The Great Commission

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Summary

Working through the Great Commission across all four Gospels, the sermon traces how Jesus sent His disciples – to preach, baptize, and teach – and shows this was the climax of a mission that began long before Matthew 28, rooted in God’s purposes in the Old Testament and tied to the coming of the Kingdom of God and the Holy Spirit.

The message contrasts the true Great Commission with a hollow “consumisyon” – going through religious motions without real gospel purpose – and closes with the assurance that victory in this mission is certain because Christ, who holds all authority, is with His church always, to the very end of the age.

Essential truths

  1. The Great Commission is not a new command invented in Matthew 28, but the fulfillment of a mission traced through the whole Bible.
  2. Christ's authority over heaven and earth is the basis on which He sends His church to make disciples of all nations.
  3. Jesus promised His abiding presence – "I am with you always" – as the church carries out its commission.
  4. Making disciples means teaching people to observe everything Christ commanded, not simply gathering converts.

Encouragement and challenge

Take part in the church's commission to make disciples, trusting that the same Christ who commands it also promised to be with you in it.

Reference verses

  • Matthew 28:18-20
  • Mark 16:15-18
  • Luke 24:46-49
  • John 20:21-23

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