Once somebody becomes a disciple of Jesus and they're baptized, they need to be taught. But what is the substance of what we ought to teach? If we aren't telling people about the Gospel of Jesus, then we're missing the point. We must tell people about Him because there's nothing in this world that's going to satisfy anyone ultimately unless they have Jesus Christ.
If we are a believer in Jesus, then we have a place to teach others, either formally or informally. There are all sorts of opportunities that the Lord will give us to disciple others if we spend time with one another and live life together.
The Great Commission is for us. Will we go, disciple, baptize, and teach all that Jesus has commanded? Are we praying that God will lead people into our lives that we can talk with about the Gospel? This is why the church is alive and continues to grow. But it happens by ordinary Christians taking this Great Commission to heart, and obeying this important command of Jesus Christ. |
