The doctrine of the Living Saviour distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. Without this vital tenet of our faith, we have nothing to live for and no blessed eternity to look forward to. Truly, “if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain” (I Cor. 15: 14). If Christ be not raised, “ye are yet in your sins” and “are of all men most miserable” (I Cor. 15: 17, 19).
The apostle Paul wrote about the fulfilment of prophecies covering our Lord’s death and resurrection: “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (I Cor. 15: 3-4). “Christ, though laid, was not lost, in the grave; but by the omnipotent power of His Godhead revived, and rose again from the dead the third day, to the consternation of His enemies, and the consolation of all believers” – William Burkitt
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The simplicity of the Gospel of Grace is clearly seen in the momentous event of Christ’s birth. The virgin birth of Christ was a miraculous occasion in human history. That the perfect Son of God should enter into our depraved world in such a simple, humble manner baffles the human mind.
Christ’s condescension – a mystery
Our Lord Jesus Christ is “the mighty God” (Isa. 9: 6). He is the second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is God from eternity to eternity: “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God” (Ps. 90: 2). Yet the Lord condescended to live amongst sinful man. He was born in a stable where the animals were kept, and placed in a manger – a feeding trough for animals. He grew up in a poor carpenter’s home.
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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 alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen (Matthew 28:18-20).
In our first two articles, we considered the power and authority of our Lord Jesus Christ in the giving of the Great Commission, and the privilege bestowed upon us as believers to go forth with the precious Gospel. We also looked at the programme which reflects the extent of the Great Commission, and the teaching/discipling ministry entrusted to us.
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Last Updated: 18 December 2011
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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 alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen (Matthew 28:18-20).
In our article last week, we considered the power and authority of the Lord Jesus Christ in His giving of the Great Commission, and the privilege bestowed upon us as believers to go forth with the precious Gospel.
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“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 alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (Matthew 28:18-20).
This discourse of our Lord took place after His resurrection. In giving the Great Commission, the triumphant living Saviour sent His disciples to proclaim His Gospel throughout the world. “The Commission is not just an order but a pronouncement of victory by the risen Saviour through His disciples” – Parallel Commentary.
As we look at the Great Commission, it is my prayer that we may glean a better understanding of this blessed command of the Lord to His disciples.
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Pastoral Exhortation 
Written by Rev E M Wee
