Neglected Commands: The Great Commission

The Great Commission

(Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16)

I. Action

    A. “Go” to grow! (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15)
    B. “Make disciples” (Matthew 28:19)
    C. “Preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 1:16; James 1:21; Acts 8:4; 2 Timothy 4:2; Acts 8:5; Acts 8:12; Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:5; John 5:39; Luke 24:44; Acts 8:35; 2 Peter 3:2; John 17:20)

II. Results

    A. “Baptizing them…” (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16a; Acts 2:38-41; 8:12, 36-38; 16:15, 32-33)
    B. Not all will accept (Mark 16:16b; Acts 17:32; 26:28)
    C. It is not our duty to force faith, but to give others the opportunity to trust and obey (Romans 10:13-17)
    D. After baptism, continued obedience (Matthew 28:20; 1 John 1:7; Galatians 5:24-25)

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