What is the meaning of Mark 16:15? And He said to them - The risen Lord speaks with absolute authority, so His words carry divine weight (Matthew 28:18; John 20:21). - Because Scripture is wholly reliable, we accept this commission exactly as recorded. Go into all the world - “Go” calls for movement—leaving comfort zones, crossing borders, and taking initiative (Acts 1:8). - “All the world” removes limits. Every continent, culture, and neighborhood matters. • Jerusalem-level nearness: family, friends, local community. • Judea-Samaria distances: nearby cultures, neighboring regions. • Ends-of-the-earth reach: remote peoples still waiting to hear. and preach - “Preach” means announce, herald, speak up (Romans 10:14-15; 2 Timothy 4:2). - Methods vary—pulpit, kitchen table, digital platform—but the message must be verbal and clear. - Silence is not an option when souls hang in the balance (Ezekiel 33:7-9). the gospel - The one true “good news” centers on Christ’s death for sins, burial, and bodily resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). - It carries God’s power to save everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). - Additions dilute it; omissions cripple it. Keep the focus on Jesus, grace, faith, and repentance. to every creature - No person is outside the scope of God’s redemptive plan (Colossians 1:23; Revelation 14:6). - Race, gender, age, status, or past sins do not disqualify anyone (Galatians 3:28; 1 Timothy 2:4). - “Every creature” underscores urgency: we owe the gospel to every human being made in God’s image. summary Mark 16:15 is Christ’s universal marching order. Because Scripture is true and literal, we take Him at His word: with His authority we move out, speak up, proclaim the saving gospel, and aim for every person everywhere until the whole world has heard. |
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