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When Scripture speaks of being baptized "in the name of Jesus," it's important to understand what that phrase truly means. In Greek, the phrase “in the name of” (ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι) means by the authority of. It’s not about reciting specific words as a ritual formula—it’s about recognizing and submitting to the authority of Jesus Christ.
In Hebrew thought, a "name" often represents the character, authority, and essence of a person. So when someone acts "in the name of the Lord," they act under His authority and in alignment with His will. It’s similar to how an ambassador speaks “in the name of” their country—not because they say a magic phrase, but because they have been commissioned and empowered by that authority.
So to be baptized “in Jesus’ name” is not about repeating a certain set of words; it’s about being baptized by the authority of Jesus, in obedience to His gospel. Whether a person is baptized with the words “in Jesus’ name” or “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” (as in Matthew 28:19), the heart of the matter is who they’re trusting for salvation and whose authority they’re submitting to.
Let’s not mistake the symbol for the substance. What saves us is faith in Christ, not the precise phrase uttered over the baptismal waters.
We have Scripture that shows us that Jesus, and I would add taught, but was in the same vicinity watching His Disciples water Baptizing.
What's interesting is Matthew 28:19 shows us a way to water Baptize but in Acts they all Baptize in the Name of Jesus which the Catechism claims was the custom until the 4th Century.
So if the Disciples end up Baptizing in Name of Jesus and that was the custom until the 4th Century makes me think when the Disciples are Baptizing in the presence of Jesus they probably were Baptizing in His Name.
What's interesting is Matthew 28:19 shows us a way to water Baptize but in Acts they all Baptize in the Name of Jesus which the Catechism claims was the custom until the 4th Century.
So if the Disciples end up Baptizing in Name of Jesus and that was the custom until the 4th Century makes me think when the Disciples are Baptizing in the presence of Jesus they probably were Baptizing in His Name.
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!!!!
Those who believe and submit to water baptism in the name of Jesus absorb completely and accept totally the work, power, authority and person of Yeshua the Messiah; on “onoma” see 3:16 N, Mt 28:19 N.
(from Jewish New Testament Commentary)
Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
(from Jewish New Testament Commentary)
Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
I doubt people are opting for the term "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" because of a denomination's tradition. I doubt they even give it a second thought.
Water baptism has been so twisted by the faith alone regeneration theology groups that people today see it as a meaningless ritual and not the time and place of our remission of sins.
And this is wrong.
Water baptism has been so twisted by the faith alone regeneration theology groups that people today see it as a meaningless ritual and not the time and place of our remission of sins.
And this is wrong.
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John the Baptist introduced water baptism that was later modified. The change was initiated during Pentecost at Jerusalem as prophesied by Jesus in Luke 24:47. All NT water baptisms is to be administered in the name of Jesus in association with His death, burial and resurrection. Scripture confirms this to be true. (Acts 2:4-41, 8:12-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16)
I tend to believe this because we know the RCC put the Canon together, formatted many of the current Church traditions, plus in their own historical record keeping even mention that the first 4 Centuries water Baptized in the NAME of Jesus before the RCC changed it to the Triune Formula.
***Read Last Paragraph Titled Into Christ***
Top of the Page reads:
Page #164 Titled Baptism. Ch. 40
***Read Last Paragraph Titled Into Christ***
Top of the Page reads:
Page #164 Titled Baptism. Ch. 40
