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Because baptism wasn't administered in His name at that time. It was only after Jesus' death, burial, resurrection and glorification that everyone was commanded to be baptized in the name of Jesus for remission of sin in association with His sacrifice. Again, note Jesus' prophecy in Luke 24:47. He said repentance and remission of sin (water baptism connection) would be preached in his name in all nations beginning in Jerusalem. What Jesus prophesied began as He said it would in Jerusalem and is still being carried into all nations:
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Acts 2:36-38
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Acts 2:36-38
And NO REAL CAPABILITY to EVEN DO IT "on our own".
"Speaking in tongues", "Prophesy", ANY "Spoken Gift" is EASY to falsify with a little practice!!!! and 1 Cor 14:29 Warns against accepting a "Prophesy" without independent confirmation.
Some years back, my wife was given a "Prophecy" by a person that we didn't know personally, and a few weeks later she was given the EXACT SAME PROPHESY from a totally different, and unconnected source. THAT'S when you start to take it seriously!!!!
"Speaking in tongues", "Prophesy", ANY "Spoken Gift" is EASY to falsify with a little practice!!!! and 1 Cor 14:29 Warns against accepting a "Prophesy" without independent confirmation.
Some years back, my wife was given a "Prophecy" by a person that we didn't know personally, and a few weeks later she was given the EXACT SAME PROPHESY from a totally different, and unconnected source. THAT'S when you start to take it seriously!!!!
Baptism in and of itself does not save, however, obedience to God's command of baptism in the name of Jesus is necessary in order to be saved. The initial gospel message reveals it necessary along with belief, repentance, and receiving the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:4-41, 8:12-18, 9:17-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16) All are essential elements of the NT rebirth that is required for salvation.
"must be baptized in Jesus' name to be saved."
The central issue with this teaching is the tendency to elevate one verse or formula above the rest of Scripture, especially when it comes to water baptism. We must be careful not to build a theology that ignores the full counsel of God's Word.
The foundational question is: What must I do to be saved?
Scripture consistently answers this with: believe, confess, and repent. As simple as ABC: Accept, Believe, Confess.
Jesus Himself said in John 3:16–18 that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 10:9–11 confirms this: if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Water baptism is not the means of salvation but an act of obedience after salvation.
Dead people don’t obey—only those who have been born again do.
Baptism is a public declaration of the internal transformation that has already occurred by faith.
Without that inner change, it’s just a bath—regardless of what name is spoken over the water.
To insist that salvation hinges on the precise wording used during baptism (rather than the heart's response to the gospel) is to misunderstand grace and reduce the gospel to a ritual.
We are saved by grace through faith, not by the specific formula of baptism (Ephesians 2:8–9).
To teach those who were baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is not valid is a judgment not found in the word of GOD and a significant error. it is contradicting what the Lord Himself said.
The central issue with this teaching is the tendency to elevate one verse or formula above the rest of Scripture, especially when it comes to water baptism. We must be careful not to build a theology that ignores the full counsel of God's Word.
The foundational question is: What must I do to be saved?
Scripture consistently answers this with: believe, confess, and repent. As simple as ABC: Accept, Believe, Confess.
Jesus Himself said in John 3:16–18 that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 10:9–11 confirms this: if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Water baptism is not the means of salvation but an act of obedience after salvation.
Dead people don’t obey—only those who have been born again do.
Baptism is a public declaration of the internal transformation that has already occurred by faith.
Without that inner change, it’s just a bath—regardless of what name is spoken over the water.
To insist that salvation hinges on the precise wording used during baptism (rather than the heart's response to the gospel) is to misunderstand grace and reduce the gospel to a ritual.
We are saved by grace through faith, not by the specific formula of baptism (Ephesians 2:8–9).
To teach those who were baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is not valid is a judgment not found in the word of GOD and a significant error. it is contradicting what the Lord Himself said.
No, you are telling me the work of the cross was not enough or sufficient. The Blood of Jesus is the power that makes one clean and removes sin. Paul said that in Roman chapter 5
Romans 5:9: Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.
Ephesians 1:7: In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
1 John 1:7: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Hebrews 9:22: Indeed, under the law, almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
Peter said :
1 Peter 1:18-19: Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
1 Peter 3:18: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.
Romans 5:9: Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.
Ephesians 1:7: In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
1 John 1:7: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Hebrews 9:22: Indeed, under the law, almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
Peter said :
1 Peter 1:18-19: Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
1 Peter 3:18: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.
Actually believing it is necessary to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is elevating one scripture above others. When all relevant scriptures are taken in context they reveal there is no discrepancy. Water baptism is to be in the name of Jesus. People can accept others thoughts about it, but the word is clear.
Peter responded to the question, What must I do?:
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles,
Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls." Acts 2:36-42
Peter responded to the question, What must I do?:
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles,
Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls." Acts 2:36-42
"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." After making this statement Peter commanded Cornelius and others be baptized in the name of the Lord. (Acts 10:43, 48) The scriptures confirm being baptized in the name of Jesus is for the remission of sin.
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