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Baptism
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Scriptures:
In Matthew
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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:
28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Let's see the connected scriptures regarding baptism in other books. Right ?
In Mark
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Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Luke
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Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
24:48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
In John : NIL
So, there is no mention of baptIsm, Jesus commanded in other gospels, except Matthew. Right ? Ok.
Those who are hanging only on Matthew's 28, must understand following:
What Disciples must do?
1. Go
2. Teach all nations
3. Baptise them
4. In the name of FSH
5. Teach them
6. Observe all things whatsoever Jesus has commanded.
7. Jesus with them always, even unto the end of the world.
8. Who is with Disciples?
Ans : Jesus Christ. Right ?
9. So, it is a commandment or an order to be obeyed practically. Right ?
When Disciples have to start this gospel ?
Read :
John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Disciples were unable to understand the whole things, whatever Jesus said to them. Therefore, Jesus said to them, when the Spirit of Truth comes on you, the same will guide you to all truth.
Moreover, the Spirit of Truth will bring to Disciples remembrance, whatsoever Jesus said unto them, while Jesus was with them. Right ?
So, what Disciples must do ?
Ans : Receive the Holyghost or Holy Spirit, before going to ministry.
What is the immediate result, after receiving the Holyghost ?
Ans : Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
So, this gospel must be preached first where ?
Ans : At Jerusalem.
Scripture:
Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Waiting and receiving Holyghost by Disciples:
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Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
2:7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
2:12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
2:13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Peter commanded to be baptised people, in whose name, after receiving the Holyghost?
Read :
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Those who are hanging only on Matthew's 28, WhY Peter was not repeated the commandment of Jesus, baptising people in the name of "Father, Son and Holyghost" ?
Following are reasons and true confirmed facts from the Holy Bible :
1.Commandment must be obeyed/ executed.
2."Father" is not a name.
Son is not a name.
3."Holyghost" is not a name. Ok.
4. The Disciples understood, the name of Father, Son and Holyghost is "Jesus Christ".
5. The Spirit of Truth bring to Disciples remembrance, after they are filled with Holyghost, whatsoever Jesus commanded them to do, in the name of "Jesus Christ".
6. Baptism in the name of "Jesus Christ" commenced, the 10th day, after Jesus's ascension to Heaven, on the day of Pentecost.
7. Baptism in the name of "Jesus Christ" was witnessed by 120 people, who received the Holyghost, including the gospel writer Apostle Matthew.
8. Matthew never stopped or interfered the preaching of Peter and his commandment to be baptised in the name of "Jesus Christ".
9. Before Matthew's gospel written in AD 47 (Approx.), baptism in the name of "Jesus Christ" begun at Jerusalem in the first century, on the day of Pentecost, where 3000 souls baptised in the name of Jesus Christ.
Based on the facts and truths explained with the support of Biblical scriptures, it is understand that, the true Christian Biblical baptism must be done, in the name of "Jesus Christ".
Scriptures supporting baptism done in the name of "Jesus Christ" or in the name of the "Lord Jesus".
Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 8:16
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 19:5
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
There are lot of other scriptures can be furnished from Epistles too.
How a matter/ doctrine shall be established?
Read :
Matthew 18:16
But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
Luke 24:48
And ye are witnesses of these things.
2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
Hebrews 10:28
He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
So, the witness of 2 or 3 persons, a matter /doctrine shall be established.
Who are the witnesses of baptism done in the name of "Jesus Christ" ?
1. Peter : Acts. 2:38
2. Philip : Acts. 8:16
3. Paul : Acts. 19:5
Moreover, Bible says, whatever you do by word or deed, do all in the name of Jesus Christ. Ref. Col.3:17
Hereunder is given a table format showing baptism done in the name of Jesus Christ.
Anybody can furnish a single single scripture from Holy Bible, showing a baptism done in the name of Father, Son, and Holyghost?
Who can take my challenge?
