Understanding of The Mission of Processing the Gospel in Indonesia According to the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20)

Abstract

The Gospel must be preached until all mankind on earth hears the good news from heaven. The Gospel Proclamation in Matthew 24:14 states: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the world as a proof to all nations, and after that the end will come.” The Gospel is the commandment of the Lord Jesus Christ contained in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 is a global mission, because in it, Jesus speaks about authority in heaven and on earth. Jesus is not only a teacher of the word, but He is God. Currently, many Christians and fellow Muslims in Indonesia misinterpret evangelism as a form of Christianization. This is an effort to suppress and hinder the preaching of the Gospel in Indonesia in various fields of life, such as politics, economics, religion, education and other fields as well as limiting movement and hindering the progress of the Gospel. Meanwhile fellow Muslims spread Islam in Christian pockets without any obstacles and are considered legitimate activities, such as, (1) North Sumatra, (2) Kalimantan, (3) North Sulawesi, (4) West Sulawesi, (5) Maluku, ( 6) Papua and (7) Flores, (8) Sumba and West Timor in East Nusa Tenggara. The research was conducted with the aim of encouraging believers in Indonesia to be sensitive in responding to God's call through evangelism, in accordance with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 with the hope that the church understands its role in mission and evangelism, and explores strategies for capturing souls. new soul in Indonesia. The Great Commission of the Lord Jesus is recorded in the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, namely Matthew 28:16 – 20, Mark 16:15 – 18, Luke 24:44 – 49, John 20:19 – 23; 21:15 – 29, and Acts 1:6 – 8. These five parts were written by four authors in different visions and aspects to complement each other. This research uses a literature study method. The research results show that fear in carrying out the Great Commission arises from various factors, including threats to safety, lack of understanding of Jesus' commands, lack of church support, obstacles to customary law and the government due to lack in understanding of the mission of the gospel in Indonesia according to the Great Commission (Mattew 28: 18-20).