CHURCH WORKS: Disciplines of the Disciple

The Gospel of Matthew is only 28 rather short chapters long, and it ends with Christ instructing the disciples, and us, as we follow along, to go and make believers of “all nations.” It is a direct conclusion, and for centuries it has been called “The Great Commission.” Beyond the point of Salvation, however, Christ matures us in our faith if we take him at his word.

Jesus was purposeful in everything while here on earth. Thirty-three years is a brief span, so He had to be intentional. We understand the big picture of Christ teaches that He was and is eternal, and only those claims can be attr...