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The Great Commission

The Great Commission. Revisited. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED. The Great Commission was Given by Christ. Analysis of the various accounts reveals certain distinctive characteristics of each. Matthew’s emphasis is on teaching. Mark’s emphasis is on the preacher and hearer.

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The Great Commission

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  1. The Great Commission Revisited

  2. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED • The Great Commission was Given by Christ. • Analysis of the various accounts reveals certain distinctive characteristics of each. • Matthew’s emphasis is on teaching. • Mark’s emphasis is on the preacher and hearer. • Luke’s emphasis is on the divine plan. • The gospel message is not an afterthought. • It was first spoken by Jesus. • Its enforcement to begin at Jerusalem.

  3. Luke 24:46-49 Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are witnesses of these things. "Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high."

  4. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED • The Great Commission was Given by Christ. • Analysis of the various accounts reveals certain distinctive characteristics of each. • Certain denominational errors are exposed by the Great Commission. • Unconditional election

  5. Mark 16:15-16 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."

  6. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED • The Great Commission was Given by Christ. • Analysis of the various accounts reveals certain distinctive characteristics of each. • Certain denominational errors are exposed by the Great Commission. • Unconditional election • Infant baptism

  7. Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

  8. Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."

  9. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED • The Great Commission was Given by Christ. • Analysis of the various accounts reveals certain distinctive characteristics of each. • Certain denominational errors are exposed by the Great Commission. • Unconditional election • Infant baptism • Necessity of a direct operation of the Holy Spirit

  10. Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."

  11. Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

  12. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED • The Great Commission was Given by Christ. • Analysis of the various accounts reveals certain distinctive characteristics of each. • Certain denominational errors are exposed by the Great Commission. • Unconditional election • Infant baptism • Necessity of a direct operation of the Holy Spirit • Preaching politics and/or the social gospel

  13. Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."

  14. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED • The Great Commission was Given by Christ. • Analysis of the various accounts reveals certain distinctive characteristics of each. • Certain denominational errors are exposed by the Great Commission. • Unconditional election • Infant baptism • Necessity of a direct operation of the Holy Spirit • Preaching politics and/or the social gospel • Salvation by faith only

  15. Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."

  16. THE GREAT COMMISSION REVISITED • It is true that the Great Commission was given only to the apostles. • But all Christians are to teach the truth.

  17. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

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