Mark 16:15 And he said to them, Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. I. WHAT IT IS THAT WE HAVE TO CARRY TO EVERY CREATURE. The great truth that "God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself." What is meant by the word preach? Its meaning is extensive. It includes all church work for the spread of the gospel. II. WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF THIS COMMISSION? No limit as to where this gospel is to be preached. No limit as to the persons to whom it is to be preached. III. THE INDUCEMENT TO ENLIST IN THIS SERVICE AND OBEY THIS COMMAND. God has said it. It is a delight to God. By it the elect are to be gathered out. We should do it for our own sakes. Because Jesus wills it. IV. WHAT POWERS HAVE WE TO WORK WITH AND HOW CAN WE DO IT? If all cannot preach, yet they may either teach the young or influence their own households. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.WEB: He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation. |
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