Traditional Lens Commentary: Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission)

## Traditional Lens Reading of Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission)

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Matthew 28:19-20 as the authoritative charge from the risen Christ, commanding His disciples to make more disciples of all nations. This passage underscores the global scope of the gospel, demanding baptism in the name of the Triune God and teaching obedience to Christ's commands. It is a clear mandate for evangelism and discipleship, rooted in the authority of Jesus, and it emphasizes the ongoing presence of Christ with His followers until the end of the age. This commission is central to our understanding of the church's mission in the world.

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