Observe all things...

The Gospel of St. Matthew 28:19-20 says, "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." These verses are known as the Great Commission. Jesus told his disciples as He ascended into heaven to go and teach all nations. He gave them this commission. The word commission is defined as:

-The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty.
-The authority so granted.
-The matter or task so authorized.
-A document conferring such authorization.
(Definition found at http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=commission)

As a follower of Jesus Christ I feel that this commission has been extended to me as well, feeling that God has put a burden on my heart to spread His gospel and share His word with as many people as possible. This is the purpose of this blog site, to share this information with you.

Why would Jesus, as He is leaving this earth, tell his followers to teach all nations, baptize them, and have them to observe everything He commanded?

What did He want them to teach? Jesus wanted His followers to teach all nations about Himself. He wanted them to teach the gospel.

And what is the gospel? It is the good news that Jesus Christ is the messiah. That He is God made flesh through a Virgin, that He led a sinless life, that He was wounded for our transgressions ( Isaiah 53:5 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=29&chapter=53&verse=5&version=9&context=verse)

That He was crucified, died and was laid in a tomb, and that on the third day He rose from the dead by His own power.

He is the one who came to save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21) because "..the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23) but "whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13)

Why did He want this to be taught? What does He want to save us from? Why do we need a savior?

He wanted this taught because He is merciful and is not willing that anyone should perish, but that all would come to repentance. You see, one sin is enough to separate us from the perfect God. I'll say it again -ONE SIN is enough to separate us from the perfect God. Nothing unholy can stand before God and there is nothing you can do in yourself to make up for the sins you have committed because "all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags" (Isaiah 64:6). You can't be good enough because we are corrupt from birth because of the fallen state we have been left in since Adam and Eve sinned.

What does He want to save us from? HELL. Hell is reserved for those whose sins are not covered by the blood of Christ Jesus. Hell is a place created by God for the judgement of sinners and fallen angels. It is a lake of fire and lasts for all eternity.

Why do we need Jesus to save us? Because we can't save ourselves. In the Book of Acts, a man asked the Apostle Paul the most important question, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" (Acts 16:30) The Apostle Paul replied, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." (Acts 16:31).

If you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He was born of the Virgin Mary, that He died and was raised from the dead, and that He ascended into heaven you can have eternal life. But, as the book of James says, "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." You must place all your trust in Jesus Christ. You must repent of your sins, don't turn back to them and ask Jesus to save you from dreaded judgement. Get on your knees and pray the 51st Psalm. This Psalm is a perfect Psalm of repentance.

Romans 10:9-13 "That if thous shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

The disease: You have a debt of sin you cannot pay off that will put you in hell.

The cure: "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." John 1:12, Romans 3:23

If you want to be saved from eternal hell and know Jesus Christ as your savior, please let me know. Email me at drummerboypaul@gmail.com I would like to help you in your new found faith in Jesus Christ.