“Make Disciplesâ€
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nationsâ€
(Matthew 28:19)
“And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christiansâ€
(Acts 11:26)
Introduction: From time to time, the church needs to return to its roots and re-examine what it means to be a Christian.
I. Matthew 28:19 – What does Jesus want all men to become? Note what he does not say. ________________
II. Acts 11:23-26 – If you’re not a Christian you cannot be saved (Acts 4:12), but if you’re not a disciple you cannot be a Christian!
III. Gospel of Luke – Letting Jesus define discipleship
A. 6:40 A disciple is ___________________
B. 5:1-11 A disciple has __________________
C. 9:18-20 A disciple is ____________________
D. 14:25-33 A disciple ______________________
Conclusion: Baptism is meant for disciples (Matt. 28:19). And, discipleship is meant to be ongoing (Matt. 28:20).