You know what? I don't believe I've ever preached this, but maybe I'll make it my theme on my next furlough!!4His_glory said:
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Who is the Great Commission For?
- Thread starter John of Japan
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The recipients of the five statements of the GC
Here is the breakdown, according to context, of the recipients of the five statements of the Great Commission:
Matthew 28:16-20. The "eleven disciples" (v. 16), or IMO the leadership.
Mark 16:14-18. "The eleven" (v. 14), or once again the leadership.
Luke 24:44-49. "The eleven gathered together, and them that were with them" (v. 33). I interpret this as the corporate church.
John 20:19-23. "The disciples" (v. 19). I interpret this as each individual believer.
Acts 1:8. "The apostles" (v. 2). I interpret this as a specific commission to the missionary-apostles.:type:
Here is the breakdown, according to context, of the recipients of the five statements of the Great Commission:
Matthew 28:16-20. The "eleven disciples" (v. 16), or IMO the leadership.
Mark 16:14-18. "The eleven" (v. 14), or once again the leadership.
Luke 24:44-49. "The eleven gathered together, and them that were with them" (v. 33). I interpret this as the corporate church.
John 20:19-23. "The disciples" (v. 19). I interpret this as each individual believer.
Acts 1:8. "The apostles" (v. 2). I interpret this as a specific commission to the missionary-apostles.:type: