XIX. OF MISSIONS
The command to give the gospel to the world is clear and unmistakable and this Commission
was given to the churches.
Matt. 28:18-20. "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 Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded
you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world Amen."
Mark 16:15. "And he said unto them, Go ye into all
the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
John 20:21. "As my Father hath sent me, even so send
I you."
Acts 1:8. "But ye shall receive power after that
the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Acts 13:1-4. "Now there were in the church that was
at Antioch certain prophets and teachers....As they ministered to the Lord, and
fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto
I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on
them, they sent them away. So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed...."
Rom. 10:13-15. "For whosoever shall call upon the
name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have
not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and
how shall they hear without a preacher, And how shall they preach, except they be
sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel
of peace, and bring god tidings of good things."
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