These are the words of Christ, some of his last on earth. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV.
It is a great CLAIM – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
It is a great ORDER – “Make disciples of all nations:”
It is a great FORMULA – “Baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
It is a great CURRICULUM – “Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded.”
It is great COMPANY - “I am with you always.”
There is absolutely nothing that is greater to the heart of our Savior than reaching every person on planet earth with the knowledge that He is the one who died for their sins, He is ready to receive them as His own child and guarantee His peace for them in this life and eternal life with Him.
If that is the most important passion to our redeemer then it must become the most important cause of His church. What does that mean? It means that when October comes to SBCC and we conduct our annual Missions Convention it must be the most passionate event for every member of this church and every department. Every one who calls this fellowship of people their church will be fully involved in the missions convention October 24th and 25th. I urge you, in Christ’s love, and because it is His passion, circle these dates. Please don’t let any other family, work, or social event take precedent over this weekend. See all the details in the missions column on the back of this newsletter. It is what Christ asked us to do!
THE GREAT COMMISSION WAS NOT JUST A NICE SUGGESTION!
