Matthew 28:
No, not in the sense of universality for every single individual believer.
Yes, for all believers in the corporate sense.
Pulpit Commentary:
Is the Great Commission for every believer?19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
No, not in the sense of universality for every single individual believer.
- Not everyone is commanded to go to another nation.
- Not everyone is commanded to baptize people.
Is the Great Commission for every believer?17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
Yes, for all believers in the corporate sense.
Pulpit Commentary:
He is addressing the eleven apostles, of whom alone St. Matthew makes mention (ver. 16); but as they personally could not execute the grand commission in all its extent and duration, he lays his commands upon their representatives and successors in all ages. They were to go forth, and carry the gospel throughout the world. Doubtless herein is implied the duty of all Christians to be in some sense missionaries, to use their utmost efforts to spread abroad the knowledge of Christ, and to make men obedient to his Law.