Enoch: The Walk of Faith | Tony Evans Sermon for the Deaf

Summary

Dr. Tony Evans delves into Hebrews 11, the 'Hall of Faith,' exploring the life of Enoch as a testament to walking by faith. He emphasizes the importance of living a life that pleases God through faith, as illustrated by Enoch's 300-year walk with God. Evans challenges viewers to become 'kingdom heroes' who align their lives with God's will, even when it means going against the cultural grain. The discussion highlights the rewards of a deep, intimate relationship with God, as seen in Enoch's life and the transformative power of faith.

Takeaways

• 📜 The script is a sermon by Dr. Tony Evans focusing on the concept of 'walking by faith' using Enoch from the Book of Hebrews as an example.
• 🛐 Enoch's life, as described in Genesis 5, demonstrates his faith through his 365 years of walking with God, which pleased God.
• 🚶‍♂️ 'Walking with God' is equated with 'walking in the Spirit' in the New Testament, signifying a lifestyle that includes God in every aspect of decision-making and daily activities.
• 👣 The act of walking with God is a step-by-step commitment over time, requiring faith as one navigates life's path with an invisible God.
• 🙏 Believing in God's existence and personal nature is fundamental to walking with Him, as is the belief that He rewards those who seek Him.
• 🌐 Walking with God often means being countercultural, as Enoch's life and prophecy against ungodliness illustrate.
• 🗣 The sermon challenges believers to not be 'convenient Christians' but to live a life that is unapologetically identified with Christ, even in a hostile environment.
• 👥 The closer one's relationship with God, the more sensitive one becomes to personal and cultural unrighteousness, as seen in Enoch's life.
• 🔊 Enoch's walk with God was not a private affair; he actively prophesied and stood against the ungodliness of his day.
• ✈️ Dr. Evans uses the analogy of airline loyalty programs to illustrate the benefits of a deep and enduring relationship with God, similar to the perks of a frequent flyer.
• 🔑 The sermon concludes with the idea that how one lives their life will determine their legacy and eternal outcome, as exemplified by Enoch's being 'taken' by God.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video script featuring Dr. Tony Evans?

The main theme of the video script is the exploration of faith as exemplified by the figures in Hebrews 11, known as the Hall of Faith, with a particular focus on Enoch and what it means to walk by faith.

What does Dr. Tony Evans suggest is the key to pleasing God?

Dr. Tony Evans suggests that the key to pleasing God is to walk with God, which involves living, walking, and acting by faith, even though God is not physically visible.

According to the script, why was Enoch pleasing to God?

Enoch was pleasing to God because he walked with God for 300 years after becoming the father of Methuselah, as described in Genesis 5:21-24.

What is the significance of Enoch being 'taken up' as mentioned in Hebrews 11:5?

Enoch being 'taken up' signifies that he was taken by God so that he did not experience death, which is a testament to his faithfulness and a reward for his walk with God.

How does the script relate the concept of walking with God to the New Testament believers?

The script relates the concept of walking with God to New Testament believers by suggesting that just as Enoch walked with God and found favor, so too should contemporary believers walk by faith to please God.

What does Dr. Tony Evans mean when he says 'walking with God' is akin to 'walking in the Spirit'?

Dr. Tony Evans implies that 'walking with God' or 'walking in the Spirit' means allowing God to be a part of one's decision-making, thought processes, schedule, and relationships, aligning one's life with God's will.

What are the two key beliefs Dr. Tony Evans mentions are necessary for walking with God?

The two key beliefs mentioned are: (1) Believing that God is personal and therefore knowable, and (2) Believing that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

How does the script use the example of Enoch to challenge the cultural norms of today?

The script uses Enoch as an example to challenge cultural norms by emphasizing that walking with God often means being out of step with the culture, as Enoch was known by God, not by men.

What is the importance of Enoch's prophecy mentioned in the script?

Enoch's prophecy, as mentioned in Jude, is important because it shows that Enoch was not just a passive believer but an active one who stood against ungodliness and prophesied judgment upon the unrighteous.

How does Dr. Tony Evans connect the concept of 'walking with God' to the idea of being a 'Kingdom Hero'?

Dr. Tony Evans connects 'walking with God' to being a 'Kingdom Hero' by suggesting that those who choose to live by faith and align their lives with God's will, even in the face of cultural opposition, are embodying the characteristics of a Kingdom Hero.

What is the final message Dr. Tony Evans conveys about the outcome of walking with God?

The final message conveyed is that how one lives, by walking with God and living a life of faith, will determine how one's life concludes, as exemplified by Enoch who was taken by God.