[1000 silverlings]

But there is no denying that the Holy Spirit descends at the words "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit".

the HS is not at man's command and that includes any priest or pastor. He lists where He will. Just going through a ritual does not gift one with the Holy Spirit. the proof is in your own church. how many untold numbers have supposedly been baptized as infants, and grow up without a clue as to the saving nature of Christ.

[Alamo-Girl]

Indeed, no one controls God.

Remember the former things of old: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else; [I am] God, and [there is] none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: - Isaiah 46:9-10

Thank you so much for sharing your insights, dear brother in Christ!