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Don't Get it Twisted!

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
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This passage has been used as marching orders for evangelism for all of church history.  Yet  . . . I feel,  many get it twisted.  If you feel that you have done your part because you have merely invited someone to church, or even led them to accept Christ, you have stopped short of what Christ has asked you to do.

  Let me explain!

The word "make" in Greek , when Christ says  to “make disciples” is mathēteuō. This comes from the root mathētēs, meaning “learner” or “pupil.”

This is why Christ does not simply say "share the Gospel".  We need to teach and educate new Christians in what the Word of God says.  In this way they will be established on truth and not fall prey to any strange doctrine that sounds good.  "Making" disciples is not arguing theology or handing out church flyers.  It is digging into scripture with new Christians and showing them it's power in practice in their lives. "Making" disciples is teaching, educating, and mentoring our brothers and sisters in Christ at all levels (even experienced followers).  It is a task that is on going and should be done via every aspect of our lives. Each day we must ask ourselves,  "Is my life a lesson to those I see?"  You can not expect someone to want to hear what you believe if you are not living what you believe!

Be encouraged and never grow weary in making strong disciples of Christ in love.

Blessings

Ch. Harrison

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