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Monday, September 1, 2025

Fundamentals of the Faith (11)

 

1. The Duty of Disciples (Mark 16:15)

Jesus commands: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

  • Universal mission – not limited to one people group, but for all nations.
  • Proclamation – sharing the good news is not optional but central to discipleship.
  • Responsibility – every disciple is entrusted with this mission.

2. Three Aspects of Making Disciples (Matt. 28:19–20)

  1. Go – intentional outreach beyond comfort zones.
  2. Baptize – identification with Christ and His community.
  3. Teach – guiding believers to obey and grow in faith.

3. Proclaiming to All Nations (Matt. 24:46–47)

The message of the kingdom must reach “all the nations,” signaling the urgency and universality of the task.


4. Paul’s Example of Witness

  • Acts 22:15 – Paul testifies that disciples are chosen to “be a witness… to all people of what you have seen and heard.”
  • 1 Cor. 15:3–4 – His gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.
  • Rom. 1:16 – He is “not ashamed of the gospel” because it is God’s power to save.
  • Acts 17:2–3 – Paul “reasoned from the Scriptures,” explaining and proving that Jesus is the Messiah.
  • Rom. 10:1; Col. 4:3–4 – His heart: that people might be saved; his request: that God would open doors and give clarity.

5. The Message of Salvation

  • John 1:1 – Jesus is the eternal Word, fully divine.
  • John 14:6 – He is “the way, the truth, and the life.”
  • Acts 4:12 – No salvation apart from Jesus.

Key Gospel Verses:

  • Rom. 3:23 – All have sinned.
  • Rom. 6:23 – Sin brings death, but God gives life.
  • Rom. 5:8 – God demonstrates love through Christ’s death.
  • 1 Pet. 2:24 – Jesus bore our sins on the cross.
  • Rom. 10:9 – Salvation through confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection.
  • John 1:12 – To all who receive Him, He gives the right to become children of God.

6. Living as Witnesses

  • Phil. 2:14–15 – Live blamelessly and shine as lights in a dark world.
  • Matt. 5:16 – Let good works glorify the Father.
  • Col. 4:6 – Let speech be gracious and seasoned with salt, guiding conversations with wisdom.

7. Prayer and Power in Witness

  • Acts 4:29 – Pray for boldness to speak God’s word.
  • Heb. 4:12 – God’s Word is living and powerful, convicting hearts.
  • 2 Tim. 3:15 – Scripture makes one wise for salvation through faith in Christ.

Summary:
Disciples are called to proclaim the gospel everywhere (Mark 16:15), make disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching (Matt. 28:19–20), and live lives that shine as witnesses (Phil. 2:15; Matt. 5:16). The message centers on Jesus’ death and resurrection (1 Cor. 15:3–4), salvation by faith in Him alone (Acts 4:12; Rom. 10:9), and the transforming power of the Word (Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 3:15). Like Paul, believers should pray for boldness and clarity, never ashamed of the gospel, but longing for all people to be saved (Rom. 10:1).

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