1. THE GREAT COMMISSION Christ delivers His instructions for propagating the Gospel to the Apostles LUKE 24:45-49 The Promise Acts 1:2-12 The Apostles example Christ’s Instructions Acts 2:36-42 God bears witness to the obedience of the twelve foundations of the Church Rev. 21:14

2. Christ is the Author of Salvation Christ is the Subject if Scripture and SalvationChrist is the Subject if Scripture and Salvation

3. The Commission in the Scriptures Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matt 28:19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matt 28:19 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scripturesThen opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:45, 47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:45, 47

4. Baptized into the Name of Jesus Old Fashioned BaptizingOld Fashioned Baptizing

5. Who’s Gospel Are You Trusting? One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Eph 4:5, 6One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Eph 4:5, 6 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Eph 4:11, 12And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Eph 4:11, 12

6. The Church Given Spiritual Gifts The Church “Ecclesia” a congregation not a building.The Church “Ecclesia” a congregation not a building.

7. Maturity by Christ’s Gospel Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Eph 4:13, 15 Eph 4:13, 15

8. Unity salvation by Christ Unity of the Gospel of Christ unto SalvationUnity of the Gospel of Christ unto Salvation

9. How Personal is Our Relationship With God? Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1 Cor 3:16, 17If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1 Cor 3:16, 17 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Cor 6:19What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Cor 6:19

10. How Personal is Our Relationship With God? – Continued 2 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 2 Cor 6:16 2 Cor 6:16 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jer 31:33But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jer 31:33

11. Moses Law Abrogated Not God’s Commandments Ten CommandmentsTen Commandments

12. How Personal is Our Relationship With God? – Continued 3 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, [even] the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: John 15:26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, [even] the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: John 15:26 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 1 Cor 1:6, 7 1 Cor 1:6, 7

13. How Personal is Our Relationship With God? – Continued 4 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them [which are of the house] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them [which are of the house] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 1 Cor 1:10, 11 1 Cor 1:10, 11

14. How Personal is Our Relationship With God? – Continued 5 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 1 Cor 1:12, 13 1 Cor 1:12, 13 Reference:Reference: Baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ Acts 2:38Baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ Acts 2:38

15. Partakers of Christ’s Baptism Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Rom 6:3Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Rom 6:3

16. How Personal is Our Relationship With God? – Continued 6 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Rev 1:9I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Rev 1:9 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Rev 12:17And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Rev 12:17

17. The Dragon Working to Destroy The Remnant Church of God And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Rev 12:17And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Rev 12:17

18. Declare the Whole Counsel of God Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20: 26-28 Acts 20: 26-28

19. The Apostles Warning For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. Acts 20:29-31Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. Acts 20:29-31

20. Conclusion - Summary And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Acts 20:32And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Acts 20:32 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35 Acts 20:35

21. THE GREAT COMMISSION Christ delivers His instructions for propagating the Gospel to the Apostles LUKE 24:45-49 The Promise Acts 1:2-12 The Apostles example Christ’s Instructions Acts 2:36-42 God bears witness to the obedience of the twelve foundations of the Church Rev. 21:14

22. The Church Tested by Deceptions And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Matt 24:4, 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Matt 24:4, 5 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matt 24:24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matt 24:24

23. The Counterfeit Antichrist Church And upon her forehead [was] a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Rev 17:5And upon her forehead [was] a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Rev 17:5

24. The LORD is Coming Soon Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Matt 24:44-46Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Matt 24:44-46

25. ARE YOU READY TO MEET YOUR ETERNITY? Christ is our Comforter, Savior, and GodChrist is our Comforter, Savior, and God