Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 5:18, 19
On every hand we hear the admonition by pastors, teachers and layman to obey "The Great Commissiort". By definition, "The Great Commission" is the instruction by Jesus Christ toHis eleven (later restored to twelve) apostles immediately prior to His ascension.
"And He said unto them. Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:15-18).
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and / teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you..." (Matt. 28:18-20).
Supposing that you or I were to witness to an unbeliever and that individual were to become saved. Shall we then expect that he will thereupon cure the insane, suddenly become fluent in some language other than his own and heal sick people by the touch of his hand? And shall we then insturct the new convert according to all the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ to His apostles when He walked the shores of Galilee?
Many, many evangelistic witnesses for Jesus Christ expect these very things to occur. And when (notice, WHEN — not IF) the anticipated miracles do not take place, there is great disappointment and self recrimination.
How shall we resolve the dilemma? By RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH, of course. Through our own apostle we know that OUR "Great Commission is THE WORD OF RECONCILIATION, which we are to minister and teach as a pure work of grace.
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