Why Make Disciples?

Introduction

So far we have investigated the first two aspects of a “full circle” Christian: trusting Jesus for salvation and honoring God in our thoughts and actions. Visit any Christian church in the world and you’ll find these basic teachings in one form or another. That’s the good news. But here’s the bad news: that’s as far as it goes for most Christians. If someone attends church, prays “the prayer,” and starts giving financially, all is well! The mission has been accomplished in that person’s life, and he or she can carry on with confidence that they are mature in Christ. But they are not. Jesus has something more in mind for his true disciples, and the New Testament is full of proof.