Source: The Christian Post, June 1, 2025
Has the final directive of Jesus become undoable? This commandment was given by Jesus in a context far different from ours. The modern world is now characterized by progressive ideals, by emphases on scientific knowledge, and by lifestyles far advanced from antiquity. So, how could this command now be fulfilled by his followers?
I believe Christian discipleship remains a fulfilling component of human existence, and learning about Jesus isn’t anachronistic. If you are truly in Christ, you know assuredly what I’m talking about.
Nevertheless, our cultural context cannot be ignored as we seek to make disciples. Historically, Western thought and culture have gone from being developed by Christian faith, to being intellectually enriched by it, and to now believing it’s useless. In a world of scientific advancement, it’s now [considered] uncultured to be associated with a 2,000-year-old teaching.
Read the whole article and another that argues, even after 2,000 years, Jesus is as relevant as ever.
The tensions are not the same all over. A new infographic compares Christian demographics from A.D. 325 and 2025—1,700 years later (Center for the Study of Global Christianity). Once again, the Church is more global than Western.
And on that note: In April, 1,600 people from 25 countries gathered in Panama for the 2025 COMIBAM Conference. One theme of the event was the truth that the Great Commission remains a timely, urgent, and global calling (Evangelical Focus).