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Kenneth L. Gentry

The Greatness of the Great Commission: The Christian Enterprise in a Fallen World Paperback – November 1, 1990

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184 pages
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English
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Inst for Christian Economics
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November 1, 1990
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5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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0930464486
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978-0930464486
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inst for Christian Economics; Revised edition (November 1, 1990)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0930464486
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0930464486
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches

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Kenneth L. Gentry

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Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., Th.D. is a retired Presbyterian minister, author of numerous books on theology and biblical studies, and a conference speaker who has spoken throughout America, in the Caribbean, and Australia. He is a conservative, evangelical, and Reformed Christian.

He holds a B.A. from Tennessee Temple University (Biblical Studies); the M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary (Pastoral Ministry); and the Th.M. and Th.D. from Whitefield Theological Seminary (New Testament).

He is married (since 1971) and has three married children (and six grandchildren).

He also has several professionally-produced educational videos available at his personal website: www.KennethGentry.com.

He oversees a correspondence course on Christian research, writing, and publication. His Righteous Writing course is available at:

http://www.kennethgentry.com/products/Righteous-Writing-Correspondence-Course-%2820-CDs-%252b-books%29.html

In September 2013 he established an eschatology blog promoting postmillennialism and orthodox preterism: www.PostmillennialismToday.com.

He has a Facebook page and welcomes new "friends" there.

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Paul Wright

Antidote for "great" confusion over Great Commission

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017

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Wonderful antidote to the "great" confusion over the Great Commission in our multicultural society. Gentry's detailed work on the term translated "nations" in the KJV is worth the read.

Paul Wright
Mt Olive, NC

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John R. Mccann

Post-Millennialism

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020

Jesus said, “When you have done all you are commanded, say to yourself you are an unprofitable servant, doing what was required.” (Luke 17:10) The adjective “great” is used in Scripture for love, faith, “the greatest commandments” and other Scripture, but not for Matthew 28:19-20. The term “Great Commission” is a term of men and has no divine authority.

I am a pre-tribulation, dispensational pre-millennialism. I also believe in predestination, as does Dr. Gentry. I recommend this book. Dr. Gentry did not convince me of post-millennialism.

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Evan D.

A paradigm shift for Christians

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2011

The Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) is the Church's marching orders and few Christians if any would deny this. Most denominations regard it as the touchstone of ministry and evangelism-usually incorporating it into their charter, by-laws, or mission statement. The problem is, most don't actually believe it or truncate its greatness. For them, the Great Commission is a command to faithfully take the gospel to the world with no real promise of success. Of course many would object to that characterization, but upon closer examination it becomes evident that evangelism is largely seen as getting the *good news* to the few who will recieve it so that the church might hasten the Lord's return. However, Christ pledges Himself as the guarantor of the Church's success "I have been given all power in heaven and on earth" (v.18) and promises to be with us in this endeavor "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age" (v.20). With a declaration like that from the LORD of Lords and the KING of Kings, we can't lose. In the words of the great C.H. Spurgeon "The Holy Ghost would never suffer the imputation to rest upon His holy name that He was not able to convert the world."

But this is not the only reason to see Greatness in the Great Commission. Gentry points out that Christ's command to move upon the nations fits the five-point covenant model framework discovered by Ray Sutton. The author gives a helpful acronym to paint this canvas: T-H-E-O-S (the Greek word for God), and systematically elucidates the Great Commission's implications for each.

T - Transcendent sovereignty. Christ gives the Commission from a mountain setting, an environment so characteristic of exaltedness in Scripture. "The eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated" (Matt. 28:16).

H - Hierarchical authority. From the mountain top Christ declares all authority in heaven and earth is His. He then commissions His followers to make His authority known and felt throughout the earth. "And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him.... And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations'" (Matt. 28:17a, 18-19a).

E - Ethical stipulations. Those who are bound to Him in baptism are to learn and obey the stipulations of their sovereign, Christ Jesus. "Make disciples of all the nations.... Teach them to observe all that I commanded you" (Matt. 28: 19a, 20a).

O - Oath commitment. Those to be brought under the gracious sway of Christ's authority should be baptized in His Name, as a pledge of covenantal allegiance to Him. "[Baptize] them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit" (Matt. 28: 19b).

S - Succession arrangements. Christ establishes His commission for the extension of His authority through space ("all nations," Matt. 28: 19b) and through time ("And, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age," Matt. 28:20b).

This book should serve as an introduction to a new way of thinking, a paradigm shift for the pessimistic, defeatist, or just plain lazy Christian who looks at the world around him and says, "Why bother?" Christ is reigning in heaven over the earth NOW, and it is now in time and history that he will win the victory over all who refuse to bow the knee, not with carnal weapons but the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.

There is Greatness in the Great Commission because it is not a suggestion but a command from the sovereign Lord of the universe who has "All power in heaven and in earth" to courageously move upon the nations and successfully disciple them with the knowledge that Christ will be with us in this endeavor and cause the knowledge of the Lord to cover the earth as waters cover the sea (Hab. 2:14; Is. 11:9).

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TRH

Good exposition on the great commission.

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2012

This book is an overview of the implications of the great commission. It shows what the mission of the Church is, namely, to take all thoughts captive to obey Christ. It is a stirring call to press the lordship of Christ in every area of life. It is a strong critique of the cultural pietism that infects the church. It presents the optimistic eschatology of Scripture.

For those seeking a full exposition of Biblical eschatology, see Ken Gentry's book "He Shall Have Dominion".

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walker

Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014

This is a great book and treatment of a key passage of the Bible. But save your money, search for it, you may be able to get it free.

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