Water Baptism-What is in a Name?
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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.
Mat 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:
Keep in mind that Jesus Yeshua, since His resurrection, is the same as the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, read Isaiah 9:6
Mat 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:
Keep in mind that Jesus Yeshua, since His resurrection, is the same as the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, read Isaiah 9:6
It's all about obedience. Note the following:
Jesus told His apostles to baptize in the NAME of... (Matt. 28:19)
The apostles obeyed Jesus by baptizing everyone in the name of Jesus. Why? Because in Jesus dwells all of the fulness of the Godhead bodily. (Col. 2:9)
Scripture reveals that everything is to be done in the name of Jesus. (Col. 3:17) So why the strong resistance to the use of His name in water baptism?
Lastly, forerunners of the RCC began the tradition. The only denomination that openly rebels against the use of the name Jesus. And not just in regards to water baptism. Everything they do in word and deed is done using the phrase Father, Son and Holy Ghost. So why other denominations follow their lead is mind boggling. And furthermore, Jesus is no longer on the cross! He is risen. And the very fact that He is risen is why water baptism for remission of sin is to be done in His name; the name above all names!
Jesus told His apostles to baptize in the NAME of... (Matt. 28:19)
The apostles obeyed Jesus by baptizing everyone in the name of Jesus. Why? Because in Jesus dwells all of the fulness of the Godhead bodily. (Col. 2:9)
Scripture reveals that everything is to be done in the name of Jesus. (Col. 3:17) So why the strong resistance to the use of His name in water baptism?
Lastly, forerunners of the RCC began the tradition. The only denomination that openly rebels against the use of the name Jesus. And not just in regards to water baptism. Everything they do in word and deed is done using the phrase Father, Son and Holy Ghost. So why other denominations follow their lead is mind boggling. And furthermore, Jesus is no longer on the cross! He is risen. And the very fact that He is risen is why water baptism for remission of sin is to be done in His name; the name above all names!
No there aren't, not in the New Testament anyway. The fact that you can't produce one testifies to the fact I'm right. There's a big difference between someone saying: "There was a big race Friday night and the announcer called the winners"; and, "We were at the races Friday night and heard the announcer call the winners: First place Mr. Speed, second place Speed Racer, and third place Lickety-split.
The fact is we don't know the actual words that were said for any baptisms recorded in the New Testament. We have descriptions: they were baptized in the name of Jesus. But what does that mean? You assume it means the person baptizing them said: "I baptize you in the name of Jesus." But that's only an inference. The fact is we don't know what actual words, if any were said; at least not from the New Testament.
The fact is we don't know the actual words that were said for any baptisms recorded in the New Testament. We have descriptions: they were baptized in the name of Jesus. But what does that mean? You assume it means the person baptizing them said: "I baptize you in the name of Jesus." But that's only an inference. The fact is we don't know what actual words, if any were said; at least not from the New Testament.
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Your take on the topic is interesting. Actually those who defend the use of the phrase in water baptism point to one verse; Matthew 28:19. While not one of the detailed accounts of baptism in the Acts of the Apostles mentions Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Yet those who point out Jesus said to use a name, and that all baptisms were done in the name of Jesus are accused of building a false doctrine.
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Are you denying the Father and the Holy Spirit? Because Jesus did not do that. HE taught both, spoke of both, and established where His authority came from.
The fact that some make Baptism more about Salvation is interesting Because Jesus Never said salvation comes from being baptized or suggesting it.
John 3:16-20 Never mentioned Baptism in context to salvation.
Roman chapter 10:9-11 Never mentions baptism for salvation.
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Jesus had a great opportunity to say here water baptism is needed.
FYI dead men can't obey.
Baptism is done by those who obey and must be alive to do so. They are regenerated, saved, and Born again.
Baptism, as Paul received from the Lord, read Roman chapters 6 -8, is symbolic of a grave where one old self Died and a new life in Christ is alive. The water represents the grave. And a life dead because of sin and is no more.
"Reckon": it to be so because it is so.
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Jesus was crucified and died literally. Baptism is not literally buried it is symbolic. All must come through the cross experience before water baptism.
There are people who have been water baptized yet are not saved because they wanted to be baptized because mommy or daddy was.
Yet there are people who came to Jesus from conviction of their sin and repented and had a meeting at the cross who were saved yet not water baptized.
Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, and faith in that is what saves you. Baptism is publicly stating you are obedient to that truth.
In obedience to Christ, we get baptized. AS he was Baptized.
There are people who have been water baptized yet are not saved because they wanted to be baptized because mommy or daddy was.
Yet there are people who came to Jesus from conviction of their sin and repented and had a meeting at the cross who were saved yet not water baptized.
Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, and faith in that is what saves you. Baptism is publicly stating you are obedient to that truth.
In obedience to Christ, we get baptized. AS he was Baptized.
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John 3:3 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”
4 “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked.
“Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born
of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit. 7 Do not be amazed
that I said, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you
do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Some take being born of water to mean the amniotic fluid of physical birth. I don't.
Jesus made a pretty clear distinction between physical water and the water that represents God's Word
which cleanses. Many seem to reject this understanding, despite our being told that water baptism is
the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. One is saved via repentance and belief, regardless of
whether or not one is water baptized, whereas it cannot be said that water baptism apart from faith
and belief holds any value whatsoever in terms of salvation. We are children of God through faith.
Jesus had John baptize Him in order to fulfill all righteous. Did Christ fulfill all righteousness?
I believe He did. We put on Christ's righteousness through faith in His shed righteous blood.
Water baptism is so important that Jesus personally baptized a grand total of zero people in
water. So important that the greatest apostle of them all was glad he water baptized so few.
Does this mean it is not important at all? No! But salvation does not depend on it.
4 “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked.
“Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born
of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit. 7 Do not be amazed
that I said, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you
do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Some take being born of water to mean the amniotic fluid of physical birth. I don't.
Jesus made a pretty clear distinction between physical water and the water that represents God's Word
which cleanses. Many seem to reject this understanding, despite our being told that water baptism is
the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. One is saved via repentance and belief, regardless of
whether or not one is water baptized, whereas it cannot be said that water baptism apart from faith
and belief holds any value whatsoever in terms of salvation. We are children of God through faith.
Jesus had John baptize Him in order to fulfill all righteous. Did Christ fulfill all righteousness?
I believe He did. We put on Christ's righteousness through faith in His shed righteous blood.
Water baptism is so important that Jesus personally baptized a grand total of zero people in
water. So important that the greatest apostle of them all was glad he water baptized so few.
Does this mean it is not important at all? No! But salvation does not depend on it.
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