Go!

 Matthew 28:19 ESV

 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, 


A lot of evangelism is 'come and see': attend this event we've put on. Jesus emphasises that we are to 'go and tell' people who might never otherwise darken the door of a church building. Many refuse to come and see, but if we go and tell, people can't help but to hear the good news.

We're to tell people the gospel whether they want it or not. It is objectively good news that everyone needs to hear whether they want to or not. Jesus told a parable about compelling people to come to the heavenly celebration.

I wouldn't go as far as they did in Augustine's day: literally forcibly baptising people, as though they could force them to be saved. Dunking people in water against their will isn't going to save anyone! Yet we don't need permission to tell of Christs salvation.

We're not just to call people to 'pray the sinners' prayer'. We're to make disciples- followers/students/apprentices of Jesus. As he died for us, so we are to be prepared to die for him.

'O Lord our God, please help us to be obedient to your call to make you known. For your honour we ask this, amen'.

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