“The Trinity and Dominion”
Matthew 28:18-20
I. The apostles sent to disciple the nations Matt 28:18-20
A The premise: Jesus' possession of all authority v. 18
B Baptizing v. 19
= Disciple the nations
B1 Teaching v. 20a
A1 The promise: Jesus' presence with the church v. 20b
II. Trinitarian elements in the charge to the church
The Father
Authority given to Jesus Mt 28:18; Phil 2:9-11; I Cor 15:23-27
See Is 42:1; 61:1 (cf. Mt 3:16-17)
The Son
Jesus' authority conferred to the disciples Mt 28:19; Acts 1:8
See Joel 2:27-28; Acts 2:17
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit the source of disciples' ongoing authority/power
Contra Acts 7:51
See Heb 9:8; II Cor 4:13
III. The full power and authority of the Triune God in the Gospel
The Church is the post-ascension Incarnate Christ
See I Cor 12:12-14; Rom 12:4-5; Eph 2:22 (cf. 4:24)
The presence of Jesus is in the world through the Church
The Eucharist as memorial Lk 22:19-20
See Acts 2:41-47
Jesus gave the kingdom to his Church Lk 22:29-30
Eucharist is the communion of Christ I Cor 10:15-17
It is entering into the joy of Christ!