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)
- Go
– intentional outreach beyond comfort zones.
- Baptize
– identification with Christ and His community.
- 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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