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1 | when baptized "in the name of jesus"? | Matt 28:19 | stebert1 | 52962 | ||
when baptized is it correct "in the name of jesus" or as stated in matthew's "the father son and the holy spirit". My pastor says "In the name of jesus" is right? | ||||||
2 | when baptized "in the name of jesus"? | Matt 28:19 | Radar | 52965 | ||
Stebert, Your question got me to thinking a little bit (UH-oh!) There is so much eisegetical interpretation of the Bible these days that we overlook the obvious. Jesus didn't say that we have to SAY that it's "in the name of..." "In the name of" means "by the authority or the power of." We are to DO the baptism in God's name; we don't actually have to SAY that it is by His authority. But all parties must know Who is in charge. Think about it. BTW, Jewish baptism, or ritual immersion, is as old as the "Law" which God gave to Moses. But in Judaism, one doesn't baptize another. The individual baptizes him/herself. The person (who was previously required to be unclothed completely) enters the water, spreads his legs, stretches out his arms and spreads his fingers, opens his mouth, and dips HIMSELF. The "baptizer" is only a witness to ensure that every hair goes under the water. If not, the baptism is not "kosher." Shalom. |
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3 | when baptized "in the name of jesus"? | Matt 28:19 | MrsBinGA | 52984 | ||
Radar, what a great answer! And I especially enjoyed the info on the Jewish method of baptism. Very, very interesting! | ||||||