No Deviation or Alteration
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: … ~ Matthew 28:19-20
It is of utmost importance to adhere strictly to the teachings of Christ, embracing only what He has commanded, without any deviation or alteration. This commitment to His teachings serves as the foundation for a genuine and faithful Christian life. The role of Christ’s ministers is not to impose human doctrines or personal interpretations (Colossians 2:8) upon the churches. Instead, their responsibility is to faithfully convey the message of Christ, ensuring that the teachings they share are rooted in His words and actions.
Ministers need to refrain from promoting practices based on their own thoughts or those of others, especially if these practices do not have a strong basis in Christ’s teachings. This is important because the church’s integrity and the spiritual health of its members rely on a firm commitment to the true teachings of Christ. Introducing human beliefs or personal views can create confusion, division, and a drift away from the genuine core of the faith.
In this way, the church can remain a beacon of hope and guidance in a world that often strays from divine principles. By adhering to the teachings of Christ and rejecting any deviations, both ministers and congregants can work together to build a faith community that honors God and fulfills His mission on earth. Ultimately, it is through this commitment to Christ’s teachings that believers can experience true spiritual growth and contribute to the advancement of His kingdom.
Exodus 37:1-38:31
Matthew 28:1-20
Psalm 34:11-22
Proverbs 9:9-10
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He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
~ Matthew 28:6
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe ALL that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
~ Matthew 28:19-20
Biblical Christianity is all about truth. God’s objective revelation (the Bible) interpreted rationally yields divine truth in perfectly sufficient measure. Everything we need to know for life and godliness is there for us in Scripture (2 Peter 1:3). God wrote only one book — the Bible. It contains all the truth God intended us to order our spiritual lives by. We don’t need to consult any other source for spiritual or moral principles to govern our lives. Scripture is not only wholly truth; it is also the highest standard of all truth – the rule by which all truth claims must be measured. ~ John MacArthur
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Our primary responsibility is summed up in one verb here in this passage in Matthew 28:19, “make disciples,” and then the breadth of it, “of all the nations.” That is the primary reason the church is here. If we were saved for fellowship, then we would be taken to heaven, where fellowship is perfect. If we were saved for praise and worship, we would be taken to heaven, where praise and worship is unhindered and perfect. If we were saved for the sake of teaching and training and knowledge and wisdom, we should be taken to heaven, where knowledge is perfect.
The reason we are left here is in order that we might make disciples of all the nations. That is our God-given priority as a church. Jesus came, the Bible says, to seek and save the lost, and we have the same task, to seek and bring salvation to the lost. This is what it means to make disciples. The verb is mathēteusate. It simply means to make a disciple, to make a learner, to make a follower of Jesus Christ. That’s what we are to do. ~ John MacArthur
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