The Great Commission
Text: Mark 16:15-20
Introduction: We have here Mark’s account of the great commission.
Today, let us notice some things that Mark wrote in the last six
verses of his book.
Body:
I. The commission.
A. “Go into all of the world.”
1. Colossians 1:5-6; 23.
B. “Preach the gospel”.
1. The gospel – the same as preaching Jesus as
Philip with the Eunuch. Why? Romans 10:13-14,
17.
2. Teach (make disciples – New American Standard)
3. The same is true for us.
a. Matthew 28:19-20
b. 2 Timothy 2:2
c. Mormon’s have a greater success with studies
set up by members with…
d. Insurance salesmen.
II. Verse 16
A. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
1. 2 + 2 = 4, believe + baptism = salvation
2. “and” is a conjunction…
3. Belief is a prerequisite.
4. If a governor says to the convicted thieves in
prison, that if he will make a written pledge to
be an honest man, and will restore fourfold what
he has stolen, they will be pardoned.
B. Baptism
1. For believers, not infants.
2. A burial:
a. Romans 6:3-4
b. Colossians 2:12
III. The miracles. Verses 17-18
A. The fulfillment
1. tongues – Acts 2
2. Casting out demons - Acts 16:16-18
3. snakes – Acts 28:3-4
4. heal the sick – Acts 3
5. drink poison.
B. The purpose of miracles.
1. John 20:30-31
2. Mark 16:20
3. Hebrews 2:3-4
C. They have creased.
1. Daniel’s statement.
2. 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 (James 1:35)
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