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List the five accounts in Acts of water baptism in the name of Jesus. Give the chapter and verse for each account with a brief description of each.
a. Peter preached baptism “in the name of Jesus Christ” to the Jews on Pentecost, leading to their baptism in accordance with that message(Acts 2:37-38, 41).
b. The baptism of the Samaritans was “in the name of the Lord Jesus,” in response to the gospel preaching of Philip (Acts 8:12, 16).
c. The baptism of Cornelius was “in the name of the Lord” or “in the name of Jesus Christ,” in response to the commandment of Peter (Acts 10:48).
d. The believers at Ephesus were rebaptized “in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Acts 19:5).
e. Paul was baptized in the name of Jesus, for Ananias told him, “Arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16) (p. 157).
How does I Corinthians 1:13 support these five accounts of baptism in the name of Jesus?
When divisions arose within the Corinthian church, with various groups following after the different leaders, Paul asked rhetorically if Christ was divided, or if Paul had been crucified for them, or if they had been baptized in the name of Paul. The obvious answer to the last question is, “No, we were baptized in the name of Christ” (p. 158).
Cite the verses of Scripture which demonstrate the following points concerning baptism in Jesus’ name:
a. Burial with Christ
b. Identification with Christ
c. Taking on the family name
d. Remission of sins in the name
e. Power and authority in the name
f. Do all in the name
g. Jesus is the highest name
a. Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12 (p. 158).
b. Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27 (p. 158).
c. Ephesians 3:14-15 (p. 160).
d. Acts 2:38; 4:12; 10:43 (pp. 160-161).
e. Matthew 28:18-19; Acts 4:7; John 14:14; Acts 3:6, 16 (p. 161).
f. Colossians 3:17 (p. 162).
g. Philippians 2:9-10 (p. 162).
The Ephesian disciples of John the Baptist were rebaptized in Jesus’ name to express what?
Faith in Jesus as Savior, as the fulfillment of John’s message (p. 163).
We can understand from Colossians 2:9-12 that baptism in the name of Jesus is a demonstration of faith in the _____________________ of Jesus and His all-sufficient role in our ______________.
Deity; salvation (p. 164).
a. Is calling on the name of Jesus like reciting a chant or a magical formula?
b. What is necessary to make the name of Jesus effective when it is invoked?
a. No.
b. Personal faith in Jesus (Acts 3:16; 10:43) (p. 164).
Does the biblical account support the historical use of two or more formulas?
No. The apostolic church used one formula for baptism and there can only be one formula for the New Testament church (p. 166).
Some contend that “in the name of Jesus” only means in the power and authority of Jesus. Nevertheless, how would that power and authority be invoked?
By using the proper name associated with that power and authority (p. 166).
Cite one verse that demonstrates the name of Jesus was orally invoked at baptism in the apostolic church.
Acts 22:16 (p. 166).
A literal reading of Acts supports the conclusion that “in the name of Jesus” was a phrase actually called at baptism. In what other situations was this phrase called in faith?
In various situations involving prayer for the sick or crippled (p. 168).
What is the conclusion of scholars regarding the baptismal formula of the Early Church?
Theologians and church historians recognize that the Book of Acts does give the baptismal formula of the Early Church (p. 169).
Why cannot Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38 be contradictory?
There must be only one form of Christian baptism since there is only one New Testament plan of salvation. Also, since the Bible is the inerrant Word of God, it does not contradict itself (p. 170).
Could Peter’s bold statement in Acts 2:38 have been in error? If not, give two reasons to support your statement.
a. Matthew or other witnesses would have corrected him if he had given an incorrect answer.
b. Peter had heard Jesus speak Matthew 28:19, Matthew heard Peter speak Acts 2:38, and only seven to ten days separated the two events. If Peter was in doctrinal error, the other apostles followed him in error and we cannot trust anything they preached or recorded (pp. 170-171).
What does the grammar of Matthew 28:19 indicate?
Matthew 28:19 describes only one name, which is the proper name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (p. 173).
Matthew 28:19 describes one name for three titles of God. Cite Scripture to show how the name of Jesus is associated with each title.
a. The name of the Son is Jesus (Matthew 1:21).
b. The Father has revealed Himself to man through the name of Jesus (John 5:43; 17:6, 26; Psalm 22:22; Hebrews 1:4; 2:12).
c. The Spirit is given and revealed through the name of Jesus (John 14:26).