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1 | Does Jesus' name satisfy Matt 28:19? | Acts 2:38 | kalos | 22331 | ||
"The Oneness insistence that the words "in Jesus name" have to be said over a person while he or she is being baptized is also without scriptural justification. When this phrase is used in Acts (e. g., 10:45-48), it only means "in the authority of" or "for the sake of." It is not a formula (which is why it never occurs the exact same way twice in Acts). "We are commanded to do all things "in the name of Jesus," but this obviously does not mean we have to say "in Jesus name" before we do anything (Col. 3:17). Again, the Jews baptized people "in the name of" many things (Mt. Gerizim, a rabbi, etc.), but they placed no significance on saying these words while performing the ceremony. "Finally, Jesus tells us to baptize "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (Matt. 28:19), and there is simply no reason to think that Jesus was here cryptically referring to Himself. The fact that next to no one throughout history has understood Jesus to be doing this itself shows that either the Oneness interpretation is wrong, or Jesus is a very poor communicator (and on a point which supposedly affects our salvation!). It was arguments such as these that led me out of Oneness Pentecostalism, and — when combined with a loving, nondefensive approach — I have found them to be very effective in helping other Oneness believers as well." This article by Gregory A. Boyd first appeared in the Spring 1991 issue of the Christian Research Journal. CRI, P.O. Box 7000, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Grace to you, Kalos |
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2 | Does Jesus' name satisfy Matt 28:19? | Acts 2:38 | charis | 22339 | ||
Dear kalos, Greetings in Jesus' name! With all due respect to you, which is a matter of record, I must say that Mr. Boyd's article is rather obviously written as a specific argument against 'Oneness' people (which I am NOT affiliated). In his middle paragraph he say that Colossians 3:17 'obviously' does not mean what it says goes against the rules of Biblical interpretation that we have discussed many a time. As I recall, we are to believe the Bible means what it says in the simplest, most straightforward manner possible. There IS a great difference between *saying* 'in the name of Jesus,' (a phrase) and *doing* in the name of Jesus (an attitude of faith). I can't speak for all, but I an very careful to NEVER *say* 'in the name of Jesus' unless I *mean* in the name of Jesus. Blessings, my good friend, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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3 | Does Jesus' name satisfy Matt 28:19? | Acts 2:38 | kalos | 22343 | ||
charis: You write: "I an very careful to NEVER *say* 'in the name of Jesus' unless I *mean* in the name of Jesus." I have never doubted that this is true of you. I know your faith and your sincerity and I've never thought that you would say something that you didn't mean. Grace and peace to you, John |
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4 | Does Jesus' name satisfy Matt 28:19? | Acts 2:38 | charis | 22396 | ||
Dear John, Greetings from Yokohama in Jesus' name! Thank you for your kind words! :-) I guess the reason I feel upset about this topic is not you, or Mr. Boyd, for that matter. I am saddened that 'fringe groups' such as the 'Oneness' or 'Jesus Only' radicals have pushed balanced Christians into a 'defense posture' about certain valid Scriptures and Biblical doctrines! In this particular case, the 'Oneness' people started pushing 'modalism' and other twisted doctrines, causing those who hold to a simple faith as prescribed in the Apostle's Creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed, into becoming 'Trinitarians.' If we hold to these creeds, we are simply Christians, but now we are 'forced' into refuting every single thing that the 'Oneness' group says. Unfortunately, in our zeal, we refute some of the things that we believe in ourselves, or denounce equally valid Scripture in order to 'prove' OUR point (which should not need too much 'proving!'). It is also sad that this zeal sometimes clouds our judgement, and leads us to use 'logic' and 'debate tactics' that are similar to those that we decry. This is what I call 'Doctrinal Polarism.' In my humble opinion, this leads the Christian away from Christ by separating us from the simple faith that he has poured upon us. Well, brother, just a 'private' theory! :-) Thanks always for your patience with me! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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