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NASB | Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, |
Bible Question: do you think anyone that is a born again christian could baptize you and it be ok in the eyes of God or do you have to commissioned or ordained to do so? |
Bible Answer: Sandra: The post must begin with a pedantic note. The term 'born-again Christian' is redundant: ALL who are born again are Christians; ALL Christians are born again; NO ONE is or can be a Christian unless he has been born again. See John 3:1-8. ...... And ALL who are followers of Christ have been commissioned by Christ to go and teach, i.e. make disciples of, all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. See Matthew 28:19:20. The church, the body of Christ, is composed of individual Christians -- born-again believers -- and it is their marching order issued by the Lord Jesus himself to be, not merely 'missionary minded,' but to be in fact the vehicle of Christ's mission to the world. Jesus issued his "Great Commission" to all of His followers. The triumphant, living Lord sends forth His ambassadors to proclaim His gospel throughout all the world. First in Jerusalem, next in Judea, then in Samaria, and finally to the distant parts ("uttermost part") of the earth. See Acts 1:8. --Hank |