1. The GO in the Gospel
Matthew 28:16-20

2. Great Commission, Matt. 28:18-20
Apostles into all the world, Mark 16:15
Went out and preached, Mark 16:20
Eyewitnesses, Acts 1:8; 22:15
Revelation, inspiration and confirmation Heb. 2:3-4
Accomplished their work, Col. 1: (2 Tim. 4:7)

3. The Great Commission: Are We Included? Matt. 28:18-20
We have not been given the same work as apostles
Yet: “teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you” includes teaching disciples to teach others the gospel, Matt. 28:20

4. The Lord Expects Us to Go and Teach the Gospel
Spread of gospel not limited to the apostles, Acts 8:4, 26
Ongoing teaching of disciples (Matt. 28:20); 1 Ths. 5:27; Col. 4:16
Commit the gospel to faithful men who will teach others, 2 Tim. 2:2

5. THE APOSTLES REACHED THE WORLD BY…
Making disciples Matthew 28:19
Baptizing believers Matthew 28:19
Teaching converts Matthew 28:20

6. Making Disciples, Matt. 28:19
God calls the lost with gospel teaching, Jno. 6:44-45; Rom. 10:8-13, 14-17
Disciples made with gospel preaching, Acts 2:14, 22, 36-38, 40-41
Word of the gospel, Acts 10:5-6, 22, 33; 11:14; 15:7
God’s will that the gospel is preached, Acts 16:9-10

7. Disciples are not made by the “gospels of men”
Social gospel
Ecumenical gospel
Denominational gospels
Latter-day gospels

8. Baptizing Believers, Matt. 28:19
Water baptism is essential for…
Relationship with God, Galatians 3:27
Salvation, Mark 16:16 (1 Peter 3:21)
Remission of sins, Acts 2:38
Cleansing from sins, Acts 22:16
New life in Christ, Romans 6:3-4

9. Teaching Converts, Matt. 28:20
Bible teaching and learning is to a new convert what milk is to a new baby, Pet. 2:2 (Acts 2:41-42, 46; 5:12, 42)
Spiritual strength and maturity, Hebrews 5:11-12
Self-examination is crucial to success (2 Cor. 13:5)

10. Only way to reach the lost for Christ is through the Gospel