Discipleship is Imperative

If you want to keep Christians ignorant discourage discipleship. Which part of church life would Jesus say is the most important? Let's look at His instructions in the Great Commission. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you..." (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV) Notice the emphasis on discipleship and teaching. This is a missing ingredient in most churches today. Making disciples does not end with baptism. Christians are defenseless in the spiritual battles they face without a thorough knowledge of the Bible, and a special focus on what Jesus taught.