2006-07-07 17:33:51 · 12 answers · asked by Jimbob 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In our church we do baptize in the name of Jesus Christ.
2006-07-07 17:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by J T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would assume that most Christian churches do. Although, I would expect that you are pressing a point that it should only be done in Jesus' name. (As opposed to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.)
The "commandment" in Acts 2:28 says, "Peter answered them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift."
I doubt very seriously that He meant to only baptize in the name of Jesus, because Jesus Himself said in Matthew 28:19-20, "Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age."
Matthew's Gospel seems more complete, and therefore is more likely the better formula for baptizing. But I also doubt that if someone either deliberately or accidentally leaves off the Father and/or the Holy Spirit, (or adds them to the name of Jesus) that it would void the baptism. What truly matters is that the person being baptized is being obedient to God.
2006-07-07 17:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ taught that we must be baptized by immersion. He set the example Himself by being baptized to “fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15).
We are baptized for the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16). We are also baptized to become members of the Church of Jesus Christ, and to enter the kingdom of God (John 3:5).
Through the ordinance of baptism, we make a promise, called a covenant, with God. We promise to accept Christ, to become His followers, and to keep His commandments to the end of our lives. In return, our Heavenly Father promises to forgive our sins and let us return to live with Him, provided we keep our covenants.
2006-07-07 17:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by NickynJessie H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our congregation still does. I was baptized in Jesus' name (in His authority) when I was 15, for the remission of my sins.
2006-07-07 17:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many different prayers used for baptism
some specifically contain the phrase "in Jesus Name"
some focus on the verse in Matthew that instructs to baptise in the name of the father and the son and the holy ghost
it seems to me that to something "in Jesus Name" could be interpreted to do something in his behalf, regardless of whether any name is spoke as part of the ritual
what prayer specifically do you think would be best?
2006-07-07 17:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what your particular setup is. I was baptized in the name of the father, the son, and the holy spirit.
2006-07-07 17:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of the answer I do believe in God and was baptized myself at my teen years but did not do so to my children.
2006-07-07 17:36:04 · answer #7 · answered by sis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i been baptize in the name Jesus
2006-07-07 17:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by billy t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Christians are and should be but some circumstances they can't or do not need to like the thief on the cross or a dying person in the hospital etc....
2006-07-07 17:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by Jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also note, baptism is FOR the remission of sins. Baptism is a response of faith that saves.
http://www.christiancourier.com/articles/read/is_baptism_a_gospel_obligation
What does "in the name of" mean?
It merely means by the authority of.
I am not a mormon
2006-07-07 17:49:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋