Wansvic said:
Anyone who wishes to understand what Jesus meant in Matthew 28:19 need only to look up each detailed water baptism recorded
The other poster believes that water baptism is required for salvation. He is fixated on water baptism. He reads 1 Peter 3:21 as "it is the symbol that saves". His very words!!
The real focus should be on to whom the Great Commission was given. It seems most evangelicals today assume the GC is for every believer, but without thinking this through. If it is for every believer, then EVERY believer must become a missionary and travel throughout the world, because that is the command that Jesus gave.
Rather, the GC was Jesus' "marching orders" for the 11 disciples (apostles) for the purpose of establishing local churches through the known world. The command was NOT directed to all believers, just the 11.
And later, Paul was chosen as well. The key point is that the GC was given face to face by Jesus to 12 men. And they all obeyed the command that Jesus gave them.
So, if the GC wasn't for all believers, then what is our responsibility?
Col 4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
Every believer must be prepared to give a solid biblical answer for everyone who asks.
This means if believers are living a Spirit-filled life, one that is supernatural, people will be drawn to you with questions.
So, hopefully, all believers are being asked about the hope (confidence) they have.
Anyone who wishes to understand what Jesus meant in Matthew 28:19 need only to look up each detailed water baptism recorded
The other poster believes that water baptism is required for salvation. He is fixated on water baptism. He reads 1 Peter 3:21 as "it is the symbol that saves". His very words!!
The real focus should be on to whom the Great Commission was given. It seems most evangelicals today assume the GC is for every believer, but without thinking this through. If it is for every believer, then EVERY believer must become a missionary and travel throughout the world, because that is the command that Jesus gave.
Rather, the GC was Jesus' "marching orders" for the 11 disciples (apostles) for the purpose of establishing local churches through the known world. The command was NOT directed to all believers, just the 11.
And later, Paul was chosen as well. The key point is that the GC was given face to face by Jesus to 12 men. And they all obeyed the command that Jesus gave them.
So, if the GC wasn't for all believers, then what is our responsibility?
Col 4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
Every believer must be prepared to give a solid biblical answer for everyone who asks.
This means if believers are living a Spirit-filled life, one that is supernatural, people will be drawn to you with questions.
So, hopefully, all believers are being asked about the hope (confidence) they have.
The original 11 did not fulfill the Great Commission. It was given to the church.
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