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One scripture in the Bible where anyone was baptized, "In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost?"?
All of my study shows every convert in the New Testament when baptized after the great commission was in "Jesus Name." Acts 2, 8, 10 and 19, everyone was baptized in Jesus Name in my study. Can you give me one example? If Not, what does that mean?
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- ♥ SJC ♥Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The Book of Acts contains several examples of baptism in the name of Jesus, while no biblical account mentions any other name or formula in connection with an actual baptism. Below are four indisputable references in the New Testament to baptism in the name of Jesus.
(1) After the first sermon of the New Testament church, Peter commanded baptism "in the name of Jesus Christ" with the support of the rest of the apostles (Acts 2:14, 37-38). Those who accepted his message were baptized according to this commandment - that is, in the name of Jesus (Acts 2:41).
(2) After the Samaritans believed Philip's preaching concerning "the name of Jesus Christ," they were baptized "in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 8:12,16).
(3) After Cornelius and his fellow Gentiles received the Holy Ghost, Peter "commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord" (Acts 10:48). The most ancient Greek manuscripts contain the name "Jesus Christ" in this verse, as later translations indicate: "So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ" (NIV); "And he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, the Messiah" (TAB).
(4) When Paul met certain disciples of John the Baptist at Ephesus, he asked about their baptism. When he found out they had only received John's baptism, he baptized them again, this time "in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 19:5).
Below are the biblical reasons for baptism in the name of Jesus:
(1) Baptism is a burial with Christ and no one else (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12).
(2) Baptism is a personal identification with Christ (Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27), and His name identifies us as His possession.
(3) At baptism we take on our new family name, as part of our new birth, adoption, and spiritual circumcision. The name God's spiritual family bears is Jesus (Ephesians 3:14-15).
(4) Baptism is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), and Jesus is the only name that remits sin (Acts 10:43).
(5) The name of Jesus represents all the power and authority of God (Matthew 28:18; Acts 4:7, 10). When we invoke His name in faith, that power and authority become available to us (Acts 3:6,16).
(6) Everything we do in word or deed should be done in the name of Jesus (Colossians 3:17), and baptism is both word and deed.
(7) The name of Jesus is the highest name known to man, and everyone must bow to that name (Philippians 2:9-11).
(8) Baptism is part of our salvation, and Jesus is the only saving name (Acts 4:12).
(9) Baptism in Jesus' name manifests complete faith in Jesus as our only Savior and our only access to God (John 14:6-11).
(10) It signifies belief that the fulness of the Godhead is manifested in Jesus (Colossians 2:9).
(11) Jesus is the name by which God has revealed Himself in the New Testament (Matthew 1:21; John 5:43; 14:26).
(12) Baptism in the name of Jesus demonstrates reverence for and obedience to the Word of God over and above human tradition.
Blessings!
SJC
- Buddy RLv 71 decade ago
No, the Bible and history tells us that all the early Christian were baptized "in the name of Jesus."
The verse in Matthew says "in the name" (singular.) The name of the one true God is Jesus. Jesus is the Father existing as a man.
Act 2:37 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?
Act 2:38 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.
Act 2:39 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.
- 1 decade ago
No offense to your question, but why do people have such a hard time getting this? Jesus said that when we baptize it should be in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (or holy ghost, which is the same as the Holy Spirit). But the disciples baptized in Jesus' name. So which is right and which is wrong? And I say, neither is wrong. The Father , Son and Holy Spirit, are as one. And Jesus' name represents all three entities. So either way, you are baptized. Don't get caught up in the minor details. Just know that we are to do as Christ did, which makes baptism a part of our walk with Christ.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Individuals are always to be baptized in the name of Jesus.
The last chapter of Matthew refers to baptizing nations (a generalizing of the expression).
Source(s): askyourbible.com - midgie2040Lv 51 decade ago
Ask an english teacher and they will tell you that "in the name of the Father,Son and Holy Ghost"is a prepositional phrase.It's asking for a name to be used.And what is the name?The name above all others?Peter in Acts 2:38 told is what the name is!
Source(s): Apostolic Pentecostal - TessLv 41 decade ago
There is not one baptism preformed in titles father son and holy ghost....cause when you say Jesus, you say it all!
The apostles understood who the 'father, son and holy ghost' ARE. One God, who is the Father in creation, the Son in redemption and the Holy Spirit in regeneration.
That is why they baptized in Jesus name ONLY. There is no recordings that they ever misunderstood Jesus command of- 'in the NAME of'. They knew the NAME OF....and used it in everything!
- ELMOLv 41 decade ago
Baptism is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), and the name of Jesus is vitally connected with remission of sins. Peter proclaimed this about the name of Jesus: "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other NAME under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). He also preached, "Through his NAME whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins" (Acts 10:43) and "Whosoever shall call on the NAME of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21). Ananias specifically associated the name of Jesus with the washing of sins at baptism: "And now, why do you delay? Rise and be baptized and by calling upon His NAME wash away your sins" (Acts 22:16, TAB).
Some say that if one has faith in Christ the baptismal formula is an irrelevant technicality. By this reasoning, however, one could justify celebrating the Lord's Supper with cake and punch, performing baptisms by sprinkling with milk, or even omitting the baptismal ceremony altogether. We do not believe any teaching of Scripture is irrelevant; in the case of baptism the Bible teaches it to be part of salvation and commands baptism in Jesus' name.
- pugjw9896Lv 71 decade ago
It does not say "ghost"...it is "spirit"...
The holy spirit is not a personality, it is God's power. It does not have a personal name. In the bible, it is NOT "capitalised" as you would a personality..
And is is NOT equal to God as taught by the false trinity doctrine.
Even Jesus stated he was NOT equal to God, his Father...
(Philippians 2:6) who, although he was existing in God’s form, gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God.
NO CONSIDERATION....TO BEING EQUAL...
Yet the trinity DOES teach equality...and seems to ignore scripture...or never mention it.
(Matthew 28:19-20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded YOU. And, look! I am with YOU all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.”
Source(s): NWT - ?Lv 71 decade ago
Jesus said
"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
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;
- 1 decade ago
Matthew 28:19,20 talks about baptizing in the name of the father, son and holy spirit. It does not mention a particular person but rather i Jesus is speaking to his disciples about going and making disciples and then baptizing them.
- halfadozen1984Lv 61 decade ago
Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Hope it helps
Source(s): hd