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The Great Commission...WHY?

by John Tilton on November 28, 2022

Scripture 

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

Observation

These scriptures as we know it is the Great Commission; a command and assignment from Jesus, to go forth sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, that people from all nations would come to know Him as their Lord and Savior.  Furthermore, Jesus commands us to baptize the new disciples and to teach them in the ways, will, and obedience to the lord.  The very pertinent question to ask is “Why?”  Why might these scriptures ring louder, resonate, and be of more urgency?

THESE ARE THE LAST DAYS!  Although we don’t know when Jesus will return, the “signs of the times” and “birth pains” as clearly stated in the Bible are taking place around us – wars and rumors of wars, the decline of morality, increase in crime, pestilence and disease, faith and religion on the decline.  Mankind has never seen the prophetic events of the Bible that will precede Jesus’ return taking place in such close proximity of time and with such clarity.  

Application

Thus, it is important that we take Jesus’ command of the Great Commission seriously, and be all about the sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ with others toward salvation, baptism, and teaching of the Word that disciples would become fruitful and continue the commission.  Our resolve should not be fear, and therefore “don’t be scared, but instead be prepared.”  Jesus’ call has been made, we need to respond to save as many of our loved ones, peers, friends, and others; who don’t know Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior.

Prayer

Dear Lord, THANK YOU for the WAKE-UP call that we have been put on this earth for such a time as this to do your will as we are in the Last Days!  The Word is very clear that we prepare for your return.  May you guide us and we be all about the Great Commission and seeing people come to know you as Lord and Savior.

About the Author

John Tilton

Senior Pastor John Tilton has served at New Hope Oahu since it’s launch in 1995, and has been on staff in administration and as executive pastor for the past 14 years. The values and heart behind New Hope run deeply through Pastor John’s veins as he has trained, learned, and was mentored closely by Pastor Wayne.

A graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama and the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Pastor John holds his Masters in Formational Leadership from Lancaster Bible College & Capital Seminary. He has served in various leadership, mentorship, and advisory roles in ministry and in the marketplace. He currently serves as Vice President of New Hope International and is on the Board of Directors of both Pacific Rim Christian University and New Hope Christian College. 

Pastor John is married to his amazing wife Lanu, is father to his son Ikaika, daughter Malie, son-in-law Noni, is Papa to his grandchildren Justice, Johanna, and Jordynn, all of whom serve in ministry as a family together at New Hope Oahu.

Pastor John’s heart is to love and shepherd the people of New Hope Oahu––both here on Oahu and globally across the world. He will seek to continue to develop leaders, enable people here to dream with vision and purpose for God’s unique call on their lives, and, most importantly, to seek God as He faithfully guides our church so that we can fully become the church, and the people, He has created and called us to be.

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