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In [[Christianity]], the '''Great Commission''' is the instruction of the [[Resurrection appearances of Jesus|resurrected Jesus Christ]] to his [[disciple (Christianity)|disciples]] to spread [[the gospel]] to all the nations of the world. The Great Commission is outlined in [[Matthew 28:16]]–[[Matthew 28:20|20]], where on a mountain in [[Galilee]] Jesus calls on his followers to make disciples of and [[baptize]] all nations in the name of the [[God the Father|Father]], the [[God the Son|Son]], and the [[Holy Spirit (Christianity)|Holy Spirit]]. |
In [[Christianity]], the '''Great Commission''' is the instruction of the [[Resurrection appearances of Jesus|resurrected Jesus Christ]] to his [[disciple (Christianity)|disciples]] to spread [[the gospel]] to all the nations of the world. The Great Commission is outlined in [[Matthew 28:16]]–[[Matthew 28:20|20]], where on a mountain in [[Galilee]] Jesus calls on his followers to make disciples of and [[baptize]] all nations in the name of the [[God the Father|Father]], the [[God the Son|Son]], and the [[Holy Spirit (Christianity)|Holy Spirit]]. |
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The Great Commission is similar to the episodes of the [[commissioning of the Twelve Apostles]] found in the other [[Synoptic Gospels]], though with significant differences.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} Luke also has Jesus during his ministry dispatching disciples, including the [[seventy disciples]], sending them to all the nations and giving them power over [[demons]]. The [[dispersion of the Apostles]] in the [[Mark 16#Longer ending of Mark (verse 9-20)|traditional ending of Mark]] is thought to be a [[Christianity in the 2nd century|2nd-century]] summary based on Matthew and Luke.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} |
The Great Commission is similar to the episodes of the [[commissioning of the Twelve Apostles]] found in the other [[Synoptic Gospels]], though with significant differences.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} Luke also has Jesus during his ministry dispatching disciples, including the [[seventy disciples]], sending them to all the nations and giving them power over [[demons]]. The [[dispersion of the Apostles]] in the [[Mark 16#Longer ending of Mark (verse 9-20)|traditional ending of Mark]] is thought to be a [[Christianity in the 2nd century|2nd-century]] summary based on Matthew and Luke.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} |
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The Great Commission has become a tenet in [[Christian theology]] emphasizing [[Christian ministry|ministry]], [[Christian mission|missionary work]], [[evangelism]], and [[baptism]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} The [[Apostles in the New Testament|apostles]] are said to have dispersed from Jerusalem and founded the [[Apostolic See|apostolic see]]s,{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} such as those at [[Corinth]], [[Philippi]], [[Ephesus]], and [[Rome]] (see also [[Holy See]]). [[Preterists]] believe that the Great Commission and other [[Bible prophecy|Bible prophecies]] were fulfilled in the [[Christianity in the 1st century|1st century]] while [[Futurism (Christianity)|futurists]] believe Bible prophecy has yet to be fulfilled at the [[Second Coming]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} |
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In Christianity, the Great Commission is the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples to spread the gospel to all the nations of the world. The Great Commission is outlined in Matthew 28:16–20, where on a mountain in Galilee Jesus calls on his followers to make disciples of and baptize all nations in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Great Commission is similar to the episodes of the commissioning of the Twelve Apostles found in the other Synoptic Gospels, though with significant differences.[citation needed] Luke also has Jesus during his ministry dispatching disciples, including the seventy disciples, sending them to all the nations and giving them power over demons. The dispersion of the Apostles in the traditional ending of Mark is thought to be a 2nd-century summary based on Matthew and Luke.[citation needed]
The Great Commission has become a tenet in Christian theology emphasizing ministry, missionary work, evangelism, and baptism.[citation needed] The apostles are said to have dispersed from Jerusalem and founded the apostolic sees,[citation needed] such as those at Corinth, Philippi, Ephesus, and Rome (see also Holy See). Preterists believe that the Great Commission and other Bible prophecies were fulfilled in the 1st century while futurists believe Bible prophecy has yet to be fulfilled at the Second Coming.[citation needed]
History
It is not known who coined the term Great Commission, though it may have been Justinian von Welz[1] and it was later popularized by Hudson Taylor.[2]
New Testament accounts
The following comparison table is primarily based on the King James Bible (KJV) English translation of the New Testament.[3]
Matthew 28:16–20 | Mark 16:14–18 | Luke 24:44–49 | John 20:19–23 | Acts 1:4–8 |
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Interpretations
The commission from Jesus has been interpreted by evangelical Christians[which?] as meaning that his followers have the duty to go, make disciples, teach, and baptize. Although the command was initially given directly only to Christ's eleven Apostles, evangelical Christian theology has typically interpreted the commission as a directive to all Christians of every time and place, particularly because it seems to be a restatement or moving forward of the last part of God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12:3.[citation needed] Commentators[which?] often contrast the Great Commission with the earlier Limited Commission of Matthew 10:5–42, in which they were to restrict their mission to their fellow Jews, whom Jesus referred to as "the lost sheep of the house of Israel". (Matthew 15:24)[non-primary source needed]
Full Preterists believe[citation needed] that the Great Commission was already fulfilled based on the New Testament passages "And they went out and preached everywhere" (Mark 16:20), "the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven" (Colossians 1:23), and "Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations" (Romans 16:25–26).[non-primary source needed]
See also
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- Ad gentes
- Evangelii gaudium
- Evangelii nuntiandi
- Evangelism
- Matthew 28:16, 17, 18, 19, 20
- New evangelization
- Overview of resurrection appearances in the Gospels and Paul
- Redemptoris Missio
References
- ^ Castleman, Robbie F. "The Last Word: The Great Commission: Ecclesiology" (PDF). Themelios. 32 (3): 68.
- ^ Castleman, Robbie F. "The Last Word: The Great Commission: Ecclesiology" (PDF). Themelios. 32 (3): 68.
- ^ "Online Bible – King James Version". Biblehub.com. 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2022.