Question 1

What does it mean that all power is given unto Jesus in heaven and in earth?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus says that all power is given to him in heaven and in earth, he is talking about the authority he has received as the risen Lord. As mediator, he is openly shown to be King over angels and people, over the church and the whole world. This means he has the right to rule, to send his followers, to order his church, and to use even earthly rulers and events for his purposes. He says this to strengthen his disciples, so they know the One sending them has complete authority.

Question 2

What is the Great Commission in this passage and what are its main parts?

Accepted Answer

The Great Commission here is Jesus’ command to his disciples after his resurrection. Its main parts are: go, make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything Jesus has commanded. It is not only about starting people in the faith but also about helping them grow in obedience. This work began with the first disciples and continues through those who follow in their steps until the end of the world.

Question 3

What does it mean to teach or make disciples of all nations?

Accepted Answer

To make disciples of all nations means more than giving a one-time message. The disciples were to go beyond the borders of Israel and bring people from every people group under the teaching of Jesus. They were to teach publicly, while God’s Spirit would work inwardly to change hearts. Those who become true disciples learn their sin and need, turn from self, trust in Christ for salvation, and follow him in daily life. This command shows that the good news is for both Jews and non-Jews everywhere.

Question 4

What does baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost mean?

Accepted Answer

Baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost means that baptism is done under the authority of the one true God, who is three Persons. Those who are baptized are publicly given over to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, confessing faith in each and entering into a covenant relationship with God. This wording shows that the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are all fully God, yet share one name. Baptism is a sign before people and a pledge of God’s grace to those who believe.

Question 5

Why does Jesus connect baptism with teaching in this passage?

Accepted Answer

Jesus joins baptism with teaching to show that following him is both an outward and inward matter. Baptism is the outward sign that someone has been received as a disciple. Teaching is the ongoing work of helping that person obey everything Jesus commanded. The order is important: the message about Christ is preached, people are brought to faith, they are baptized, and then they are taught to live out what he says. This keeps the church from empty rituals and reminds us that real discipleship includes learning and doing Jesus’ words.

Question 6

What does teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you involve?

Accepted Answer

Teaching them to observe all things Jesus commanded means passing on everything he taught, not just a few favorite parts. This includes trust in him, moral commands, love for God and neighbor, and the ordinances he gave, such as baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The goal is not only that people know these teachings in their minds but that they keep them in practice. Those who teach in the church are not to add their own ideas as if they were from Christ, but to hand on what he has already given to his disciples.

Question 7

What does Jesus mean when he says I am with you always, even unto the end of the world?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus says, “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world,” he is giving a promise of his ongoing presence with his followers. He is not speaking of his physical body, since he would soon ascend to heaven. Instead, he is speaking of his spiritual presence by the Holy Spirit. He will be with his church to help, guide, strengthen, and protect as they carry out his command. This promise stretches through all generations, because he will have a people and servants on earth until the present world ends.

Question 8

How does this passage show that the gospel is for all nations and not just one people?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows that the gospel is for all nations in several ways. Jesus’ earlier work was mostly among the people of Israel, but now he clearly tells his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. This means the old boundary between Jew and non-Jew is no longer in force in the same way. God’s promise of salvation is now opened widely, so people from every nation, language, and group are invited. Baptism and teaching are not limited to one group but are to be offered wherever Christ’s message is received.

Question 9

How can believers today take part in the Great Commission?

Accepted Answer

Believers today take part in the Great Commission first by trusting that Jesus still has all authority and is still with his people. Some are called to preach and teach openly, planting churches and baptizing new believers. Others support this work through prayer, giving, and encouraging those who go. In everyday life, Christians can share the message of Jesus, live in a way that reflects his commands, and help others learn and obey his words. The command to make disciples carries on through the whole church, not just a few leaders.

Question 10

What does this passage teach about who God is?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows that God is one God in three Persons, since baptism is given in the one name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It also shows that the Son has received all authority in heaven and on earth, so he is Lord over everything. God is shown as the one who sends his people into the world and the one who stays with them as they go. He is powerful, since all authority belongs to him, but also near and caring, since he promises to be with his followers always.

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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