The Great Commission
Jesus taught in
Matthew 28:18-20 the fundamental aspects of His will
for the work of the church. The church in Ashland has implemented these
simple teachings to the growth and edification of the saints that meet with
us, and in all of our evangelistic efforts in the world around us.
“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 Spirit; Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded
you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Matthew 28:18-20
1. PROSPECT DISCIPLES
Every person should be taught the truth of the
Bible, that they might have the opportunity to become a disciple of
the Lord . This is the responsibility of those who know the truth...(I Timothy 2:2)
“teach all nations…”
2. NEW DISCIPLE
Those desiring to be saved, and become a disciple of
Christ must be baptized upon the confession of their faith in Christ and
repentance from their sins. This baptism is for the remission of one's sins
(Acts 2:38; 8:37; I Peter 3:21; Mark 16:16)
“...baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost…”
3. GROWING DISCIPLE
Every new Christian is then taught all that the
Lord has commanded, that they might be a faithful disciple (Matthew 24:13;
Revelation 2:10)
“Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you...”
4. TEACHING DISCIPLE
Every Christian, after learning what the Lord has
commanded is then encouraged to obey those things. One of which is the
command to go and teach all nations the gospel of the Lord.
“Go ye therefore…”
BELOW IS A CHART WE HAVE USED TO ILLUSTRATE OUR MISSION:
EVANGELISM IN THE COMMUNITY
Every week we make
it a priority to do something to reach out to the community where we are
located that we might fulfill the Lord's command to teach His word. If you
live in the Ashland area, we could be visiting you soon. If you would like
for us to stop by, give us a call or email us:
SEE PICTURES BELOW:
A few of our men at different homes in the Ashland area, handing out
tracts and flyers...
At Wal-Mart in Ashland handing out invitations to our Gospel Meeting...
