Truth Unveiled

[Guest wdtibbets]

Hey, everyone! I am enjoying the adventure of serving God!

Have you ever read the book of Acts and wondered why the apostles baptized in the name of Jesus and did not say in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? Well, if you read where Jesus tells them to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost you will notice that the word 'name' is singular. So, what name was He talking about? The apostles knew that Jesus always spoke in a spiritual manner, and Jesus knew that the Spirit would reveal to them what He meant when He gave that commandment. The apostles did understand that Jesus meant that we should baptize in His name, 'for there is no other name given under which we should be saved.' Read Peter's sermon in Acts: 2-14-44, paying close attention to verse 38. So, why do many churches baptize using the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost method? Well, if you study church history you will find that when the Romans took over the church and created catholicism they changed a lot of things, one being taking out Jesus' name from baptism. That was the main thing that separated them from true Christianity. Satan has succeeded in perverting the most important thing we need for the remission of sins: baptism in the name of JESUS CHRIST. Any other form of baptism has no power. If people try to tell you that only Jews should be baptized in this manner (an excuse some will use) take them to Acts 10:44-48. I hope this revelation blesses you. I love you and may you be blessed with peace and joy everlasting!

[Gerioke]

Now I have to get baptised again?

[Guest The Chief]

Hmmm...our risen Savior in Matthew 28:19 said, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"

Here is the doctrine of the Trinity. Although not stated in the Scriptures under that terminology, the doctrine of the Trinity is nevertheless a true one, and appears throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The pronouns for God in Genesis are plural, as in "Let us make man in our image" (Genesis 1:26). Even the passages affirming that God is "one" employ a word which means a compound rather than an abstract unity. That Hebrew word is ['echad] and is also used in such passages as that which says a man and his wife shall be "one" flesh (Genesis 2:24), and in "the people is one" (Genesis 11:6). Thus, the "oneness" of God is like the "oneness" of a man and his wife, or of the people. In the New Testament, the doctrine of the Trinity appears in this passage, and at Christ's baptism (Matthew 3:16). Also, the benediction of 2 Cor. 13:14 likewise establishes the Trinity.

So, baptizing in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost makes perfect sense to me...

[Joe@actsii]

Hey, everyone! I am enjoying the adventure of serving God!

Have you ever read the book of Acts and wondered why the apostles baptized in the name of Jesus and did not say in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? Well, if you read where Jesus tells them to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost you will notice that the word 'name' is singular. So, what name was He talking about? The apostles knew that Jesus always spoke in a spiritual manner, and Jesus knew that the Spirit would reveal to them what He meant when He gave that commandment. The apostles did understand that Jesus meant that we should baptize in His name, 'for there is no other name given under which we should be saved.' Read Peter's sermon in Acts: 2-14-44, paying close attention to verse 38. So, why do many churches baptize using the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost method? Well, if you study church history you will find that when the Romans took over the church and created catholicism they changed a lot of things, one being taking out Jesus' name from baptism. That was the main thing that separated them from true Christianity. Satan has succeeded in perverting the most important thing we need for the remission of sins: baptism in the name of JESUS CHRIST. Any other form of baptism has no power. If people try to tell you that only Jews should be baptized in this manner (an excuse some will use) take them to Acts 10:44-48. I hope this revelation blesses you. I love you and may you be blessed with peace and joy everlasting!

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Hmmm...our risen Savior in Matthew 28:19 said, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"

Here is the doctrine of the Trinity. Although not stated in the Scriptures under that terminology, the doctrine of the Trinity is nevertheless a true one, and appears throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The pronouns for God in Genesis are plural, as in "Let us make man in our image" (Genesis 1:26). Even the passages affirming that God is "one" employ a word which means a compound rather than an abstract unity. That Hebrew word is ['echad] and is also used in such passages as that which says a man and his wife shall be "one" flesh (Genesis 2:24), and in "the people is one" (Genesis 11:6). Thus, the "oneness" of God is like the "oneness" of a man and his wife, or of the people. In the New Testament, the doctrine of the Trinity appears in this passage, and at Christ's baptism (Matthew 3:16). Also, the benediction of 2 Cor. 13:14 likewise establishes the Trinity.

So, baptizing in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost makes perfect sense to me...

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My church baptizes in Jesus name, but I was wondering, in the book of Acts did the apostles get it wrong, or did they understand something that so many christians today don't?

[Guest NewPilgrim]

Scripturally, "in the name of" isnt always literal, it can also mean "in the likeness of" depending on context. When we are baptised by the Holy spirit, we too take on the likeness of the Father son and Holy Spirit, in that we become the creation he originally intended, the image of himself

If one were to be really pedantic, on the premise of being baptised in the LITERAL name, then even those baptised in the name of Christ should be dunked again, as the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is "Yahweh"

Such legalistics are bordering on the same mentality as the Pharisees and sanhedrin that Yeshua rebuked them for. Such is the pitfall of debates such as the "Is baptism essential for salvation" topic currently being debated in "Controversial issues"

We are baptised in water, we affiliate ourselves with Christ Jesus, his death and resurrection and through it we demonstrate that we follow the One true God Yahweh.

Take care, or before too long you may find yourself stoning women for wearing ear-rings on a saturday.....

Have faith in your faith

Edited June 12, 2005 by NewPilgrim

[Avodah]

If one were to be really pedantic, on the premise of being baptised in the LITERAL name, then even those baptised in the name of Christ should be dunked again, as the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is "Yahweh"

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings,

Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

2962 kurios {koo'-ree-os}

from kuros (supremacy); TDNT - 3:1039,486; n m

AV - Lord 667, lord 54, master 11, sir 6, Sir 6, misc 4; 748

1) he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has

power of deciding; master, lord

1a) the possessor and disposer of a thing

1a1) the owner; one who has control of the person, the master

1a2) in the state: the sovereign, prince, chief, the Roman emperor

1b) is a title of honour expressive of respect and reverence,

with which servants salute their master

1c) this title is given to: God, the Messiah

I agree with others, this verse DOES NOT establish that we should be baptized in ONLY Jesus "name".

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[eric]

Quote wdtibbets.

Hey, everyone! I am enjoying the adventure of serving God!

lol,tibsy, this is the first time I've heard of serving the Lord as an adventure, but I'm glad you are enjoying the experience. go for it.!

eric.

[Leonard]

All the records of the New Testament where baptismal 'formula' MAY be mentioned (and maybe it isn't by the way.....), are baptisms of Jewish converts.

However, in Gentile territory, we Paul found 'certain disciples' (Acts 19), who were believers, but had only had John's baptism.

Paul asks them: "Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed?"

They answer they'd never even HEARD of the Holy Ghost.

Paul is flabbergasted, and he immediately asks them: "Then how were you baptized?" OBVIOUSLY Paul was aware of, and USED a baptismal 'formula' which MADE MENTION OF THE HOLY GHOST!

[Trinity]

And let me guess if i sin ill go to Hell if i don't confess it right away too right?