10th Step through the Bible: The Great Commission
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Introduction
Introduction
Review the 10 steps:
The Beginning
The Hebrew Fathers
The Exodus
The Promised Land
The Judges
The Kingdom
The Exile
The Restoration
The Coming of Christ
The Great Commission
To whom is the great commission given? The church.
The Disciples.
Matthew 28:16–17 “16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.”
Mark 16:14–15 “14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Acts 1:2–4 “2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.”
How is a person added to the church? Confession of faith in Christ and believer’s baptism. Acts 2:41 “41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
Confession of Jesus Christ as the Son of God is how the church will be built. Matthew 16:16–18 “16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
D. Beyond the Gospels we have the history and development of Christ’s church and their fulfillment of the great commission.
P. As Christians today we are still called to be a part in fulfilling the Great Commission.
T. The New Testament Scriptures equip us to ably defend the faith and provides answers for all of Christian living.
1. The History of the first century church: Acts.
1. The History of the first century church: Acts.
Explain
The mandate to witness and wait for the Spirit’s power.
The prayer meeting.
Pentecost - The Gospel to the Jews Acts 2
The explosive growth of the church. Acts 3-5
Organization within the church Acts 6:1-7
The martyrdom of Stephen - Acts 6:8-7:60
Samaritan Pentecost - Acts 8
The conversion of Saul - Acts 9
The Gentile Pentecost - Acts 10-11
The martyrdom of James and the angelic release of the apostle Peter - Acts 12
Three missionary journey’s of Paul - Acts 13-14, 16-21:15
The Jerusalem Council - Acts 15
The arrest and trial of Paul - Acts 21:16-28
Argue
The Gospel isn’t just for the Jews. Acts 8
The Gospel isn’t just for Jews and Samaritans. Acts 10
The Gospel is for all people. Romans 1:16 “16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
Illustrate:
Everyone took part in sharing the Gospel.
Acts 8:4 “4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.”
Apply
Christian be able to share your faith. Know the Scriptures that deal with salvation.
Christian be able to share your faith. Know the Scriptures that deal with salvation.
Romans Road: 3:10, 23; 6:23a; 5:8; 6:23b; 10:9-10, 13
Romans Road: 3:10, 23; 6:23a; 5:8; 6:23b; 10:9-10, 13
John 3:16
John 3:16
Don’t play favorites with whom you give the Gospel. The Gospel is for all people.
Don’t play favorites with whom you give the Gospel. The Gospel is for all people.
2. The letters of the early churches.
2. The letters of the early churches.
Explain
James - AD 45 James is the Proverbs of the NT - Stresses faith has works to validate profession
James - AD 45 James is the Proverbs of the NT - Stresses faith has works to validate profession
James 2:18–20 “18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?”
Galatians - AD 49 - defends the Gospel of grace without the law and circumcision
Galatians - AD 49 - defends the Gospel of grace without the law and circumcision
Galatians 1:6–8 “6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”
1 Thessalonians - AD51 the hope of the rapture and living a holy life.
1 Thessalonians - AD51 the hope of the rapture and living a holy life.
1 Thessalonians 4:17 “17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
2 Thessalonians - AD51 - The second coming of Christ is explained for encouraging the suffering, explain the day of the Lord, admonishing the sinning.
2 Thessalonians - AD51 - The second coming of Christ is explained for encouraging the suffering, explain the day of the Lord, admonishing the sinning.
1 Corinthians - AD56 - to correct problems in the carnal church in areas of divisions about teachers, morality, spiritual gifts, love, the resurrection, and giving. Paul wrote from Ephesus on his third missionary journey.
1 Corinthians - AD56 - to correct problems in the carnal church in areas of divisions about teachers, morality, spiritual gifts, love, the resurrection, and giving. Paul wrote from Ephesus on his third missionary journey.
2 Corinthians - AD56 - primarily a defense of Paul’s apostolic ministry. Paul wrote this from Macedonia on his 3rd missionary journey.
2 Corinthians - AD56 - primarily a defense of Paul’s apostolic ministry. Paul wrote this from Macedonia on his 3rd missionary journey.
Romans - AD 57 - written near the close of Paul’s third missionary journey. Romans is the most complete presentation of salvation in Christ, sanctification of the saint, sovereignty of God over the nation of Israel.
Romans - AD 57 - written near the close of Paul’s third missionary journey. Romans is the most complete presentation of salvation in Christ, sanctification of the saint, sovereignty of God over the nation of Israel.
Romans 3:25 “25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;”
Ephesians - AD60 - from a Roman prison cell. Ephesians emphasizes the believers position in Christ and His church.
Ephesians - AD60 - from a Roman prison cell. Ephesians emphasizes the believers position in Christ and His church.
Colossians - AD 60-61 - written from a Roman prison cell. It stresses the theme of Christ’s preeminence.
Colossians - AD 60-61 - written from a Roman prison cell. It stresses the theme of Christ’s preeminence.
Philemon - AD60-61 (personal letter to a slave master)
Philemon - AD60-61 (personal letter to a slave master)
Philippians AD 60-61 - the fourth prison epistle stresses joy even in unfavorable circumstances. The sanctified life, the mind of Christ, the righteousness of Christ, and the peace of Christ.
Philippians AD 60-61 - the fourth prison epistle stresses joy even in unfavorable circumstances. The sanctified life, the mind of Christ, the righteousness of Christ, and the peace of Christ.
1 Timothy AD 62-63
1 Timothy AD 62-63
Titus AD 62-63
Titus AD 62-63
1 Peter - AD 64 - written to encourage the Jews of the dispersion to not be discouraged by suffering, and find their hope in Christ.
1 Peter - AD 64 - written to encourage the Jews of the dispersion to not be discouraged by suffering, and find their hope in Christ.
2 Timothy AD 67
2 Timothy AD 67
Hebrews - written by Paul or a close companion to show the superiority of the New Covenant, Christ, and Christianity to discouraged Christians.
Hebrews - written by Paul or a close companion to show the superiority of the New Covenant, Christ, and Christianity to discouraged Christians.
2 Peter AD 67 - written by Peter just before his execution. It is a challenge to grow spiritually even though false teachers will seek to deceive.
2 Peter AD 67 - written by Peter just before his execution. It is a challenge to grow spiritually even though false teachers will seek to deceive.
Jude - AD 66-80 - to encourage saints to earnestly contend for the faith and fight against apostasy.
Jude - AD 66-80 - to encourage saints to earnestly contend for the faith and fight against apostasy.
1 John - AD 90 - to combat gnosticism in the 1st century church and highlight the deity and humanity of Christ and fellowship we can enjoy with the Father and Son.
1 John - AD 90 - to combat gnosticism in the 1st century church and highlight the deity and humanity of Christ and fellowship we can enjoy with the Father and Son.
1 John 1:3–4 “3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”
Argue
Why do we have these letters in our Bible, if they were written to a church is a specific region or city? The books were identified as Scripture.
Why do we have these letters in our Bible, if they were written to a church is a specific region or city? The books were identified as Scripture.
2 Peter 3:16 “16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.”
2 Peter 3:16 “16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.”
Divine authorship
Divine authorship
Human authorship
Human authorship
Genuineness
Genuineness
Authenticity
Authenticity
Testimony
Testimony
Illustrate
Apply
Be familiar with these letters to the churches.
There are many practical helps and encouragement given through these letters.
These letters are profitable for you today. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 “16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
These letters are profitable for you today. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 “16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
3. The personal letters of the first century church.
3. The personal letters of the first century church.
Explain
Philemon - AD60-61 - Philemon a slave owner of a runaway slave Onesimus is admonished to receive his runaway slave as a brother and give him to Paul for a helper in the Gospel.
Philemon - AD60-61 - Philemon a slave owner of a runaway slave Onesimus is admonished to receive his runaway slave as a brother and give him to Paul for a helper in the Gospel.
1 Timothy - Paul writes Timothy as his son in the faith encouraging him to stand fast in the faith 1, proper conduct in the church 2, church offices 3, the end times 4, church relationships 5, and warning about riches and Christ’s preeminence 6. This is one of three pastoral epistles.
1 Timothy - Paul writes Timothy as his son in the faith encouraging him to stand fast in the faith 1, proper conduct in the church 2, church offices 3, the end times 4, church relationships 5, and warning about riches and Christ’s preeminence 6. This is one of three pastoral epistles.
Titus - AD 62-63 - Titus is written to encourage him to fulfill his duty of helping set up qualified bishops in the churches of Crete, admonitions of old and young men and women 2, and practical admonitions in the community 3.
Titus - AD 62-63 - Titus is written to encourage him to fulfill his duty of helping set up qualified bishops in the churches of Crete, admonitions of old and young men and women 2, and practical admonitions in the community 3.
2 Timothy - AD67 A letter of encouragement for Timothy to exercise his spiritual gifts in the church 1, to be a good soldier and a vessel to honor 2, the last times and the sufficiency of Scripture 3, and admonition to faithfulness preaching and Christian living.
2 Timothy - AD67 A letter of encouragement for Timothy to exercise his spiritual gifts in the church 1, to be a good soldier and a vessel to honor 2, the last times and the sufficiency of Scripture 3, and admonition to faithfulness preaching and Christian living.
2 John - to an elect lady whom John loves to hear is walking in the truth and guidelines for hospitality and rejecting false teachers.
2 John - to an elect lady whom John loves to hear is walking in the truth and guidelines for hospitality and rejecting false teachers.
3 John - AD90 - Gaius a dear son in the Faith. A warning against those who would try to run the church and the preacher like Diotrephes.
3 John - AD90 - Gaius a dear son in the Faith. A warning against those who would try to run the church and the preacher like Diotrephes.
Illustrate
Apply
Philemon provided the basis of overturning slavery.
Pastoral epistles give us insight into church government and conduct.
Giving help to others.
4. The prophetic book of the early church: Revelation.
4. The prophetic book of the early church: Revelation.
Explain
The revelation of Jesus Christ. 1
The Seven churches of Asia 2-3
The tribulation 4-19
The throne room of heaven 4
The seven sealed book 5
The seven sealed book open 6
The 144,000 7
The seven trumpets 8-11
The Strong angel 10
Two prophets of God 11
A woman gives birth to a son 12
Two beasts 13
Jesus and his people and the world’s ripe judgment 14
The seven last plagues in seven vials of the wrath of God 15-16
The Great mystery and fall of Babylon 17-18
Jesus defeats his enemies 19
The Millennial kingdom, final rebellion, and great white throne judgment 20
New Jerusalem 21-22
Argue
Illustrate
Apply
Approach to prophecy
Approach to prophecy
Revelation was fulfilled in the 1st century - preterism
Revelation was fulfilled in the 1st century - preterism
Revelation is fulfilled throughout the church age - historical
Revelation is fulfilled throughout the church age - historical
Revelation symbolizes the battle between good and evil - symbolical
Revelation symbolizes the battle between good and evil - symbolical
Revelation 4-22 will be fulfilled at the end of the church age - futurist
Revelation 4-22 will be fulfilled at the end of the church age - futurist
The Futurist view is correct because is is in keeping with how Bible prophecy has been fulfilled throughout scripture.
The Futurist view is correct because is is in keeping with how Bible prophecy has been fulfilled throughout scripture.
Interpretation Guidelines:
Interpretation Guidelines:
Symbols are meant to reveal
Symbols are meant to reveal
Interpret literally unless a symbol is indicated by a word such as like, as, sign, or signify.
Interpret literally unless a symbol is indicated by a word such as like, as, sign, or signify.
Revelation interprets 44 of its own symbols.
Revelation interprets 44 of its own symbols.
The Old Testament helps interpret symbols because there are 348 allusions to the O.T. in the 404 verses of Revelation.
The Old Testament helps interpret symbols because there are 348 allusions to the O.T. in the 404 verses of Revelation.
Historical background helps interpret symbols.
Historical background helps interpret symbols.
Revelation should be interpreted literally as other Bible books.
Revelation should be interpreted literally as other Bible books.
Conclusion
Conclusion
God has given the church the great commission to reach the world. The New Testament provides us with helps for practically fulfilling the Great commission.
God has given the church the great commission to reach the world. The New Testament provides us with helps for practically fulfilling the Great commission.
