The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20
All Christians have one clear mission from King Jesus: make disciples

Courageous Hearts
The authority of Jesus makes our doubting hearts courageous.

Clear Minds
The Mission is Not Only…
- To make converts
- To make kind and loving people
- To make Bible nerds
- To make doers of good deeds
- For people just like you

The enormous numerical growth of the church in its first centuries leads us to the question of what methods it used to achieve such growth. The answer may surprise some modern Christians, for the ancient church knew nothing of “evangelistic services” or “revivals.” On the contrary, in the early church worship centered on communion, and only baptized Christians were admitted to its celebration. Therefore, evangelism did not take place in church services, but rather, as Celsus said, in kitchens, shops, and markets. A few famous teachers, such as Justin and Origen, held debates in their schools, and thus won some converts among the intelligentsia. But the fact remains that most converts were made by anonymous Christians whose witness led others to their faith…Another surprising fact about the early expansion of Christianity is that, after the New Testament, very little is said of any missionaries going from place to place, like Paul and Barnabas had done. It is clear that the enormous spread of the Gospel in those first few centuries was not due to full-time missionaries, but rather to the many Christians who traveled for other reasons—slaves, merchants, exiles condemned to work in the mines, and the like. —Justo Gonzalez

Wherever you go and whatever you’re doing, help people become more fully devoted followers of Jesus

Competent Hands
1. Public allegiance
2. Biblical knowledge
3. Personal transformation

Cherished Relationship

Practical Application
1. Articulate the gospel | 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
2. Articulate your testimony | 1 Corinthians 15:9-11
3. Discern your role | 1 Corinthians 12
4. Rely upon the Holy Spirit | Luke 24:49