THREE ALLS OF THE GREAT COMMISSION

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:12-20

Text: Matthew 28:19

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Introduction: I'm glad that some things in the Bible are simple enough for someone like me to understand. For instance, I understand the word, "all." I may have trouble with some words in the Bible, but I can understand that word. All means ALL.

I think of the ALL OF SIN.

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

But I thank God for the all of salvation:

1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

I want you to look with me today at the word, "all," in our scripture reading today, as I bring a message called, "Three Alls of the Great Commission."

I. ALL POWER - THE FORCE IN SOUL-WINNING

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

GOD PROVIDES POWER ... ALL POWER

A. To bring courage to the soul-winner

• 1. Look at the change in Peter after the Holy Ghost came.
• 2. We have ALL power to be witnesses for our Lord!
• 3. We have ALL power for fruit-bearing!

B. To bring conviction to the heart of the sinner

• 1. John 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
• 2. We have ALL power for people to see their need of the Savior - the power of the Holy Ghost!

C. To bring conversion to the believer

• 1. A supernatural work is done in the heart of a person who trusts Christ.
• 2. He is born again!

II. ALL NATIONS - THE FIELD IN SOUL-WINNING

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

A. We should start at home

• 1. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
• 2. In our own homes - families
• 3. In our communities -- visiting in the homes of people

B. We should spread out as far as we can

• 1. Neighboring cities and counties
• 2. Telephone
• 3. Internet - email
• 4. Bus ministry

C. We should support missionaries who will go where you and I cannot

• 1. Offerings above and beyond our tithes support our missionaries

III. ALL THINGS - THE FOLLOW-UP IN SOUL-WINNING

Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

We need to teach our new converts about

A. Basic discipleship

• 1. Bible reading
• 2. Prayer
• 3. Soul-winning
• 4. Faithful church attendance
• 5. Tithes and offerings

B. Bible doctrines

• 1. The milk of the word of God first.
• 2. The basic precepts of scripture.

C. Battling the devil

• 1. Over doubt
• 2. Over distraction
• 3. Over discouragement
• 4. Over delay - delaying baptism, joining the church, etc.

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