BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF CHRIST

[Doug]

[Mark 1:4 KJV] "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."...........John preached water baptism for Israel to be cleansed from sin to enter the earthly kingdom. Believing Israel would be a nation of priests and would have to be clean to become priests. The office of the priesthood demanded the washing of water.......[Exodus 29:4 KJV] "And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water."........John did not baptize in the name of Jesus.

[John 1:31 KJV] "And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water."............John came to make manifest the Lord Jesus coming to Israel. When John baptized the Lord Jesus, this is when God the Father told Israel Jesus was his Son, and Jesus was made known to Israel.........[Matthew 3:16 KJV] "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:"
[Matthew 3:17 KJV] "And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

[Acts 2:38 KJV] "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."........Peter preached to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. The name of Christ was to be preached because it was now revealed that salvation was by his name, as can be seen in this verse........[John 20:31 KJV] "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name."

There were contentions in the Corinthian church over who baptized the members of this church. Peter was baptizing in the name of Christ, and Paul made it clear that he didn't want some to say he baptized in his own name.........[1 Corinthians 1:13 KJV] "Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?"
[1 Corinthians 1:14 KJV] "I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;"
[1 Corinthians 1:15 KJV] "Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.".........Paul made it clear he was not sent to baptize..........[1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV] "For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.".........Paul, unlike John the Baptist, was not sent to make known Jesus as their coming messiah. Paul was to sent to preach the gospel of Christ and salvation by the cross.

 

[faithhopecharity]

[Mark 1:4 KJV] "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."...........John preached water baptism for Israel to be cleansed from sin to enter the earthly kingdom. Believing Israel would be a nation of priests and would have to be clean to become priests. The office of the priesthood demanded the washing of water.......[Exodus 29:4 KJV] "And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water."........John did not baptize in the name of Jesus.

[John 1:31 KJV] "And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water."............John came to make manifest the Lord Jesus coming to Israel. When John baptized the Lord Jesus, this is when God the Father told Israel Jesus was his Son, and Jesus was made known to Israel.........[Matthew 3:16 KJV] "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:"
[Matthew 3:17 KJV] "And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

[Acts 2:38 KJV] "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."........Peter preached to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. The name of Christ was to be preached because it was now revealed that salvation was by his name, as can be seen in this verse........[John 20:31 KJV] "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name."

There were contentions in the Corinthian church over who baptized the members of this church. Peter was baptizing in the name of Christ, and Paul made it clear that he didn't want some to say he baptized in his own name.........[1 Corinthians 1:13 KJV] "Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?"
[1 Corinthians 1:14 KJV] "I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;"
[1 Corinthians 1:15 KJV] "Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.".........Paul made it clear he was not sent to baptize..........[1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV] "For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.".........Paul, unlike John the Baptist, was not sent to make known Jesus as their coming messiah. Paul was to sent to preach the gospel of Christ and salvation by the cross.

Acts 2:38 “… in the name of Jesus Christ …”
8:16 “… in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
10:48 “… in the name of Jesus Christ.”
19:5 “ … in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
22:16 “… calling on His name"

which one is correct?

actually these are not instructions on how to baptize but comments about baptism

the instruction is found in

mt 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:

thks

 

[keithr]

the instruction is found in

mt 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:

Unfortunately Matthew 28:19 has been corrupted. The original scripture was just "Go, and (teach) them to carry out all the things which I have commanded you forever". See Matthew 28:19 - Trinity corrupted verse.

 

[faithhopecharity]

Unfortunately Matthew 28:19 has been corrupted. The original scripture was just "Go, and (teach) them to carry out all the things which I have commanded you forever". See Matthew 28:19 - Trinity corrupted verse.

how do you know this, do you have original manuscripts?

thks

 

[keithr]

how do you know this, do you have original manuscripts?

See my explanation in the thread that I provided the link to - Matthew 28:19 - Trinity corrupted verse. And follow the other links in the discussion too, e.g. in post 15 Wrangler links to a thread "Why The Apostles Repeatedly Disobeyed The Risen Lord" in which he links to a website that has the webpage Does Matthew 28:19 Have Added Text?

 

[Ronald Nolette]

[Mark 1:4 KJV] "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."...........John preached water baptism for Israel to be cleansed from sin to enter the earthly kingdom. Believing Israel would be a nation of priests and would have to be clean to become priests. The office of the priesthood demanded the washing of water.......[Exodus 29:4 KJV] "And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water."........John did not baptize in the name of Jesus.

[John 1:31 KJV] "And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water."............John came to make manifest the Lord Jesus coming to Israel. When John baptized the Lord Jesus, this is when God the Father told Israel Jesus was his Son, and Jesus was made known to Israel.........[Matthew 3:16 KJV] "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:"
[Matthew 3:17 KJV] "And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

[Acts 2:38 KJV] "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."........Peter preached to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. The name of Christ was to be preached because it was now revealed that salvation was by his name, as can be seen in this verse........[John 20:31 KJV] "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name."

There were contentions in the Corinthian church over who baptized the members of this church. Peter was baptizing in the name of Christ, and Paul made it clear that he didn't want some to say he baptized in his own name.........[1 Corinthians 1:13 KJV] "Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?"
[1 Corinthians 1:14 KJV] "I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;"
[1 Corinthians 1:15 KJV] "Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.".........Paul made it clear he was not sent to baptize..........[1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV] "For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.".........Paul, unlike John the Baptist, was not sent to make known Jesus as their coming messiah. Paul was to sent to preach the gospel of Christ and salvation by the cross.

Here you are finally correct!

John preached baptism for the kingdom being announced. Once that kingdom was withdrawn from that generation, Jesus spent His time preparing the Apostles for the building of the church.

 

[faithhopecharity]

Here you are finally correct!

John preached baptism for the kingdom being announced. Once that kingdom was withdrawn from that generation, Jesus spent His time preparing the Apostles for the building of the church.

the new covenant also has baptism initiation Jn 3:5
thks

 

[Jack]

Unfortunately Matthew 28:19 has been corrupted. The original scripture was just "Go, and (teach) them to carry out all the things which I have commanded you forever". See Matthew 28:19 - Trinity corrupted verse.

Matthew 28:19 (GenevaBible)
19 Go therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the holy Ghost,
Matthew 28:19 (ASV)
19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:
Matthew 28:19 (ESV)
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 (HCSB)
19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
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 28:19 (NASB77)
19 " Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
+Matthew 28:19 (NASB)
19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 (NRSV)
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 (YLT)
19 having gone, then, disciple all the nations, (baptizing them--to the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

 

[keithr]

Matthew 28:19 (GenevaBible)
19 Go therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the holy Ghost,
Matthew 28:19 (ASV)
etc.

Yep, they're all translating from the same corrupted manuscripts.

See Matthew 28:19,20 114 versions with the shorter ending.

"The truth is out there" (X-Files).

 

[Jack]

Yep, they're all translating from the same corrupted manuscripts.

See Matthew 28:19,20 114 versions with the shorter ending.

"The truth is out there" (X-Files).

So you know more than our Bible. Wow! So explain, are you saying Jesus isn't God of the Bible?

From the CYB Statement of Faith: "We believe that God is the Creator, Sustainer, and Ruler of the universe. We attest that God has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 3:22, Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalm 90:2, John 1:1, John 10:30, Romans 3:30, II Corinthians 13:14, I Peter 1:2)"

 

[shepherdsword]

Yep, they're all translating from the same corrupted manuscripts.

See Matthew 28:19,20 114 versions with the shorter ending.

"The truth is out there" (X-Files).

Yes, the truth is out there and here it is:

A.T. Robertson defends the authenticity of the Trinitarian formula in Matthew 28:19

("baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit") within his work, The Christ of the Logia. He argues against critical objections that the formula is a later addition, affirming it as a genuine, early saying of Jesus.Key Details from A.T. Robertson:Context: In his Word Pictures in the New Testament, Robertson notes that while objections are raised to this language being used by Jesus, they are "all to no purpose".The Logia: Robertson specifically addresses the validity of this passage in a chapter in The Christ of the Logia (1924), maintaining that the Trinitarian, formula is genuine.Baptismal Formula: He argues the use of "name" reflects a common Septuagint/papyri usage for power or authority."Into" vs "In": Robertson clarifies that the Greek uses "in" rather than "into," though it implies dedication to the Triune God Relationship to Matthew 11:27: He links this formula to Matthew 11:27, where Jesus also mentions the Father and the Son, validating the high theological language

Word Pictures:

 

[faithhopecharity]

So you know more than our Bible. Wow! So explain, are you saying Jesus isn't God of the Bible?

From the CYB Statement of Faith: "We believe that God is the Creator, Sustainer, and Ruler of the universe. We attest that God has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 3:22, Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalm 90:2, John 1:1, John 10:30, Romans 3:30, II Corinthians 13:14, I Peter 1:2)"

they negate the word of God!

same with mk 16:16 and 1 Jn 5:8 or any that contradict thier false doctrines

thks

 

[keithr]

So you know more than our Bible. Wow!

It sounds as though you haven't bothered to read any of the information in the links that I gave.

So explain, are you saying Jesus isn't God of the Bible?

No, I wrote that Matthew 28:19 was corrupted and it did not originally say that people should be baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. What I wrote was quite plain and simple to understand.

But as you've asked, yes, of course Jesus is not almighty God YHVH. Note what Jesus said when praying to God, John 17:1-3 WEB:

(1) Jesus said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you;​

(2) even as you gave him authority over all flesh, so he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.​

(3) This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.​

And Paul wrote, 1 Corinthians 8:6 WEB:

(6) yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we live through him.​

Peter wrote, 1 Peter 1:3 WEB:

(3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,​

Jesus also said:

John 20:17 WEB

(17) Jesus said to her, “Don’t hold me, for I haven’t yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”​

Revelation 3:12 WEB

(12) He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will go out from there no more. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God, and my own new name.​

 

[Jack]

It sounds as though you haven't bothered to read any of the information in the links that I gave.

I'm too busy reading the Bible.

No, I wrote that Matthew 28:19 was corrupted and it did not originally say that people should be baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. What I wrote was quite plain and simple to understand.

The Trinity is Bible.

Genesis 1:26 God said, "Let US make man in OUR image".

But as you've asked, yes, of course Jesus is not almighty God YHVH. Note what Jesus said when praying to God, John 17:1-3 WEB:

He sure is Almighty God.

Revelation 1:8 8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:18 18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore.

(1) Jesus said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you;​

(2) even as you gave him authority over all flesh, so he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.​

(3) This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.​

God sent Himself in the flesh. He can do that. Jesus is God.

And Paul wrote, 1 Corinthians 8:6 WEB:

(6) yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we live through him.​

1 John 5:7
7 For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.

Peter wrote, 1 Peter 1:3 WEB:

(3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,​

John 2:19-21
19 Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."
20 Then the Jews said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?"
21 But He was speaking of the temple of His body.

Jesus also said:

John 20:17 WEB

(17) Jesus said to her, “Don’t hold me, for I haven’t yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”​

Why can't the Father be the Son's God?

Revelation 3:12 WEB

(12) He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will go out from there no more. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God, and my own new name.​

John 1 The Word was God.
... The Word became flesh ...

 

[mailmandan]

Must baptism be “in Jesus’ name”?​

Oneness Pentecostal theology maintains that baptism must be by immersion using the formula “in Jesus name” and not the formula “in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit” as is found in Matt. 28:19. They reject the Trinitarian formula because they reject the Trinity. To support their method, they cite various Bible verses that reference baptizing in Jesus’ name and claim that this is proof for their doctrine. The following are some of the Bible references they quote.

• 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.”
• Acts 22:16, ‘And now why do you delay? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.’

Let’s take a look at what is going on in the verses. The phrase, “in the name of the Lord,” is not a reference to a baptismal formula but a reference to authority. It is similar to hearing someone say, “Stop in the name of the Law!” We understand that the “name of the Law” means by the authority of the Law. It is the same with baptism “in Jesus’ name.” To baptize in Jesus’ name is to baptize in the authority of Jesus. Consider the following:

• “And when they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, “By what power, or in what name, have you done this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, 9 if we are on trial today for a benefit done to a sick man, as to how this man has been made well, 11 let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead–by this name this man stands here before you in good health” (Acts 4:7-10).
• Acts 4:17-18, “But in order that it may not spread any further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to any man in this name. 18 And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.”
• Acts 5:28, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.”
• Acts 5:40, “And they took his advice; and after calling the apostles in, they flogged them and ordered them to speak no more in the name of Jesus, and then released them.”
• Acts 8:12, “But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.”
• Acts 9:27-28, “But Barnabas took hold of him and brought him to the apostles and described to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had talked to him, and how at Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.”
• Acts 16:18, “And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.”

We can see that the phrase is used in the Bible as an expression of authority. This is particularly clarified in Acts 16:18 above. Let’s look at it again. “And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.” We also see that when people were being baptized, they did it calling on Jesus’ name (Acts 22:16); that is, they were calling upon Jesus who has all authority in heaven and earth (Matt. 28:18). The church is supposed to “call upon the name of the Lord Jesus” (1 Cor. 1:2) because it is by His authority (John 1:12) that we Christians have the hope and right of forgiveness of sins and adoption as His children (Rom. 8:15).

Therefore, the Oneness Pentecostal people are simply in error by demanding that baptism be done with the formula “In Jesus’ name.” Instead, it should be done as Jesus commanded:

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19).
The proper way to baptize in Jesus’ name is to say, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Must baptism be “in Jesus’ name”? - CARM

The proper way to baptize in Jesus' name is to say, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

carm.org

 

[keithr]

I'm too busy reading the Bible.

Dismissing what I said without bothering to read the reasons/evidence given, shows that you are foolish and can't be reasoned with. As the saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink". I'm sharing information, but I can't make you read it.

I want to be sure that the translations of the Bible that I read are accurate and true translations of what the authors wrote. I don't want to believe the lies and corruptions of men (and demons). Jesus told the parable of wheat and tares - Matthew 13:24-25 WEB:

(24) He set another parable before them, saying, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field,​

(25) but while people slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel weeds also among the wheat, and went away.​

Barnes' Notes says:

While men slept, his enemy came ... - That is, “in the night,” when it could be done without being seen, an enemy came and scattered bad seed on the new-plowed field, perhaps before the good seed had been harrowed in.​

​

Satan thus sows false doctrine in darkness. In the very place where the truth is preached, and while the hearts of people are open to receive it, by false but plausible teachers he takes care to inculcate false sentiments.​

​

And went his way - There is something very expressive in this. He knew the soil; he knew how the seed would take root and grow. He had only to sow the seed and let it alone. So Satan knows the soil in which he sows his doctrine. He knows that in the human heart it will take deep and rapid root. It needs but little culture. Grace needs constant attendance and care. Error, and sin, and hypocrisy are the native products of the human heart, and, when left alone, start up with deadly luxuriancy.​

We should take care to spot the tares, the lies and deceptions of Satan, so that we are not deceived by them. We should be like the Bereans who were commended for examining and checking the truth of what was preached to them. That includes being diligent to make sure that the translations of the Bible that we have are accurate renditions of what was originally written.

The Trinity is Bible.

I'd rather stick on the topic of this thread instead of turning it into another thread debating the Trinity.

 

[Jack]

Dismissing what I said without bothering to read the reasons/evidence given, shows that you are foolish and can't be reasoned with. As the saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink". I'm sharing information, but I can't make you read it.

I want to be sure that the translations of the Bible that I read are accurate and true translations of what the authors wrote. I don't want to believe the lies and corruptions of men (and demons). Jesus told the parable of wheat and tares - Matthew 13:24-25 WEB:

(24) He set another parable before them, saying, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field,​

(25) but while people slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel weeds also among the wheat, and went away.​

Barnes' Notes says:

While men slept, his enemy came ... - That is, “in the night,” when it could be done without being seen, an enemy came and scattered bad seed on the new-plowed field, perhaps before the good seed had been harrowed in.​

​

Satan thus sows false doctrine in darkness. In the very place where the truth is preached, and while the hearts of people are open to receive it, by false but plausible teachers he takes care to inculcate false sentiments.​

​

And went his way - There is something very expressive in this. He knew the soil; he knew how the seed would take root and grow. He had only to sow the seed and let it alone. So Satan knows the soil in which he sows his doctrine. He knows that in the human heart it will take deep and rapid root. It needs but little culture. Grace needs constant attendance and care. Error, and sin, and hypocrisy are the native products of the human heart, and, when left alone, start up with deadly luxuriancy.​

We should take care to spot the tares, the lies and deceptions of Satan, so that we are not deceived by them. We should be like the Bereans who were commended for examining and checking the truth of what was preached to them. That includes being diligent to make sure that the translations of the Bible that we have are accurate renditions of what was originally written.


I'd rather stick on the topic of this thread instead of turning it into another thread debating the Trinity.

What does all that have to do with "baptizing in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit"??? What is your point?

 

[Ronald Nolette]

the new covenant also has baptism initiation Jn 3:5
thks

Yes the Baptism of the spirit is what makes a Christian a Christian

 

[PS95]

Unfortunately Matthew 28:19 has been corrupted. The original scripture was just "Go, and (teach) them to carry out all the things which I have commanded you forever". See Matthew 28:19 - Trinity corrupted verse.

Utter nonsense. Like all JWs posting incognito sewing your poisonous seeds of doubt into people about the scriptures-
I read though your rubbish- and that is all it is. It's hangs by a half of a thread vs all the proof to the contrary. Cut us a break.
Go join a JW forum.

 

[Jack]

"You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink".

Is that kind of like leading Christians to WatchTower poison?