 Jesus says before he ascends to the Father, all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. All authority. Why? Because Jesus Christ is king. Jesus Christ as king has been given all authority, all authority over heaven and on earth. The Lord says in that context, He is our Lord and King. He says in that context, go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you and lo, beautiful promise, I am with you always even to the end of the age. Amen.