10.12 // Open the Doors & See All the People: Five Purposes of the Church - All Authority

Sermon by Pastor Bruce Rose, series continues with Five Purposes of Church addressing the supremacy of Christ.

Message: All Authority

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19a

1. All Authority         v18a

     a. Jesus - The Lord Jesus Christ

     b. Spoke to them -the Apostles, foundation of the Church

     c. Saying

     d. All authority - Supreme authority

          i. Given to Me

2. In Heaven, on Earth v. 18b

     a. In heaven - what does this mean?

         i. First heaven - our atmosphere, sky, air, etc.

         ii. Second heaven - space

         iii. Third heaven - dwelling place of God

               1. Takes His place as the second member of the Trinity

     b. On earth

           i. He had determined the order of creation

           ii. He makes the rules for living on earth

3. Go Therefore v. 19a

     a. Go - A command that can mean “in your going”

            i. Evangelize, baptize, teach… the world

     b. Therefore - because of what?