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NASB | Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him. |
Subject: In Jesus' name...except baptism? |
Bible Note: There has been mention here of unity and division, that begs the question, What difference does it make. If one is baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus they are baptized into the Trinity. Before Jesus came there was no concept of one God existing as three separate entities. If you are baptized into the Lord Jesus you are baptized into the One True God, therefore you are baptized into the Trinity whether it is stated or not. If it is stated that you are baptized into the Trinity you are still "buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead." (COL 2:12) We try to separate the Trinity, and it is impossible. God is not into formulas, He is concerned with relationships and He is concerned with us listening to Him. This discussion seems more to deal with earthly wisdom than that which is from above(James 3). |