John Piper, founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary, has said that while every Christian is called to consider the Great Commission, not every church member has to fulfill it.
The “Great Commission” is a term used to describe Jesus’ call to evangelism in Matthew 28:18–20: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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.”
In an “Ask Pastor John” podcast episode posted to the Desiring God website on Monday, a listener named David asked Piper his opinion on whether the Great Commission was meant for every individual believer.
“Do you think this command to reach the nations is better interpreted when we see it challenging the Apostles, church leaders, and even whole local churches? Or should we take this as a personal commission from Jesus given to every individual Christ-follower?” asked David.
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