Mark 16:15 And he said to them, Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. I. THE EXTENT OF OUR COMMISSION. 1. "All the world" — because all the world is involved in transgression. (1) We learn this from Scripture (Romans 3:19, 23; Romans 5:12). (2) Experience confirms this. All the foundations of the world are out of course. 2. "All the world" — because man's wants are everywhere the same. All need pardon; all need enlightenment; all need peace. 3. "All the world" — because God has designed to collect a people for Himself from all the tribes and families of men. II. THE OBJECT OF OUR EMBASSY. To preach the gospel — the glad tidings of mercy and grace. 1. The gospel must be preached faithfully. Nothing of our own put in; nothing of God's left out. 2. The gospel must be preached affectionately. Not to drive men away, but to gather them in; not to terrify, but to console. 3. The gospel must be preached in complete and entire dependence upon the grace of Christ. III. THE RESULTS THAT WILL ATTEND THE ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF OUR MESSAGE. None can perish but by their own fault. (George Weight.) 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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