Movement Conversations: Rethinking Faith with Dr. Matthew Bates
Is our understanding of faith too shallow for real disciple-making? In this intellectually rich episode of Movement Conversations, Dr. Matthew Bates joins the New Generations team to challenge conventional thinking around the Gospel, discipleship, and the role of obedience in salvation.
What Is Biblical Faith—and Why Does It Matter for Movements?
Dr. Bates, author of Salvation by Allegiance Alone, dives into key theological frameworks that reshape how we approach disciple making and spiritual formation. This conversation explores:
- The difference between belief and allegiance in biblical Greek
- How the Western church may have unintentionally diluted the Gospel
- Why obedience is not legalism—but the fruit of authentic faith
Key Highlights from the Conversation:
- The role of allegiance in the Great Commission
- Faith as covenantal loyalty, not just cognitive agreement
- Theological foundations for obedience-based discipleship
- What movements can learn from biblical scholarship
This isn’t just academic—it’s deeply practical. If you care about movements, the Gospel, and the integrity of your discipleship model, this conversation will equip and challenge you.
Presented by New Generations’ Movement Conversations featuring special guest Dr. Matthew Bates.
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