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1 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | kalos | 4612 | ||
Nehemiah: Hairsplitting or Heresy? "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 ------------------------- P.S. You other folks out there, save your anti-Hanegraaf messages. I'm not going to be drawn into a dispute in which I defend Hank Hanegraaf. He doesn't need my defense. His ongoing ministry speaks for itself. Hank has admirably taken a stand for Bible truth and against cultic error, heresy, and apostasy. (I am not calling the Oneness people a cult. Nor am I calling them heretics or apostates. I'm just saying they are in error regarding this doctrine.) |
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2 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | charis | 4620 | ||
Dear JVH0212, My friend, do you realize that it has been over two months since we last discussed this issue? The horse ain't dead, yet :-) Love in Christ Jesus, charis |
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3 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | kalos | 4629 | ||
Charis: The horse will never be dead as long as there are 17 million people in the world who believe in One God, One Person (as opposed to Three Persons) and who quibble about the formula one must say when baptizing a convert. --JVH0212 | ||||||
4 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | Nehemiah | 4679 | ||
Charis, I respect your interpratation of the scriptures as they are accurate. I received the same understanding. I wish that we wouldn't catagorize beliefs and interpritations such as some who debate this topic. The approach taken here (meaning in this dialogue) is wrong. Lets not debate. We are all on to something. Lets all compare notes, so to speak. The Lord Jesus is intending for us (all three of us who have been invlolved in this question answer session). The mistake that the gentleman is making is quoting another man's ministry. The answer is not in man. We all error. The truth is in the word. The word does not contradict itself. While Jesus was baptising he baptised in the name of the Father, son and Holy Ghost. There is no interpretation needed. But, once he released the authority to his apostle he was to baptise in the name of Jesus. How could folks have baptized in Jesus Name before Jesus. That is not a contradiction but rather a historical trail that leads to new testament foundation. The bible explains that we are to go out and "preach Jesus" to all the world. What does that mean? That means, in my understanding, just what it says. To preach Jesus. It never, NEVER says "go and preach the trinity. I am not disputing nor will I dispute with any one the existance of the trinity. Don't have to. The trinity is symbolic of one spirit. We need to come together and get a REAL UNDERSTANDING of what Jesus wants us to learn. The only regret that i have is that there are divisions among those of us that really want to the truth and to live for out Lord. By us putting lables on ourselves, such as "Jesus Only", Trininty, etc. we create a desire to be RIGHT. My hope, as beleiver and follower of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit, without denomination, is that we all share our biblical knowledge and create less interpretations instead of more. My advice to the gentleman who responded to my question is that you put your trust in no man and don't let another interpret for you. Although I am not "JESUSE ONLY" whatever that could mean... I am babptized in the name of Jesus, who is the father, son and Holy Spirit according to the Word. And everything I do is in the Name Of Jesus. Take that as literally as one wants, or as inspecifically. Matt 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He *said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him. Even Matheuw was intsructed to Follow Him. Praise the Lord for Saints who are activly seeking the truth. I love you guys in the name of our Lord. |
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5 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | RevC | 4682 | ||
Sorry for coming in on the back side Nehemiah but I totally agree with your statements.... the word of God is really obvious about Jesus name baptism.. I think that it is awsome that you elected to throw tradition aside and grab a hold of God's word........God Bless | ||||||