What would have been the point of Jesus’ constant prayers to the Father, if the Father and Son were indeed the same person?
Why baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
For those keeping score at home, the heresy we’re considering in Zuriel’s posts is Sabellianism, or modalism, in its modern, Oneness, expression seen in some Pentecostalist churches.
**Why baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?**
The apostles didn’t just quote the Matthew 28:19 command, they obeyed it, by baptizing in the name of Jesus.
Jesus said: “I come in my Father’s name.”
He, by inheritance obtained a better name than they.
Jesus said that the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, would be sent in “my name”.
That’s why the apostles baptized in the name of Jesus.
Now, I suppose you think that after Jesus had opened their understanding, they still messed up. If you disagree, you’re slamming the Lord Jesus and his ability to teach.
Outta time, cheerio. I’ll check in tomorrow night.
Why indeed?
The Apostles certainly did not repeat words when they baptized. They actually used the name.