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THE GREAT COMMISSION

WHAT I LONG TO COMMUNICATE IN MY
MESSAGE ON THE GREAT COMMISSION

This is not a message on the responsibility of missions. I
desire to present the “HOW?” does God expect a Christian to
fulfill the great commission. This question is answered in
John chapter 21, in the background of Peter’s restoration.
The two parts of the great commission are preaching the
gospel and making disciples of those who respond positively.
The illustrations of victorious fishing in the first part of John
21 contain the principles of preaching the gospel; the
illustration of victorious shepherding in the second part of
John 21 contain the principles of making disciples. The all-
inclusive message can be summarized in two words; live and
love! That is the how! Be yourself and love Jesus!

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