No offense taken.
Please consider something. If both the use of the phrase or the name of Jesus are valid why doesn't the bibical account reflect it?
The biblical record as well as historical documentation indicate water baptism was always administered in the name of Jesus.
I'm not sure if you're aware of it but the use of the phrase I baptize you "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" was begun by the forerunners of the Roman Catholic Church around 325 A.D. Interesting as well, is the Roman Catholic Church considers itself to be the mother, and now accepts as daughters all denominations that administer water baptism using the phrase. We are to be weary of religious organizations that promote interfaithism; doctrine does matter. Accepting that belief in the God of Abraham is enough and that all religions have different ways to get to God is not found in the word of God.
Also, if using the name of Jesus during baptism is optional why doesn't the same apply when petititioning God in prayer for healing, casting out demons, etc? Would anyone other than members of the Roman Catholic Church even consider petitioning God in prayer in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? If so, they are going directly against the word. It says we are to ask in the name of Jesus Christ.
Since the biblical record knows only water baptism in the name of Lord Jesus. It's apparent the apostles understood that the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost is Jesus. As noted, scripture reveals that in Jesus dwells all the fulness of the Godhead.
Please consider something. If both the use of the phrase or the name of Jesus are valid why doesn't the bibical account reflect it?
The biblical record as well as historical documentation indicate water baptism was always administered in the name of Jesus.
I'm not sure if you're aware of it but the use of the phrase I baptize you "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" was begun by the forerunners of the Roman Catholic Church around 325 A.D. Interesting as well, is the Roman Catholic Church considers itself to be the mother, and now accepts as daughters all denominations that administer water baptism using the phrase. We are to be weary of religious organizations that promote interfaithism; doctrine does matter. Accepting that belief in the God of Abraham is enough and that all religions have different ways to get to God is not found in the word of God.
Also, if using the name of Jesus during baptism is optional why doesn't the same apply when petititioning God in prayer for healing, casting out demons, etc? Would anyone other than members of the Roman Catholic Church even consider petitioning God in prayer in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? If so, they are going directly against the word. It says we are to ask in the name of Jesus Christ.
Since the biblical record knows only water baptism in the name of Lord Jesus. It's apparent the apostles understood that the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost is Jesus. As noted, scripture reveals that in Jesus dwells all the fulness of the Godhead.
"!'m not sure if you're aware of it but the use of the phrase I baptize you "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" was begun by the forerunners of the Roman Catholic Church around 325 A.D. Interesting as well, is the Roman Catholic Church considers itself to be the mother, and now accepts as daughters all denominations that administer water baptism using the phrase. "
Matthew 28:19 is where I see it. I couldn't care less about the RCC. However, even our Reformed Brothers and founders held to MATTHEW 28:19, including Martin Luther and John Calvin.
I don't want to start a debate on the concept of The Trinity we could take this to another post or start a new one, and we can continue. Moreover, water baptism in the name o of Jesus and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are both valid.