowship among believers. He warns against substituting human leadership for Christ's headship, as this can lead to lifelessness in the Church. The speaker encourages believers to seek God's wisdom through prayer and to establish a direct relationship with Christ before engaging in discussions or decision-making. He stresses that the effectiveness of the Church depends on its members' connection to Christ as the head, which enables growth and unity. Lance concludes by calling for selfless leaders who embody the sacrificial nature of Christ, urging the Church to recognize and submit to His authority for true spiritual vitality.

    Outline of Main Points

    1. Introduction to the principle of authority in fellowship
    2. Importance of Christ's absolute headship over the Church
    3. Dangers of lack of authority and excessive authority
    4. True authority stems from recognizing Christ as head
    5. Need for prayer and seeking God's wisdom
    6. Connection to Christ leads to growth and unity
    7. Call for selfless leaders embodying Christ's sacrificial nature
    8. Conclusion on the necessity of submitting to Christ's authority
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