Discussing the Church Mandate considering Matthew 28:19-20

Abstract

The relationship between the church and the world, the task of preaching the gospel and social care are still hot topics of discussion today. The purpose of raising this topic is so that the church can be reminded of the correct paradigm regarding the double mandate commanded by Jesus Christ the Head of the church in Matthew 28:19-20 and Matthew 22:34-40. The church's paradigm regarding the two mandates invariably influences and determines the practice of church life in its daily form. To describe the subject of this discussion, the author used a qualitative approach based on a literature study in which a range of relevant books and scientific academic articles were investigated and considered after which descriptive conclusions could be drawn. The results of the study indicate that Jesus through the mandate of evangelism, becomes an agent of spiritual transformation which ultimately results in needed social transformation. The mission of God is then for all of us to be involved in the spiritual elements of life and in considering the afterlife and of course also in striving to make the world a better place for all.