Baptism and the Great Commission

Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by frank in faith

I was recently discussing the importance of baptism at our Starting Point class and I find it hard to understand why some choose to live in disobedience. Every time I get the privilege of participating in (or observing) a baptism service, I’m reminded of a few of Jesus’ last words before ascending in to heaven:

Matthew 28:
18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

In this final teaching moment Jesus aligns obedience and baptism with discipleship, I don’t think I’ll ever understand why some choose to ignore it.