Matthew 28:18-20 – Authority is all in Jesus – Audio

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Text: Matthew 28:18-20 (Reading by Don Treadway)

“By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority (Matthew 21:23)?” The chief priests and elders questioned the authority of Jesus. He did not answer them because they could not handle the answer. His disciples, on the other hand, could understand because they had come to know Him.

I. Jesus has been given all authority.

A. Jesus was given all authority (Matthew 28:18; Daniel 7:13-14).

B. This authority could only come from God (Ephesians 4:6; John 12:48-50).

C. He spoke with authority (Matthew 7:29).

D. He has full authority over…

1) …nature (Mark 4:39).

2) …unclean spirits (Mark 1:21-27).

3) …death (John 2:19; 10:17-18).

4) …judgment (Jonn 5:22-23,26-27; Acts 10:42).

5) …angels, authorities, and powers (1 Peter 3:22).

6) …the church (Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18).

II. Jesus gave His disciples authority to make disciples.

A. Jesus commanded them to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

B. They were to preach the gospel, and signs would accompany them (Mark 16:15-18).

C. They preached repentance and remission of sins, beginning at Jerusalem (Luke 24:46-49; Acts 2).

III. We must abide by His authority.

A. Jesus said we are to observe all things He has commanded us (Matthew 28:20).

B. The early church continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine (Acts 2:42).

C. Whatever we do, we are to do “in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17).”

Are we abiding by the authority of Christ? Have we been obedient to the gospel? Are we faithfully keeping all His commandments?

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