The Grounds of the Great Commision
Matthew 28:18-20
Shared September 6th, 2016; Updated September 7th, 2016
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Christ's auhtority is the cause and grounds for missions 28:18 We have a part to do in making disciples. Take note that 'make disciples' is in the active voice 28:19a We do this by: Baptism - publicly being identified as Christ's disciples. Teaching them Christ's commandments, for their growth into Christ likeness. 4. And as a result we remember and behold that Christ is with us.
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Since Jesus has authority over all, therefore making disciple of all nations can be accomplished and in so doing, behold the Christ is with you!
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And Jesus came and said to them, h “All authority i in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
καὶ προσελθὼν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐλάλησεν αὐτοῖς λέγων· ἐδόθη μοι πᾶσα ἐξουσία ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ [τῆς] γῆς.
j Go therefore and k make disciples of l all nations,
πορευθέντες οὖν μαθητεύσατε πάντα τὰ ἔθνη,
j baptizing them m in 1 n the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
βαπτίζοντες αὐτοὺς εἰς τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ ἁγίου πνεύματος,
teaching them o to observe all that p I have commanded you.
διδάσκοντες αὐτοὺς τηρεῖν πάντα ὅσα ἐνετειλάμην ὑμῖν·
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And behold, q I am with you always, to r the end of the age.”
καὶ ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ μεθ᾽ ὑμῶν εἰμι πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας ἕως τῆς συντελείας τοῦ αἰῶνος.
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Matthew 28:18-20
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
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baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
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teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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