Jesus Himself Taught Baptism in His Name

Most people, when they read Matthew 28:19, assume that Jesus meant baptism should be administered while invoking the specific words- "in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." And then they are confounded and have absolutely NO scriptural answer to the fact that the Apostles invariably baptized exclusively into the name of Jesus only, including some form of His titles- Lord and/or Christ. For example- Acts 2:38, 8:16, 10:48, 19:5, Col 2:12, Rom 6:3, Gal 3:27. What these individuals seem to fail to take into consideration, for one, is the fact that Jesus specifically told them that they would not yet understand what He was saying about Himself, the Father, and the Holy Spirit then, but they would, and that only AFTER the Holy Ghost came, which happened on the day of Pentecost, which came after Matthew 28:19... John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwells with you, and shall be (future tense) in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you... 20 **at that day ye shall know** that I am... in you. 21 ... and I will... manifest myself to him... John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall (future tense) teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that i go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 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. 14 **He shall glorify Me**: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.

Let's see what happened to MatthewMatthew before *that* dayMat 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: Matthew AT and after *that* dayAct 1:13 ...Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, *and Matthew*, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. 14 These all continued with one accord... 2:14 ...Peter, standing up **with the eleven**, lifted up his voice, and said... 38 ...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. Now IF (big IF) Matthew changed his mind between the time of Matthew 28:19, and Acts 2:38 (when he stood in one mind and accord with Peter who preached baptism in Jesus' name only), doesn't it just stand to reason that to whom this Spirit of truth is come, that Jesus Himself testified of, will be revealed the very same thing, as Jesus testified? Now, the words in Matthew 28:19 are not necessarily Jesus' words specifically, but Jesus' words specifically as Matthew remembered them!!! We have other versions of those very same words in Mark 16:16, Luke 24:45, and Acts 1:4-8! So, what happened to Matthew's understanding of Matthew 28:19 AT and after that day of which Jesus spoke of so very specifically when they received this great Spirit of Truth, whom Jesus Himself said would lead them into all truth, and teach them things they hadn't yet been able to understand? Jesus Himself answers, because it was Jesus Himself who told them... John 14:20 **at that day** ye shall **know** that *I am*... in you. 21 ... and I will... manifest myself... John 16:12 ...When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth:... 14 **He shall glorify me** So what did the Spirit of Truth testify of, and reveal? For one thing...

Acts 2:38 ...be baptized every one of you in *the* name of Jesus Christ.

Now let's look at another very specific instance where Jesus commands baptism to be administered in His name only. This is at the conversion and baptism of the apostle Paul... Act 9:1 And Saul... 3 ...as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? 5 And he said, who art thou, lord? and the lord said, I am Jesus... To whom Paul (then Saul) replied... Act 9:6...Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? and *the Lord said* unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and IT shall be told thee what thou **must** do. And what was it that was told to Paul that he must do, according to Jesus' commandment and prophecy concerning him? Paul recounts later in ActsAct 22:12 And one Ananias... 13 ...said unto me, Brother Saul... 16 ...why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on *the* name of the Lord. And what was this name of the Lord? Act 9: 5 And he said, who art thou, lord? and the lord said, I am Jesus... Does anyone doubt that Paul was commanded by Jesus to be baptized specifically into the name of Jesus Christ? Let that person hear the words of testimony from the apostle Paul himselfRom 6:3 ...**Us** as *were baptized *into* Jesus Christ*!!! Paul was not baptized merely "on the authority of" Jesus Christ (as some erroneously teach), and he was not baptized uttering the words "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." He was commanded to go, and it would be told what to do by Jesus, and what he was commanded to do wasAct 22:16 ...be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Or in other wordsRomans 6:3 ...baptized *into* Jesus Christ*!!! Now, some people like to teach that Jesus' name baptism as in Acts 2:38 was preached to the Jews, while Matthew 28:19 (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) was preached to the Gentiles. But that's not what Jesus Himself testifies of! Act 9:10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the lord (Jesus!) in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him... Saul, of Tarsus:.. 15 ...is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. So what name did Paul preach to the Gentiles, according to the prophecies and command of Jesus? Act 19:1 ...Paul... came to Ephesus (Gentile country!)... 2 He said unto them... 4 ...John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on... Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And what did Paul teach us and all the Gentiles, as he was called and chosen to do, according to the prophecies and commandments of Jesus Christ himself, about the name of Jesus? Rom 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of **us** as *were baptized *into* Jesus Christ* were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore WE are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (Those who were baptized into the titles, weren't ever buried into the name of Jesus, therefore, they weren't ever buried with Him, therefore, their baptism is for nothing- null and void! Mat 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.) Col 2:12 Buried with him (Jesus Christ is the only one that died for our sins!) in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Gal. 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized *into* Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed... 11 But I CERTIFY

YOU, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Now let's focus on Jesus' "Great Commission" to the apostles... Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe in *my* name... 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Luke 24:46 And (Jesus) said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in **his** (Jesus Christ's) name among ALL nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. Act 1:4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should... (commandment A-) not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father... 1:8 ...after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and (Commandment B-) ye shall **be witnesses unto me** both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Now, according to Jesus' commandment to them in Mark 16:16 "He that believes and is baptized shall be saved," therefore, what name did the Apostle's teach was so important to believe in? Act 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel... the name of Jesus Christ... 11 This is the stone... which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for *there* *is* *none* *other* *name* under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. And, how did the apostles preach repentance and remission of sins in His (Jesus Christ's) name, beginning at Jerusalem, according to Jesus' very own specific commandments and prophecies in Luke 24:47?

Act 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. Act 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name (Jesus!!!) whosoever believes in him (not them) shall receive **remission (forgiveness) of sins**. And, according to Jesus' commandments in Acts 1:8, how were the apostles witnesses unto him (Jesus!!!) both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."??? In JerusalemAct 2:37 Now when they heard this, they (Act 2:5 ...at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.) were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 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. To the SamaritansAct 8:14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized **in the name** of the Lord **Jesus**.) To the uttermost part of the worldAct 19:1 ...Paul... came to Ephesus: and... 2 He said unto them... 4 ...believe on him... that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. **Romans** 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism... Did Jesus make a mistake in sending these apostles who baptized in His name exclusively? John 6:70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and (only!) one of you is a devil? Luke 24:45 Then opened he (Jesus) their (the Apostle's) understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them... 47 ...that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his (Jesus') name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Did Jesus falsely prophesy that they would be witnesses unto Him?

Act 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. Now, if Jesus meant for them to preach baptism in His name, and that is what they did, then it is time we took another look at Matthew 28:19. Let's see if Matthew really did change his mind, or if Matthew 28:19 just reveals a little more of the exact same message! Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto **me** in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them IN the (singular) name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 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. Now, either the Bible is mistaken in every baptismal instance except Matthew 28:19, or there are a whole lot of people misinterpreting Jesus' specific commandments according to their interpretation of just one verse of scripture which in itself is commanded not to be done! (2Co 13:1 "...In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall EVERY WORD be established. Also remember that Satan tempted Jesus with his interpretation of just one verse of scripture, but Jesus taught us to live by every word Mat 4:3-10 ) And if they are interpreting their mode of baptism on one scripture (Matt.28:19), they are also basing that mode according to the words of an apostle who later changed his own mind on the subject, and stood instead in agreement with Peter and **all** the other disciples, the entire church at that point, in Acts 2:38. Because at that day, all the apostles and disciples were totally in one mind and accord (Acts 2:1)! What then did Jesus Himself say is the name of the Father? John 5:43 I AM come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. John 17:26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: And what did Jesus say is the name of the Holy Spirit? John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in **my name** 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you (not a separate person in you!), except ye be reprobates? Are you a reprobate, or is Jesus Christ in you? And if it is Jesus Christ in you, how can any such call the Holy Spirit a separate person? Are there two spirits in you? (1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.) Col 1:26 ...the mystery which... now is made manifest TO his saints: 27 To whom God

would make known... this mystery... which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Just like Jesus had said- the world doesn't get to know, the false "Christians" don't get to know, but only those who keep his commandments (i.e. Mark 12:29) get to know- what that mystery of the faith isJohn 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter... John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive... 18 I will not leave you comfortless: **I** will come to you... 20 at that day *ye* shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and *I* in you. Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I AM JESUS!!! 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord (Jesus is Lord of all) **IS** that Spirit!!! Therefore, the singular name (of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) that Jesus was speaking about in Matthew 28:19, when He said "all power is given unto **me**" was His very own nameActs 4:10 Be it known unto you all... the name of Jesus Christ... 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus (baptism is done in BOTH word and deed!) Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Col 2:9 For in him (not them) dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. Col 2:10 And ye are complete in him (not them), which is the head of all principality and power: Col 2:11 In whom (Jesus only) also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh BY the circumcision of Christ: Col 2:12 Buried with **Him** (NOT them!) in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him (not them!) through the faith of the operation of God (for Jesus is God!), who hath raised him from the dead. (John 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days **I** will raise it up... 21 he spake of the temple of his body.)!!! Col 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he (not them) quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Col 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to *HIS* (not their!) cross; Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last... 16 I

Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root (Father) and the offspring (son)... John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. Mark 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus... Mar 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord (Jesus!) OUR GOD IS ONE LORD (JESUS!) Gal 3:20 Now... God **IS** one. Col 3:11 ...Christ IS all... Col 2:10 And ye ARE complete in him...!!! Act 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on *THE* name of the Lord. Act 9:5 ...And the Lord said, I AM JESUS. Shall we jump off tall buildings because one verse of scripture says that angels will keep us from dashing our foot against a stone? Or shall we handle snakes because one verse of scripture says they can't hurt us? Mat 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. No? Then it is just as absurd, and just as blasphemous, and therefore also just as SATANIC a temptation, to base one's interpretation of baptism on ONE VERSE OF SCRIPTURE, contradictory to the rest of the word of God. Even contrary to three other instances relating the exact same event- the Great Commission! 2 Cor 13:1 In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. The bottom line is simply that the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost IS Jesus Christ. And THAT is why the Apostles invariably baptized into the name of Jesus Christ. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. If you don't believe it. Prove it. Let's see any interpreter of the scriptures provide even ONE more verse of scripture for an interpretation of Matthew 28:19, other than Matthew 28:19, that says to baptize saying specifically the names (plural) of "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," let alone, as many as all

these scriptures, including the prophecies and commandments of Jesus Christ Himself, that testify against that false doctrine. Act 19:3 And he said unto them, unto what then were ye baptized?... Act 19:4 Then said Paul... believe on him (not them!!)... that is, on Christ Jesus. Act 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Act 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.