The Great Commission
Many commissions have been given throughout history, but only one is the Great Commission. Before returning to heaven, Jesus entrusted His followers with a mission that would outlast kingdoms, cross every border, and offer salvation to every soul. Given by the risen Christ and founded upon His authority, the Great Commission continues to call Christians to proclaim the gospel to the world. Why is it truly great? Because of the Savior who gave it, the salvation it offers, and the eternal hope it proclaims.
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David Hill: A lot of commissions have been given, but only one is the Great Commission.
Hi, David Hill. Got a minute?
Jesus said, “All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And, lo, I will be with you always, even unto the end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20).
Why is it a Great Commission? It’s given by God through His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, to His people for all the world. It’s great because of the great salvation that’s offered through it: salvation from sin and eternal life. It’s great because of the great peace that comes from within it.
It’s great because all the world’s history has been orchestrated around it. It’s great because no earthly boundary can hold it, and the powers of sin and death couldn’t stop it. Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).
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