When Jesus in the Great Commission calls for "teaching the nations," we are right to see in this a call to share the good news of salvation for sinners. But when Jesus focuses on teaching the nations "to observe all that I have commanded," we should also recognize that this is the ultimate goal of all missions and evangelism: to see people and nations become obedient to the Lordship of Christ. In this podcast, Pastor Trice reminds us of the part all of us can have in advancing the kingdom of Christ: if we will open our mouths on his behalf!

What is the role that baptism plays in the advancing of Christ's kingdom? Is it simply a sign of our loyalty to Christ as king? Or is it actually a means by which sinners are claimed by Christ, and whole nations are brought into subjection to his Lordship? In this podcast Pastor Trice demonstrates the powerful role that Christian baptism plays in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

What is the mission of the Church in the world? Is it merely to "hang on" and be faithful until Jesus returns? Is it to attempt to rescue as many neighbors and friends as possible from a perishing world? Or does Jesus give the Church a still more ambitious mission to fulfill? In this podcast Pastor Trice seeks to take seriously the true immensity of Jesus' calling in The Great Commission to "make disciples of all nations."

In Matthew's gospel, everything that is told about Jesus as the long-awaited King reaches its culmination in his final words, known as "The Great Commission." These words sum up all that the followers of Christ are both called and empowered to do in the advancement of his kingdom, in light of his victory over death and his authority over heaven and earth. In this week's podcast, Pastor Trice begins to unpack this all-important summary of the mission of the Church in our world.