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Hellow Scott and God Bless You in Jesus' name,
How can mainstream Christianity form their baptizmal formula on one scipture verse?(Matthew 28:19)Yet in Many occurances in the New Testament they commanded, and baptized IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST- Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48, Acts 19:5 thanks David
Hi, David. Nice to hear from you.
I do not see any contradiction between these passages, as the Acts passages do not forbid baptizing in the name of the Father and the Holy Spirit. Besides, the Trinity is a difficult concept to understand. We're told that "In [Christ] dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily" (Colossians 2:9). So baptizing in the name of Christ is in no way antithetical to baptizing in the name of all three members of the Trinity.
Scott
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Scott Talbot
Expertise
I have studied the Bible and Bible-related topics since the time I was very young. My education includes a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Bible, and a Master of Divinity degree. I enjoy delving into deep theological issues and always enjoy a healthy debate. But more importantly, I like working with people and helping them to find the answers that they are looking for. And I am convinced that these answers are available in the Bible.
Experience
By the grace and mercy of God, I have been saved, born again, adopted into the family of God. God has given me a love for the Bible, and for Bible-related subjects. In addition, He has blessed me with ongoing training in the Scriptures, from my youth on up. The more I learn about God through His Word, the more I want to share!
Organizations
Campus Crusade for Christ, Grace Church at Willow Valley
Education/Credentials
Pillsbury Baptist Bible College - B.S. Bible & Pastorology; Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary - M.Div.
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