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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. |
Bible Question:
"...do all in the name of the Lord Jesus..." COL 3:17 Except water baptism? I ask this question seriously. I am not Jesus Only. But it seems to me that this issue is very emotional. I asked before and got the patent answer, "The Lord Himself said..." I have heard others base their belief upon tradition. Admittedly, even some early church fathers baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Spirit). I also heard that the name of Jesus is an abbreviation of a 'fuller formula.' Fine. But that does not answer why we use one scripture to supercede many other scriptures. If we are to baptize according to the 'fuller formula,' should we not then do all things in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit? How is this reconciled with the numerous actions of the apostles in the name of Jesus, and the commands to use His name? Were our predecessors disobedient to the command of the Lord? Perhaps they were running out of time, and used the abbreviation? My friends and colleagues, I am not trying to be irreverent. These are valid questions. Whenever we study the Bible, we give weight to such arguments when discussing other topics. Please, answer from the Bible, trying not to be led by tradition or the commentary of others. My intent is unity, not division. I believe in the power of the name of the Lord Jesus. On a side note, please notice that it is not only the 'formula' that is an area of division concerning water baptism. Method, age, place, baptizer, etc. are all subject to 'differing views.' (i.e. division) I look forward to some good answers. (p.s. please don't SHOUT) In Christ Jesus |
Bible Answer: Dear Brother, put your confusion and frustration to rest. We are commanded to do everything in Jesus' name. As for baptism, look to Christ for the answer. He is our example as to how we should behave, love, and He taught us the correct principles of worship. Christ was baptized by full emersion by John the baptist. The thing most people overlook is that John held the proper authority to actually perform baptisms and confirmations. There is a true form of the Priesthood on the Earth, but not all churches have it. You must seek out the truthfulness for yourself and use the Holy Ghost to confirm it's validity. God and Jesus Christ want us to be united, but with all different interpretations of scriptures this becomes difficult. There is a set of principles (taught by a church) that Jesus Christ and God do endorse, but people need to find their own way to it. When people have the whole truth about the Plan of Salvation, confusion and frustration are replaced by love and compassion because of the plan's simplicity and completeness. Good luck on your journey and may your heart be opened to God's will. |