It seems that the church at large picks one of the versions (either Matthew or Mark) and forgets completely about the other one. I believe they are meant to be combined not separated.
The G.C. in Matthew tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. Someone once pointed out that it said make disciples not converts. This is a good point! I don't think we are called just to blow in and get people saved and then blow out without giving them some sort of discipleship and further teaching. That's what I love about Harvest India. They put on mass crusades and see many people get saved, but then they follow up and try their very best to disciple the people.
Concerning the G.C., we can't just stop there. We must look at Mark 16:17. The previous verses of this chapter instruct us to go preach the Gospel (Good News), and verse 17 says, "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues...they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." If you are ambitious and want to read down a little ways, the last verse in the book of Mark says "And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs."
By now you can see how these are not to different Commissions, but we are supposed to follow them as one Great Commission.
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