Lesson 5212

 (Lesson 5212)(05-13-26) Matthew 28:16-20 

   “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 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 always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” 

 

   Today’s quote relates that the eleven disciples travel to a mountain in Galilee as instructed by Jesus. When they see him, they worship him, though some among them experienced doubt. Jesus approached and declared that all power in heaven and in earth has been given unto him. He then issued the Great Commission, commanding them to go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, while instructing them to observe all things he had commanded. He concluded with the promise that he is with them always, even unto the end of the world. 

    Today’s quote is one of the most misunderstood to be found in the Bible. In context, the quote relates to Jesus’ last command to His apostles: to go into all the world, TEACH AND BAPTIZE (immerse) all new believers INTO THE NAME OF THE HOLY TRIUNE: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The confusion arises because there are some who contend that water is implied as the baptismal medium to be applied in that command. We should note that there is NO reference to water, either implied or otherwise, anywhere in Jesus’ command. The action of baptizing (Immersing) into the name of the Holy Triune signifies a spiritual burial whereby the believer is placed into (through “teach”ing and believing in) the complete nature and authority of the Godhead, thereby being eternally indwelled by the Holy Spirit. ~