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The Great Commission: Christ’s Universal Authority and Our Discipleship

The Great Commission outlines the marching orders given by Jesus Christ to His apostles and disciples as seen in Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, and Luke 24:46-47. It emphasizes Christ’s ultimate authority over heaven and earth, empowering disciples to teach, baptize, and live in accordance with His commands. Through discipleship, believers engage with the teachings of Jesus, forming a vital relationship defined by obedience and faith. This message highlights the importance of following Christ's words, reflecting His universal authority and the necessity of discipleship in the Christian faith.

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The Great Commission: Christ’s Universal Authority and Our Discipleship

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  1. The Great Commission gives marching orders to the apostles and disciples of Jesus Christ Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15-16, 19-20 Luke 24:46-47 Great Authority

  2. Christ’s Authority is Universal, Encompassing Everything, Matt. 28:18 Realms Given Heaven and earth, 1 Cor. 15:25-27 By the Father, Jno. 5:19-23, 26-27 To rule, Col. 1:16-18 To judge (condemn), Jno. 5:27-30 To save, Acts 4:12 By His word…to everyone, Isa. 2:3; Psa. 110:1-3 By the Son, 1 Pet. 3:22; Dan. 7:13-14; Heb. 1:5-9; Eph. 1:20-23 Accepted Expressed

  3. Christ’s Authority Makes Disciples, Matt. 28:19-20 Disciples Disciples By teaching, 28:19; Jno. 6:44-45; Rom. 10:17; Eph. 4:20-21; Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 2:1-5 By baptism, 28:19 (“in the name of”) To live, 28:20; Acts 2:42; Rom. 6:4; 2 Tim. 2:2 (Lk. 9:23) Into a relationship with, Gal. 3:27 By the authority of, Acts 2:38; 8:12, 16; 10:48; 19:2-5; 22:16 Disciples

  4. Christ’s Authority is Universally Revealed in His Words, Matt. 28:19-20 • Observe all of Christ’s words • All of His words are to be heard today • Some dissect the words of Christ: • Pre-cross and Post-cross teaching • “Jesus revealed no New Testament doctrine during the thirty-three years of the Old Testament age described in MMLJBC.” (Dan Billingsly, 2004)

  5. Christ’s Authority is Universally Revealed in His Words, Matt. 28:19-20 • On Matt. 5:17ff: “…a section that obviously is not part of the new covenant teaching.  Jesus teaching Jews, bringing them back to the Law of Moses – and He’s going to be reinforcing exactly what Moses said.” Sam Dawson The Sermon on the Mount, the Law of Moses, and the New Covenant 4/15/90, Sumner WA, emphasis his

  6. Christ’s Authority is Universally Revealed in His Words, Matt. 28:19-20 • On Matt. 5:19: “The new covenant was “not going to be revealed for three more years!” Sam Dawson The Sermon on the Mount, the Law of Moses, and the New Covenant 4/15/90, Sumner WA, emphasis his

  7. Christ’s Authority is Universally Revealed in His Words, Matt. 28:19-20 • Observe all of Christ’s words • No difference in the authority of Christ’s words • Pre-cross, Matt. 28:20; 17:5; Heb. 2:3 (Matt. 4:17, 23) • Post-cross, Acts 1:3-8; Jno. 13:20 • Holy Spirit inspiration, Jno. 16:12-15; Mk. 16:19-20 • Example: Life of Christ…Sure faith, Lk. 1:1-4

  8. Christ’s Authority is Universally Revealed in His Words, Matt. 28:19-20 • Fellowship with Christ is based on keeping His commands • Basis of fellowship with Christ: • Apostles’ teaching, 1 Jno. 1:3-4 • Keeping His commandments, 1 Jno. 2:3-6 • Abide in His teaching, 2 Jno. 9 • Assurance of Christ’s presence in our lives, 1 Jno. 5:13 (Eph. 3:17)

  9. Great Authority Matthew 28:18-20 -Exclusive Authority- • Head of His church • Ruler of all men and nations (1 Tim. 6:15) • Salvation is only by His power, Acts 4:12

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