Teaching Points
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The central command of the Great Commission is 'make disciples' — not just converts. Disciple-making is the heart of the Great Commission.
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Two subordinate participles — baptizing (turning to Christ) and teaching (becoming like Christ) — expand and explain the main command.
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The scope is 'ALL nations' (ethnos) — every ethnic group must be reached in its own language and culture.
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The posture is 'going' — we go into the world; the world is not expected to come to us.
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Church planting best fulfills the Great Commission because it combines both evangelism and discipleship in one organic process.
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Discussion Questions
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Have you accepted the authority of Christ by carrying out the Great Commission?
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How can you help mobilize your church to fulfill the Great Commission?
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Are you focusing your church planting work on making followers of Jesus, or growing your denomination?
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Do you train people for practical obedience, or is your teaching mostly theoretical?