Introduction to Finishing the Great Commission
What is required to finish the Great Commission? This audio message introduces what is required to fulfill Matthew 24:14.
Topics: Great Commission
Finishing the Great Commission
Evangelism is the beginning of the Great Commission but the Great Commission goes much deeper than that. We are preparing the nations for the return of Jesus and for the conclusion of His glorious plan that joins together the salvation of Israel and the nations.
Paul’s Understanding of the Great Commission
Paul recognized a divine story was unfolding that would result in both the salvation of Israel and the nations. He also recognized that Israel and the nations were deeply intertwined in that plan and that the Great Commission was God’s means of bringing it to pass.
The New Testament, Israel, and the Nations
It is a common assumption that the New Testament shifts the focus from Israel to the nations. The New Testament does give a clear directive to take the gospel to the nations and also describes the spread of the gospel among the gentiles. However this Great Commission is not disconnected from God’s promises to Israel.
Israel and the Nations in the Old Testament
Most believers assume that the Old Testament is primarily about Israel and the New Testament is a shift in emphasis in the nations as defined by the Great Commission. However, we must see the Old and New Testament as a single, unified story and the Great Commission as deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments.
Introduction to Israel and the Great Commission
For too long the church has treated Israel and the Great Commission as two unrelated subjects when in fact they are part of a single mission in God’s heart. The Great Commission deeply connects Israel and the nations in God’s plan to redeem and restore the nations.
Finishing the Great Commission – The Gospel of the Kingdom
Evangelism is the beginning of the Great Commission but the Great Commission goes much deeper than that. Evangelism is a key activity of the Great Commission, but the Great Commission is also intended to prepare the nations to be judged on a single question.
Should Christians Be Involved in Government and Politics?
Christianity and politics is a complex subject. Some avoid it entirely, while others passionately call the church to political action. Because of this, we need a clear understanding of the biblical view of how we relate to government and politics.
What Does It Mean for “All” Israel to be Saved?
In Romans 11, Paul predicts that a day will come when “all” Israel is saved. Is Paul predicting a day when every single individual in Israel is saved or using hyperbole to describe the salvation of a large number?