What is the Great Commission and do You really have a role to play?
The GREAT COMMISSION is for every believer to "go into the world and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission is one of the most significant passages in the Holy Bible. First, it's the last recorded personal instruction given by Jesus to His disciples. Second, it's a special calling from Jesus Christ to all His followers to take specific action while on this earth. Now we may believe that we are doing as Jesus instructed, but "are we taking responsibility - really?" this and I will agree, we are doing this (fulfilling the great commission) to an extent. But we are not doing it in the most effective way.The Word of God tells us in MATTHEW 9:37 that the harvest is ready but the labourers are few. Who are the LABOURERS? Every believer is a labourer. So why then is there a shortage of labourers? Because believers today are not equipped to evangelize. When prospects become New Converts, they are welcomed into the body of Christ and are usually not taught how to share the free gift of eternal life with other prospects. They therefore join in the regular church programmes and activities, and never really get the opportunity to learn how to share the free gift of eternal life.
The GREAT COMMISSION is for every believer to "go into the world and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission is one of the most significant passages in the Holy Bible. First, it's the last recorded personal instruction given by Jesus to His disciples. Second, it's a special calling from Jesus Christ to all His followers to take specific action while on this earth. Now we may believe that we are doing as Jesus instructed, but "are we taking responsibility - really?" this and I will agree, we are doing this (fulfilling the great commission) to an extent. But we are not doing it in the most effective way.The Word of God tells us in MATTHEW 9:37 that the harvest is ready but the labourers are few. Who are the LABOURERS? Every believer is a labourer. So why then is there a shortage of labourers? Because believers today are not equipped to evangelize. When prospects become New Converts, they are welcomed into the body of Christ and are usually not taught how to share the free gift of eternal life with other prospects. They therefore join in the regular church programmes and activities, and never really get the opportunity to learn how to share the free gift of eternal life.
So I challenge you today to come on board and play your part in fulfilling the great commission. There is no need to fear not knowing how to share your faith, there is a way that will assist you to do this. Far too many of us are just going to church, content with the fact that we are safely saved. Let us not be fooled that it is enough, but let us be encouraged to go into all the world and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
When was the last time you shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with someone? Do you want to know how to share the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively with your family, friends and strangers? CONTACT ME and let us pray to the Lord of the Harvest.
Take a look at what God is doing with Evangelism Explosion Oceana - Vice President Langdon Stewart
Take a look at what God is doing with Evangelism Explosion Oceana - Vice President Langdon Stewart
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