[Huldah]

If there's only one name that will get you into heaven then why do some preachers say--"I baptize you in the name of the Father, son, and Holy Ghost."--Why do they not use His name and say, "I baptize you in the name of Jesus Christ?" There is only ONE NAME to be baptized in--He didn't come bearing three names to baptize in.
Same question applies to prayer--why do some pray THROUGH the NAME of the son? Or in the name of the SON? He is God--He has all authority--He holds the keys to Heaven, Hell and Death. Don't we want to honor Him by calling Him by His name? Did He walk among His own and be denied for us for no reason--do we not recognize our God?

[Spitfire]

Originally Posted by Huldah

If there's only one name that will get you into heaven then why do some preachers say--"I baptize you in the name of the Father, son, and Holy Ghost."--Why do they not use His name and say, "I baptize you in the name of Jesus Christ?"

Matthew 28:19

[Huldah]

Mathew 28:18--duh

[Spitfire]

Originally Posted by Huldah

Mathew 28:18--duh

And therefore we'd better listen to him when he commands us to baptize in the name of all three.

[Princely]

The Father the son and the holy spirit all have the same name. That name is only known by the Father the son and the holy spirit.They are One.

No one knows the son except the Father and no one knows the Father except the son and whoever the son wishes to reveal Him.

[tomlapalm]

What is the problem? the verse says a singular name for three persons.

One action of going under the water and returning as Jesus did. Not three dips for three gods, by the way

[Bradley D]

"Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call" (Acts 2:38-39).