The Great Commission

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20

Introduction:

I. There is the Absolute Authority of the Commissioner... A. The Commissioner is Jesus Christ Himself, vs. 18… 1. “All Authority / Power in heaven and on earth has been given to Him…” The Greek word used implies: The freedom of action, the right and ability to do something and it is always in an absolute or unrestrained sense…Luke 12:5; Acts 1:7…

2. Sovereign Power is a proper way to think about it… Lesson: 1.We need a revival in our own hearts that all authority has been given to Jesus Christ… 2. The natural man will never understand this… 3. The Bible consistently presents this view, Psalm 2: 1-6 4. It is essential to our faith, 2 Corinthians 1: 1-10 B. All Authority / Power has been “given unto him” 1. Jesus is speaking as the mediator of the New Covenant…. 2. It was his reward for the great work of redemption he accomplished…Philippians 2: 6-11 Essential to Apostolic teaching and preaching, i.e. Acts 10: 36; Revelation chapters 1 & 19 3. It was in pursuant of His great design… i.e. John 17: 1-2

C.His Authority / Power Knows no bounds…

II. The Scope and Substance of the Commission… A. It's Scope “The nations…” B. It Substance 1. Disciple the nations…

Lesson: We must not neglect our obligations and responsibilities in regards to this commission…. 2. Baptize them… a. We must not make too much of baptism… b. We must not make too little of baptism… Acts 10:47

3. Teaching them… All the things that Jesus commands…

III. The Encouragement and Hope for the Commissioned… Behold, I am with you to the end of the age…”

Lessons and Application: