Numerical Growth Is Not A Sign Of Revival...

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Originally Posted by Esaias

Jesus said "Count the cost" in the context of deciding to follow him. The Great Commission is a commission to MAKE DISCIPLES, not get folks "saved first, worry about discipleship later."

One cannot be saved outside of being added to the church of God, being saved means being made a part of Christ's Body, being made part of Christ's family. The call to repentance IS the call to discipleship, death to self, the call to FOLLOW JESUS, to become one of his disciples.

Takes less than 60 seconds for an evangelist to explain it.

I can agree with that. However how do we judge ones level of understanding this before baptism? I believe repentance and baptism makes you a part of the body. like I said before any expectation that you have of a person "understanding" or level of discipleship before baptism or salvation neglects Calvary!!