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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: Hello yyuryyicururyy4me, Welcome to the forum and God bless your efforts. There are no rules against replying to a post that is several years old, CDBJ was only pointing out that you may not receive a response from the person you were replying to. Anyway, to address you ascertions. Basic premise. Never, that is never ever, attempt to establish a doctrine based on a single verse. Especially when your verse says exactly the opposite of what you are trying to argue. The very verse you reference to argue "Jesus only baptism" is the quoted words of our Lord Himself. And what does He say? Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the FATHER, and of the SON and of the HOLY SPIRIT:" (emphasis added) The "scripture about the name" rational that you gave actually defeats your argument. Your right though, the Bible does not contradict itself. That is why it is important for you to understand it in context and not in light of a single verse or even random verses. Why did Jesus tell the disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? I'll encourage you to study some to find that answer. Here are some hints: 1. The Trinity 2. One calls from grace 3. Grace works through the work of One 4. By grace One works to creat the regeneration in believers. The physical act of baptism is symbolic only of the thing that occurs through numbers 2-4 in the above list. In another post you wrote that you hoped you were wrong...But you believe Baptism is essential for salvation. Be at peace, you are wrong. Baptism is certainly a work. It's something we do. It is a work that demonstrates what has already happened to us. The work of it demonstrates that a work has been accomplished and is being accomplised; it does not accomplish and does not contribute to the accomplishing. Please consider James chapter 2 in your study. Also consider the very words of Jesus on the cross when He said to the thief, "Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43). This man was not taken down and baptized before his death. Anyway, another hint about forum use. The "Search" box in the top right hand corner is very helpful. Try typing in baptism for example and you might be surprised at how much has been written on this subject. That will help in your study as well. God bless, welcome to the forum, Jeff |