Mark 16:15 And he said to them, Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. I. THIS COMMISSION IS MOST IMPORTANT IN ITS NATURE. Consider — 1. Its Divine origin. 2. Its adaptation to the circumstances of mankind. 3. Its efficiency. 4. Its individuality.One and the same salvation for all and each. One common remedy for the universal disease. If there were some given place where all must needs be, and many roads led to it. It would not be essentially important which we took; but if there were but one road which would conduct the traveller to the place where all should be, how carefully should that road be sought! And is not Christ the only way to heaven? II. THIS COMMISSION IS LEGITIMATE IN ITS AUTHORITY. It is the command of the King of kings, and Lord of lords. And His authority is twofold. 1. It is official — by delegation from His Father. 2. It is essential. Authority without control. III. THIS COMMISSION IS OFFICIAL IN ITS EXECUTION. It is to be done by preaching. There is a special commission for those sent out to preach. 1. The preacher must have a personal realization of the benefits of the gospel in his own heart. How can an unbeliever inculcate faith? How can an impenitent man call sinners to repentance? 2. The preacher must have an ardent love to the fallen souls of men. 3. He must have a solemn, heartfelt impression, that the Author of the gospel requires this at his hands. 4. He must have suitable qualifications. 5. He must have the sanction of his brethren in the ministry. IV. THIS COMMISSION IS UNIVERSAL IN ITS EXTENT. 1. Universal in point of place. 2. Universal in point of persons.CONCLUSION: 1. This subject enables us to meet the infidel objection which is urged against the gospel on the ground of its partial diffusion. This is not God's fault. He commands that His salvation be proclaimed to the ends of the world. 2. How loud is the call on our gratitude that the gospel has been proclaimed to us. 3. How imperative is the obligation that we hand it on to others. (R. Newton.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.WEB: He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation. |
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