THE COMMISSION OF THE CHURCH IS TO GO TO THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL

 

We are thrilled to invite you to our Harvest Valor Men’s Conference coming up tomorrow and Saturday! We will be joined by Pastor Greg Laurie, Darryl Strawberry, Michael Franzese, and Pastor Levi Lusko. To see all the details and register, click here » Thursday, May 13, 2021 The Commission of the Church LISTEN   “For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.” —1 Corinthians 1:21 One thing that both believers and nonbelievers have in common is they’re uptight about evangelism. Nonbelievers are uptight about being evangelized, and believers are uptight about evangelizing nonbelievers. However, if we want to grow as Christians, then we must go into all the world and preach the gospel.  We call this the Great Commission, and we find two variations of it in the New Testament. Mark’s gospel states it this way:  “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (16:15 NKJV).  And in Matthew 28 we read,  “‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen” (verses 19–20 NKJV). So where is Jesus calling us? He’s calling us into the world.  He’s calling us to go to all people everywhere.  Because the primary way people come to Jesus is through hearing the gospel. Who is supposed to do this? All of us. Jesus directed these words to all of His followers. Everyone is supposed to do this—not just the so-called professionals such as pastors, evangelists, and missionaries. And what are we supposed to do? We’re supposed to preach the gospel. So here’s my question for you: Are you doing your part to fulfill the Great Commission? Jesus commands us as His followers to share our faith.  But honestly, for some Christians, this has become the Great Omission instead of the Great Commission. The commission of the church isn’t to wait for the world to show up.  Rather, the commission of the church is to go to the world. Share this today:     The Women of the Bible Speak Receive a copy for your gift of support today » Our May book offer, The Women of the Bible Speak, by Shannon Bream compares and contrasts eight pairs of women whose stories are recorded in Scripture, teaching us valuable lessons that we can apply in our own lives. Receive a copy with your donation. Copyright © 2021 by Harvest Ministries. All rights reserved. Harvest Ministries exists with your support to Know God and Make Him Known. If you would like, you can update your preferences. This email may be considered an advertising or promotional email. Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie P.O. Box 4000, Riverside, CA 92514-4000 Phone: 1-800-821-3300