From Matthew 28: 16-20
Kingdom advance is God’s daily work of extending His kingdom throughout the world.
If a Christian understands all the rest of the gospel of Matthew but fails to understand this closing passage, he has missed the point of the entire book. This passage is the climax and major focal point not only of the gospel but the entire New Testament. It is not an exaggeration to say this is the focal point of all Scripture.
The supreme purpose and motive of every individual believer and every body of believers is to glorify God.
The mission that flows out of our loving fellowship, our spiritual growth, and our praise is that of being God’s faithful and obedient instruments in His divine plan to redeem the world. That plan began in eternity past, before the foundation of the world.
The supreme way that God glorifies Himself is through the redemption of sinful men.
Kingdom Advance requires…
- We must be available. (28:16)
- We must have the genuine attitude of pure worship. (28:1-18a)
- We must have a complete attitude of submission. (28:18b)
- …“made Him both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36)
…“highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” (Phil. 2: 9-11)
- …“made Him both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36)
- We must be completely obedient to His command. (28:19-20a)
- “If you abide in my My words, then you are truly My disciples.” (John 8: 31)
- We must trust the power of the Holy Spirit of God through the continual presence working in and through us. (28:20b)
“Just as the Father has sent Me, I also send you”
John 20:21
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