Developing A Biblical World View

God wants everyone to be saved, but someone must tell them this good news.

Mark 16:14-16:

The command is to "go." The destination is "all the world." The Gospel is to be preached to every creature. Jesus promises to work with those who go by powerful demonstrations of miraculous signs. Some people seek signs in their ministry when they are not fulfilling the command to go and then they wonder why they have no power.

John 15:16:

Jesus has chosen and ordained us to go and bring forth spiritual fruit. Read this entire chapter on spiritual fruit bearing. You will learn how Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. It is the life-flow of Jesus within us that brings spiritual harvest.

Matthew 28:16-20:

Jesus said "all power" was given to Him by God. Because of this, Jesus had authority to commission His followers to circle the globe with the Gospel. Note in this passage:

The Personnel: Personnel are the people Jesus is calling to the task. "Ye" [all believers] are the messengers.

The Power: "All power." The power of God is the motivation that enables the messenger to go forth. It is the power of the Holy Spirit of God, not the power of man and his methods.

The Priority: "Go" is the mandate given in this record of the Great Commission. It is to be the priority of our life, not an option.

The Plan: Teaching and preaching are the methods to be used.

The Purpose: The purpose is to make disciples of all nations. This is the multiplication of the Gospel.

The People: The people to be reached are "all nations." This is the magnitude or scope of the command. It includes the entire world.

The Presence: The one who is to go with us is Jesus. This is the manager of the program. He will guide and direct us through the Holy Spirit as we fulfill the Great Commission.