Baptism Continued

So the question we left off with was, "What is the one name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost?"

Let's think about this: We know that we don't serve 3 separate gods, because that would be idolatry. God always told His people that He is one: (Deut 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD)
So the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not names of 3 separate gods; they are "titles" of different manifestations of God. An example of this would be: If my husband went to the bank to cash a check, and he signed the check as "Son", the bank would not cash the check. It would be a true statement to say that "he is a son", yet that is a mere title of what he is, it's not his NAME. If he were to sign his check as "brother" or "husband", they would still not cash his check. The words brother, husband, son are describing different things that he is.
Until he signs that check with his NAME, the bank will not cash it. The "authority" to cash the check is in his NAME.

Let's remember the scripture we read earlier: 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.

So we see that the one NAME given to us is "Jesus". What is the name of the Father? Jesus. The name of the son? Jesus. The name of the Holy Ghost? Jesus. The only way our ransom for sin is paid is by the "authority of the name of Jesus" in baptism. What washes away our sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! That blood is not applied to our sin until we go down in the waters of baptism in Jesus name. Then the payment for sin has been paid in full; the check was signed with the NAME of God in blood.... Jesus (Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.)

Every christian believes that it is the blood of Jesus Christ that washes away our sin. That was His whole purpose for coming to earth. But how do we get that blood to wash away our sin? Is it by just believing in Jesus and telling Him we are sorry for our sin?
Let's see what Peter told the people on the day that the Church was born.
Acts 2:38 -And Peter replied, "Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; then you also shall receive this gift, the Holy Spirit.

So this scripture tells us that we need to be baptized so that our sins can be forgiven. If it is the blood that washes our sin away ,then this must be what is required from us to get that blood applied to our sin. Look at this powerful scripture: 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Then Baptism is what saves us? Yes! because that is when you apply that precious blood of Christ to your life! When we are baptized in the name of Jesus ,then our sins have been officially paid for in full by the "authority in the name" of God, which is Jesus!

Have you already been baptized, but not in the name of Jesus? It's okay to be baptized again in His name; I was re-baptized, and there is a biblical example of a re-baptism in Acts 19:1-5 (...When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Some other scriptural references of baptism in Jesus name: Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48, Acts 8:16
I encourage you to read these scriptures and the stories surrounding these people who were baptized in his name. If you have not been baptized in Jesus' name, I encourage you to embrace this truth! My life has been changed forever since I was baptized in Jesus' name 12 years ago. I've tried being baptized both ways, and the difference is proven in my life! I will never be the same!

If you would like to be baptized in Jesus' name, we would be most excited to do it for you! Our contact information is on this blog; you can e-mail or call with questions or to set up a time to be baptized!

Be blessed!