WEll, why is it that so many people are being baptizd in the name of the father,son, and holy spirit? Peter, which was one of Jesus' diciples, said to be "baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins "(acts 2:38). The name of the father,son, holy ghost are titles. Titles have no power, but there is power in the name of JESUS. Jesus was talking about himself. He is all of those TITLES. So instead of having the names of titles called over you while being baptized, we should have the name that has the power to change us and make us a new creature called over us. Then of course recieve the gift of the holy ghost.
2006-08-24 17:34:14 · 16 answers · asked by jazzy3909 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
2006-08-24 17:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
continue that verse - "and you will receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit". Peter was referring to people that were baptizing their children in the name of God. only. We are to baptize using the Trinity. Father, Son and Holy Ghost. When we are baptized by the Trinity, the Holy Ghost helps us learn about Jesus, Jesus helps us learn about His Father. Then by knowing all 3, we know God. Also see Mark 1:1-11 & John 3:5.
2006-08-25 00:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost........Jesus taught this Himself, as they are red letter words in the KJV. And no, they are not just titles, they are the Supreme being, the Great Power. These were instructions to His deciples also. Read the whole Bible!
2006-08-25 01:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen....I agree. Most people don't know that those are titles. Now people want to say the father, son and the holy ghost.... is what you suppose to baptize in, that it not true. God said do as I say and not as I do. You have to read and understand God's word. Most people don't! I am glad that some one out there is living a saved life!
2006-08-25 00:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by Apostolic Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree! I was just at a water baptism last week and I was angry when they did not baptize in the name of Jesus. To me, it shows lack of understanding. The name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost is Jesus! It does not say, In the name of the Father and in the name of the Son, and in the name of the Holy Ghost! Otherwise it would not be singular. Also it does not say, in the name of Yahwey, Yahoshua, and Kadosh Ruach.
2006-08-25 00:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by Apostle Jeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is the main problem with religion. People fight and kill eachother over what they call god (allah, god, buddah...and so on) If you go by everything Jesus also passed on you have to believe all things that the catholic church say (binding in heaven and on earth) because they are decendents of Jesus (because the apostles created the church) you must adhere.. then it breaks down with the reformation, which Luther was a catholic priest at one point and this means he also had this power, so the calvinist movement (started by a non-priest) would have no say, nor would the baptists who came out of calvinism...so in other words don't take anything literally, because you can't win.... I hope you find peace with this and just let your religion improve you and not bother you as to how others move toward god in their own way (whether because of origin or heritage) and check out Mark.... says the trinity not just jesus.
2006-08-25 00:45:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think we can debate the procedure in Christian baptism, but really the issue isn't what words are said, but rather whether as Christians we answer the call to be baptized. One of the areas I'm unclear about in your question regards infant versus adult baptism, and which denomination you're referring to. (OK, that's two areas).
I'd also like to point out that Jesus was baptized by John, not Peter.
2006-08-25 00:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by mrkwooley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be baptized in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit because Jesus commanded it. God is trinity. He is three persons in one God. Jesus was just one person in the trinity. All three have to be mentioned and worshiped because you can't have one without the other.You seem terribly confused about the nature of the trinity.
2006-08-25 00:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by enigma21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really understood who Jesus is you won't be asking that question y should it matter whether you want to baptise in Jesus name or father son and holy ghost
2006-08-25 00:44:06 · answer #9 · answered by devinelixir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's retarded, Jesus him self was baptized by Peter. You think Peter said, Jesus I baptize you in the name of well you, Jesus.
2006-08-25 00:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋