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counsel of God. Are we leaving anything unto the end of the world” (Mat 28:20).
out of the Great Commission? How easy it These words contain the fourth “all” in
is to focus our attention on a few teachings the Great Commission. Christ has been
we deem most important while excluding given “all authority.” He wants us to make
vast portions of Scripture, ignoring even disciples of “all nations.” He instructs us
the fundamentals of the faith. to teach them “all things” He has com-
But we must not miss another part of manded. And now He promises His
the Lord’s program, and it involves its presence to be with us “always.” “Always”
intended audience. The Savior said the (Greek pas hemera) means literally “the
Great Commission is for “all nations.” The whole of every day.” The Lord is with us
word for “nations” here (Greek ethnos) is every moment of every day, not just those
the regular term for “Gentiles” in the New particular seasons when we feel close to
Testament. But to send the disciples to the Him. Because He is with us “always,” we
Gentiles was simply to extend the range need not fear any opposition as we seek
of their mission, not exclude the Jewish to carry out the Great Commission. And
people from it. It is clear from Acts that the as He is with us, we can rejoice that we
Lord’s followers continued their mission work not only for the Lord but with Him
to the Jews. In short, the Lord Jesus was (1Co 3:9)! Therefore, let us “Go!”
sending out the disciples to everyone ev- See o’er the world wide open doors inviting:
erywhere. We can be confident still today Soldiers of Christ, arise and enter in;
that everyone everywhere is within the Christians, awake! Your forces all uniting,
scope of the Great Commission. We can Send forth the gospel, break the chains of sin.
boldly go “into all the world and proclaim
the gospel to the whole creation” (Mar All power is given unto Me;
16:15 ESV). All power is given unto Me;
The Presence the Lord Go ye into all the world and preach the
gospel;
Promises And lo, I am with you alway. 5
If we obey, we are not on our own. Jesus
said, “And, lo, I am with you always, even 5 James McGranahan (1840–1907)

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