The GO in the Gospel Matthew 28:16-20
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. 1:23 (2 Tim. 4:7)
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
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
THE APOSTLES REACHED THE WORLD BY… Making disciples Matthew 28:19 Baptizing believers Matthew 28:19 Teaching converts Matthew 28:20
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
Disciples are not made by the “gospels of men” Social gospel Ecumenical gospel Denominational gospels Latter-day gospels
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
Teaching Converts, Matt. 28:20 Bible teaching and learning is to a new convert what milk is to a new baby, 1 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)
Only way to reach the lost for Christ is through the Gospel