Hi all,
how would you respond to the assertion that the great commission was fulfilled by the apostles in their life time and thus does not apply to believers today?
based on these points;
1. the commission was only given to the 11 disciples
2. The 11 were given special powers (Mark 16:17-20) to accomplish the commission, something present day believers lack, hence making them unfit to fulfill the commission.
3. Several places in the NT, Paul describes the gospel as having been preached to 'every creature', hence indicating the fulfillment of Jesus' command. ( Col 1:23, Rom 16:26, Mark 16:20)
How would you respnd to this?
how would you respond to the assertion that the great commission was fulfilled by the apostles in their life time and thus does not apply to believers today?
based on these points;
1. the commission was only given to the 11 disciples
2. The 11 were given special powers (Mark 16:17-20) to accomplish the commission, something present day believers lack, hence making them unfit to fulfill the commission.
3. Several places in the NT, Paul describes the gospel as having been preached to 'every creature', hence indicating the fulfillment of Jesus' command. ( Col 1:23, Rom 16:26, Mark 16:20)
How would you respnd to this?