2007-11-21 01:43:19 · 11 answers · asked by vostok b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible is a bit contradictory on this point. There are several places where it says to spread the teachings to everybody and others where it is said to be limited distribution.
2007-11-21 01:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth. Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” Have you wanted to relay a message out to others when you first heard it? Perhaps it was news of a promotion or a favorite sports team victory. Perhaps it was a find at the market or a lunch special at the cafe. You can't wait to pass that along to your friends and relatives. Jesus wants you to talk up the good news!! Shout it from the rooftops! Your salvation is near. That is my take on it.
2007-11-21 01:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by J R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus had promised to be with his followers in their meeting together (Mt 18:20), and he also assured them that he would be ‘with them’ in their discipling work “all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” (Mt 28:19, 20) The parousi′a (presence) of Matthew 24:3 and related texts, of course, must signify something beyond this. It clearly relates to a special presence, one involving and affecting all earth’s inhabitants and inseparably connected with Jesus’ expression of full authority as King anointed by God.
2007-11-21 02:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by papa G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in context it is the second half of the great commission so after we make disciples we are to teach and lead them in the ways of a Christ like life and cultivate mature Christians who can go out and then do the same thing
2007-11-21 01:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by Belgrademitch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teaching. Like many students though, they won't get it. So is your teaching in line with the Word of God, or the traditions of men that nullify Gods Word? Remember, it's the Holy Spirit that attracts someone to Gods word, you can't convert anyone.
2007-11-21 01:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Ace of Spades 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to teach all nations, and all peoples the things that Jesus taught. That Jesus would be there with them in Spirit until the end of all time. Until God comes to judge the world.
2007-11-21 02:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is right after Jesus rose from the dead. He is instructing the disciples to go out and spread the word. To tell others about Jesus. Then he tells them that he will always be with them spiritually.
2007-11-21 01:51:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
[20] 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.
To me, it means, always forgive
2007-11-21 01:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through the Holy Spirit, even now Jesus continues to be with those who have trusted him for salvation, as he will be with us and we with him.
2007-11-21 01:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is always with me and will never leave me. He will help me through anything that I have to face.
2007-11-21 01:48:15 · answer #10 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋