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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, |
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Bible Note: Dear shing, What you describe (in terms of titles) has its roots in a heresy called Monism. The Scripture clearly teaches the Triune nature of God. The Biblical doctrine of the Trinity is expressed very clearly in the Nicene creed. http://www.ccel.org/creeds/nicene.creed.html Yes, there is power in His name. However, it isn't incantational in the sense that you can say it and expect supernatural things to happen. In Judaic thought a name reflects the authority, nature, and character of the owner. Hence, when we call upon the Lord because of Who He is. To do otherwise would be violating the commands to eschew magic... perhaps it might also be a form of idolatry. In Him, Doc |