BAPTISMAL FORMULA: IN THE NAME OF JESUS ( The Bible Way of Water Baptism)

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BAPTISMAL FORMULA: IN THE NAME OF JESUS
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…" (Acts 2:38).

Christian baptism is to be administered "in the name of Jesus." This means to invoke the name Jesus orally at water baptism.

The Biblical Record
The Book of Acts contains five examples of baptism in the name of Jesus, while no biblical account mentions any other name or formula in connection with an actual baptism. Below are six indisputable references in the New Testament to baptism in the name of Jesus.

(1) After the first sermon of the New Testament church, Peter commanded baptism "in the name of Jesus Christ" with the support of the rest of the apostles (Acts 2:14, 37-38). Those who accepted his message were baptized according to this commandment - that is, in the name of Jesus (Acts 2:41).

(2) After the Samaritans believed Philip's preaching concerning "the name of Jesus Christ," they were baptized "in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 8:12,16).

(3) After Cornelius and his fellow Gentiles received the Holy Ghost, Peter "commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord" (Acts 10:48). The most ancient Greek manuscripts contain the name "Jesus Christ" in this verse, as later translations indicate: "So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ" (NIV); "And he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, the Messiah" (TAB).

(4) When Paul met certain disciples of John the Baptist at Ephesus, he asked about their baptism. When he found out they had only received John's baptism, he baptized them again, this time "in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 19:5).

(5) Paul himself was baptized in the name of Jesus, for Ananias told him, "Arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16).

(6) In addition to these five accounts in Acts, I Corinthians shows that the Gentile believers in Corinth were baptized in Jesus' name. The church there was full of divisions, with various groups claiming to be followers of Paul, Peter, Apollos, or Christ. When Paul rebuked them for their divisions, he asked, "Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?" (I Corinthians 1:13). The obvious answer to the last question is, "No, we were baptized in the name of Christ." Since the Corinthians were baptized in (literally, "into") the name of Christ, not Paul, they belonged to Christ, not Paul. Paul was saying this: Jesus died for the whole church and the whole church was baptized in His name, so the church should unite in following Him. If the Corinthians were not baptized in Jesus' name, Paul's argument makes no sense.

We conclude from these six passages that the apostolic church always baptized in Jesus' name. All believers - Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles - received baptism in the name of Jesus.

Burial with Christ
Baptism is a burial with Christ, an identification with His death and burial (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12). Only Jesus died and was buried on our behalf, so baptism is administered in the name of Jesus.

Identification with Christ
Baptism is a personal identification with Jesus Christ, for we are baptized into Christ (Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27). We are baptized in His name to identify ourselves personally with Him and to take on His name. To become part of the body of Christ, which is the church, we must take on Christ's name.

In the Old Testament God identified His Temple by investing His name in it (I Kings 8:29). In the New Testament the church is God's temple (I Corinthians 3:16-17), and it must bear His name. The saints of God in the Book of Revelation have His name written on them as a mark of identification (Revelation 3:12; 14:1; 22:4).

That the name serves to identify us with Jesus becomes even more apparent when we study the Greek word eis, which the KJV translates as "into" in Galatians 3:27. This word also appears in Acts 8:16, Acts 19:5, and I Corinthians 1:13. In these three verses the KJV translates the relevant phrase as "baptized in the name," but the NIV conveys its true meaning more strongly by translating it as "baptized into the name." W. E. Vine explained the significance of this phrase: It "would indicate that the baptized person was closely bound to, or became the property of, the one into whose Name he was baptized."  Another Protestant author wrote, "The Name stands for the person, authority, and power, so that baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus is into citizenship or membership in His Person, authority, and power."  "To be baptized into the Name of Jesus means to be baptized into His Body, His Life, into citizenship and membership in His kingdom."

Baptism identifies us with Jesus, and it is specifically baptism in His name that identifies us with Him, makes us His property, and places us into His body. We should not be reluctant to identify with the One who died for us, and to become His property by calling His name at baptism.

Taking on the Family Name
The Bible describes salvation both as a new birth and as an adoption. Viewed either way, we must take on the legal name of our new family. This occurs at baptism since it is part of the new birth and part of our identification with Christ.

A boy in the Old Testament officially received his name at circumcision (Luke 1:57-63; 2:21), and baptism is our spiritual circumcision (Colossians 2:11-12). Certain priests in the Old Testament were barred from the priesthood because they were not registered under their father's name and could not prove their genealogy (Ezra 2:61-62). However, we can claim our priesthood and our spiritual inheritance when we become "registered" in our Father's name.

Jesus came in the Father's name, having received His name by inheritance (John 5:43; Hebrews 1:4), 50 Jesus is the name by which the Father has revealed Himself to us. The whole spiritual family of God has taken on the name of Jesus (Ephesians 3:14-15). Clearly, then, Jesus is the name we take at baptism. If we expect to become part of His family at baptism, we must take on His name.

Remission of Sins in the Name
Baptism is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), and the name of Jesus is vitally connected with remission of sins. Peter proclaimed this about the name of Jesus: "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). He also preached, "Through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins" (Acts 10:43) and "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21). Ananias specifically associated the name of Jesus with the washing of sins at baptism: "And now, why do you delay? Rise and be baptized and by calling upon His name wash away your sins" (Acts 22:16, TAB).

Power and Authority in the Name
One Protestant writer stated, "To invoke the Name‚Ķ invoked aid and protection."  When we need a manifestation of God's power, we can invoke the name Jesus.

The invocation of a name also represents the authority behind that name; when a sheriff said, "Open, in the name of the law," he invoked the authority of the law as well as its power. When we call the name of Jesus we rely upon the power and authority of Jesus. Here are some examples: (1) Jesus said, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name… "(Matthew 28:18-19). (2) The Sanhedrin council asked Peter and John, in reference to the lame man's healing, "By what power, or by what name have ye done this?" (Acts 4:7). Peter answered, "By the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth" (Acts 4:10). (3) The Lord promised, "If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it" (John 14:14).

God makes all His power and authority available to us when we invoke His name in faith (Acts 3:6, 16). When we call the Lord's name at baptism we rely on His authority to perform the act and on His power for the spiritual work to be done.

Do All in the Name
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him" (Colossians 3:17). Baptism consists of both word and deed, so this verse applies. Of course, we do not orally utter the name Jesus before every statement or act in our lives. The verse primarily means to say or do everything with the power and authority of Jesus, as His representative, as His follower, and in dependence upon Him.

When it comes to specific spiritual acts that require the invocation of God's name, however, this verse applies literally. We pray, cast out devils, and lay hands on the sick in the name of Jesus, all by uttering His name, and water baptism should be no exception. One who lives by the spirit of Colossians 3:17 as Christ's representative and follower will certainly be baptized in His name.

Jesus Is the Highest Name
Baptism is an important spiritual act that requires the invocation of the Name of God. The highest, greatest, most powerful, and most self-revelatory name that God has ever made known to man is Jesus: "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow" (Philippians 2:9-10). For baptism we should certainly use the highest name. If we do not voluntarily accept the name of Jesus now, one day we will be forced to acknowledge the supremacy of this name anyway.

Therefore, My Dearest brother and Sister in Christ and Blood, in this year 2007, let us seek the Truth? The Bible tells us that the Truth is Jesus- for He is the way, the Truth and the Life -- ( John 14:1-8). We cannot accept the Traditional *( Errorneous Man-made Doctrine) the Holy Trinity. Because the Trinity is Absolutely out of the Bible formula--neither the word Trinity is found in the Bible--nor it's concept and doctrine of trinity is Biblical!! As a child of God, and as a Christian we Ought to follow what is written and found only in the Bible. As we can see, all the Converts in New Testament be it Greek, Gentile, Samarian or Jews they all addhered and were all baptized in the name of Jesus ( Acts 2:38;8:16;10:48;19:5 ;Galatians 3:27;Romans 6:3), as a matter of fact, in the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation, not even a single person was baptized in the Trinity Formula. Instead Paul boldly declares that; " What ever we do in word or deeds,do all in the name of Jesus, and give glory to the father" Colossians 3:17. If our found of water baptism is not found in the Bible, then we ought to change and follow the Bible way of Water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus means-- Yahweh is my Savior or Salvation and Jesus is the ONLY name which  can Save us ( Salvation only in the name Jesus) See Acts 4:12; Mathew 1:21!!
may we all seek the Truth in this 2007.....So, Let us be follow the footsteps of the people in Beria ( Berians Acts 17-- Wholeheartedly the search and seek the truth); Revelation 18:4 tells us"..... COME OUT MY PEOPLE........" Needless to say, it is  the appropriate and right time to come out from the hands of TRINITARIANISM and follow the Biblical New Testament Jesus Christ Doctrine, which was carried out by the Disciples from the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem ( Read Luke 24:47-Acts 2:15;38).

I would like to welcome opinions, Criticism, suggestion from all the esteemed readers-- for feedback, view, opinion for the edification for the body of Christ!! If you would like to contact personally ( For any Questions on the Godhead, Salvation, Trinity or Sabbath, any Theological issues) Kindly reach me at ::: Email:: pmangte@yahoo.co.in
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God blesses you all, and a very happy New Year  2007 to all the esteemed readers and all the "EIMI's" Zogam People!!!

Yours Faithfully,

Rev Dr. Paogin Mangte,  Dip.Th., BA., B.Th.,BD., M.Min., M.Th., Th.D ., Ph.D ( Currently doing Research through IICM New York and Evangel Christian University USA -- Through Distance Learning).
Pastor/ Evangelist/ Theological Scholar Teacher
OPPC Church, New Delhi
He resides with His family ( His wife, His Son Immanuel Mangte a two year Old boy) at West New Delhi.

( [color=green][b]NB: Dr. Paogin Mangte, was Former Fulltime Lecturer at South Asia Antioch Seminary, Guwahati Assam; Former Missionary to Guwahati Assam  (under central District UPC Shillong);Former Asst Teacher at St.John's School ( catholic School Assam); Currently he is Visiting Lecturer/Professor at Encourager Bible College/Seminary UP Noida; Lecturer/Prof at Eastern Theological Seminary UP; and He also teaches Theology and Greek at North India Theological Seminary New Delhi; he is also Co-Ordinator/Representative of IICM, New York, Chennai ( Distance Learning Seminary-- offers B.Th., to Ph.D in Theology )[/color[/b]

[James]

Pu Dr.Paogin Mangte i really appreciate with your wonderful contribution on Baptisma.

To get a baptism, what do a person have to do ?

Can we baptism someone by going through with your formula?

[blisteringbarnacles]

where is our REv???

[gtonsing]

there must be offline sheep that needs to be tended.....

[James]

This days religions become fashion....??

[gtonsing]

it has always been a fashion for some people Henn.....not just these days....Why else do you think many are converted in the hindu belt?

[James]

ok..i am just come across newly

[theox]

huh

[Biaki]

Well how about this.........  


Matthew 28:18-20 (New International Version)

18:Then Jesus came to them and said, [color=red]"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

19:Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20:and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.[/color]

[theox]

he's using another Bible i guess