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. And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.
Life Application Study Bible, NIV, footnotes:
Jesus' words affirm the reality of the Trinity. Some people accuse theologians of making up the concept of the Trinity and reading it into Scripture. As we see here, the concept comes directly from Jesus himself. He did not say baptize them into the names, but into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The word Trinity does not occur in Scripture, but it well describes the three-in-one nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The disciples were to baptize people because baptism unites a believer with Jesus Christ in his or her death to sin and resurrection to new life. Baptism symbolizes submission to Christ, a willingness to live God's way, and identification with God's covenant people.
How is Jesus with us? Jesus was with the disciples physically until he ascended into heaven, and then spiritually through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit would be Jesus' presence that would never leave them. Jesus continues to be with us today through his Spirit.
What have we learned from the commands of Jesus?
Repent.........................................Let your Light Shine....................Be reconciled
Keep Your Word................Go the Second Mile.........Love Your enemies......Be Perfect
Lay Up Treasures in Heaven..............Seek God's Kingdom...........Judge Not............
Do Unto Others...............Choose the Narrow Way..................Beware of False Prophets
Pray for Laborers.............Fear God, Not Man.........Take My Yoke.......Honor Your Parents
Beware of Leaven......Deny Yourself............Despise Not Little Ones.....Beware of Covetousness
Forgive Offenders..............Ask in Faith...................Bring in the Poor.........Love the Lord
Love Your Neighbor............Await My Return...........Take, Eat, and Drink.........Be Born Again
Keep My Commandments.........Feed My Sheep..............Baptize My Disciples!
This is our final verse in this Bible Challenge! Hope you have enjoyed studying, memorizing and meditating on God's Word.
Consider taking the next challenge! It starts next Monday, July 1st!
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