Jesus Said You Can Do Greater Works - Daniel Amstutz - Charis Daily - Season 18 Ep. 6

Summary

Daniel Amstutz teaches that a Christian’s identity is not defined by past sin, personal limitations, or other people’s opinions, but by what God says about them in Christ. He presents this identity as the basis for living an abundant, supernatural life in everyday circumstances.

Main Ideas

• Believers receive a new identity in Christ. Drawing on Romans 8:2 and 2 Corinthians 5:17, Amstutz says that becoming a Christian means becoming a new creation. The former self is no longer the believer’s defining identity; the life of Christ now dwells within them.
• Jesus’ promise of “greater works” is possible through Christ. In John 14:12–14, Jesus says that believers will do His works and greater works. Amstutz emphasizes that this is accomplished not through personal ability or effort, but through life in Christ and reliance on His strength.
• God created believers for meaningful works. Ephesians 2:10 describes believers as God’s workmanship, created in Christ for good works prepared for them. Amstutz argues that this calling applies to every believer, not only church leaders.
• Righteousness is received through Jesus, not earned. Citing 2 Corinthians 5:21, Amstutz says Jesus bore sin so believers could become righteous in Him. Good works are the result of this identity, not a way to earn it.
• A new identity should shape daily life. Amstutz connects living in Christ with walking as Jesus walked, rather than treating faith as something limited to church services or religious events. He describes the Christian life as an ongoing adventure and a daily expression of Christ’s life.
• Prayer is powerful for the righteous. Using James 5:16, he encourages believers not to assume their prayers are inferior to someone else’s. He says effective prayer aligns with God’s will and Word.
• Jesus prayed for believers’ unity with God. Amstutz focuses on John 17, where Jesus prays that His followers would be one with Him and the Father, be set apart through truth, and show the world God’s love. He presents this as central to believers’ new life and identity.
• Believers should bear fruit by abiding in Christ. Rather than striving to impress God, believers should remain connected to Christ, from whom spiritual fruit flows. Their actions should make their faith evident.
• The Word of God should guide decisions. Amstutz cautions against relying on one’s own ideas and then asking God to bless them. Instead, he urges listeners to look to Scripture for direction and provision.

Practical Takeaways

• Meditate on Scripture to learn how God describes you in Christ.
• Remind yourself of the principle: “In Christ I am, and I can.”
• Rely on Christ’s life and strength rather than trying to accomplish spiritual works through personal ability.
• Pray in agreement with God’s will and Word.
• Examine your beliefs, speech, and actions, and consider whether they reflect your identity in Christ.
• Stay connected to Christ and allow good works and spiritual fruit to grow from that relationship.

Speakers and Sources

• Speaker: Daniel Amstutz, identified in the subtitles as Director of Healing Ministry at Charis Colorado.
• Sources cited: The Bible, including Romans 8:2; John 14:12–14 and John 17; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17 and 5:21; Philippians 1:21 and 4:13; Acts 17:28; 1 John 2:6 and 4:17; Galatians 2:20; James 5:16; Proverbs 23:7; and 2 Corinthians 13:5.
• Resource mentioned: Andrew Wommack’s booklet, Your Identity in Christ.