The Great Commission Examined

Part Four : 

Part Four The “Great Commission” revealed Home Bible Study

The “great commission” as written by different men. : 

The “great commission” as written by different men. Matthew 28:19-20 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

The “great commission” as written by different men. : 

The “great commission” as written by different men. Mark 16:16-18 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18…. they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

The “great commission” as written by different men. : 

The “great commission” as written by different men. Luke 24:46-49 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

The “great commission” as written by different men. : 

The “great commission” as written by different men. Luke 24:46-49 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38Contradiction or Revelation? : 

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38Contradiction or Revelation? Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 8:16Contradiction or Revelation? : 

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 8:16Contradiction or Revelation? Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Acts 8:16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 10:48Contradiction or Revelation? : 

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 10:48Contradiction or Revelation? Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 19:5Contradiction or Revelation? : 

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 19:5Contradiction or Revelation? Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Acts 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

The reason Christians believe there are no contradictions in the Word of God. : 

The reason Christians believe there are no contradictions in the Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

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ye nations all baptizing them in name & & the of Father the of Son the of Holy Ghost the therefore Go teach and What is the name of the Son? It is Jesus Christ! Thus the singular word, name, is Jesus Christ. The word, name, is singular. animated Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.... The prepositional phrases of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, modify the word name.

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ye nations all baptizing them in name & & the of Father the of Son the of Holy Ghost the therefore Go teach and not animated Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.... The prepositional phrases of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, modify the word name. What is the name of the Son? It is Jesus Christ! Thus the singular word, name, is Jesus Christ. The word, name, is singular.

The enlightened minds of the disciples of Christ understood. : 

The enlightened minds of the disciples of Christ understood. Luke 24:44-45 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures….

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation : 

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation The name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost is Jesus Christ. Jesus said: “I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive” (John 5:43). (author’s note)

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation : 

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation The name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost is Jesus Christ. Jesus said: “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost , whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things” (John 14:26). (author’s note)

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation : 

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation The name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost is Jesus Christ. Isaiah wrote: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 ). (author’s note)

Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation : 

Zechariah 14:9 And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, And his name one. Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38The revelation

History’s first hint that the mode of baptism was being changed. : 

History’s first hint that the mode of baptism was being changed. In the third century, Justin Martyr began advocating the use of a triune mode of baptism. In his book, History of the Christian Church, Philip Schaff quoted Martyr as saying, “…they receive the water-bath in the name of God, the Father and Ruler of all, and of our Redeemer Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Ghost.” (author’s note)

Significance ofthe name of Jesus : 

Significance ofthe name of Jesus Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, Whereby we must be saved.

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship : 

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship John 14:8-10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship : 

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship John 1:1, 2, 10, & 14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship : 

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship John 14:8-10 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship : 

The revelation of theFather-Son relationship Revelation 21:22-23 22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

Jesus Christ is the express image of his Father. : 

Jesus Christ is the express image of his Father. Hebrews 1:1-3 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person….

Jesus Christ is the express image of his Father. : 

Jesus Christ is the express image of his Father. 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Jesus Christ is the express image of his Father. : 

Jesus Christ is the express image of his Father. Colossians 1:13-15 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Jesus Christ will always be the express image of his Father. : 

Jesus Christ will always be the express image of his Father. Revelation 22:3-4 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. Note: The words throne, his, and him are singular, indicating that we shall see only one person on that day. Jesus will forever be the express image of the omnipresent, omnipotent Spirit of God.

God, the Father of Jesus, is a Spirit. : 

God, the Father of Jesus, is a Spirit. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Luke 24:38-39 38 And he said unto them…. 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

The Spirit of God is omnipresent or everywhere. : 

The Spirit of God is omnipresent or everywhere. Psalms 139:7-9 7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there : if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there . 9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

Modern Apostolic Churches : 

Modern Apostolic Churches The Christian doctrines of Repentance, Water Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost (Spirit) baptism, were prevalent in the early Christian church, and are yet taught in an Apostolic or Pentecostal Church near you. (author’s note)

A Special Invitationto You : 

A Special Invitationto You Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will , let him take the water of life freely.