The Baptism Formular VII

Question 1

1 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
B
C
D
E

Answer 1

a) peter preached baptism “in the name of Jesus Christ” to the Jess on Pentecostal, leading to their baptism in accordance with that message (acts 2:37-38, 41)

B the baptism of the Samaritans was “in the names 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 rebaptised “in the name of the lord Jesus” (acts 19:5).

E) Paul was baptised in the name of Jesus, for Ananias told him, “arise and be baptised, and wash away thy sin calling on the name of the lord (acts 22:16)

Question 2

2

How does I Corinthians 1:13 support these five accounts of baptism in the name of Jesus?

Answer 2

When divisions arose within the Corinthian church, with various groups following after the different leaders, Paul asked rhetorically if christ was divided, ot if Paul had been crucified for them ot if they had been baptised in the name of Paul. The obvious answer to the last is “no, we were baptised in the name of christ”

Question 3

3
Cite the nurses of scripture which demonstrate the following points concerning baptism in Jesus’ name: 
A) burial with christ 
B) identification with Christ.
C) taking 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.

Answer 3

a) ROM 6:8; COL 2:12

B) ROM 6:3 GAL 3:27

C) EPH 3:14-15

D) ACTS 2:38; 4:12; 10:

E) MATT 28:18-19; ACTS 4:7; JOHN 14:14 ACTS 3:6, 16

F) COL 3:7

G) PHIL 2:9-10

Question 4

4 The Ephesians disciples of John the Baptist were baptised in Jesus’ name to express what?

Answer 4

Faith in Jesus as Savour, as the fulfilment of john’s message

Question 5

5 We can understand from Colossians 2:9-12 tha t baptism in the name of Jesus is a demonstration of faith in the___________of Jesus and his all-sufficient role in our ___________

Answer 5

Deity; salvation

Question 6

6
A) is calling on the name of Jesus like reciting a chant a magical formula?

B) what is necessary to make the name of Jesus effective when it is invoked?

Answer 6

A) no

B) personal faith in Jesus (acts 3:16; 10:43)

Question 7

7 Dose the biblical account support the historical use of two or more formulas?

Answer 7

No. The apostolic church used one formula for baptism and there can only be one formula for the New Testament church

Question 8

8 Spme 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?

Answer 8

By using the proper name associated with that power and authority

Question 9

9cite one verse that demonstrates the name of Jesus was orally invoked at baptism in the apostolic church.

Answer 9

Acts 22:16

Question 10

10 A little reading acts supports the conclusion that “in the name of Jesus” was a phrase actually called at baptism. In what other situation was this phrase called in faith.

Answer 10

In various situations involving prayer for the sick or crippled

Question 11

11 What is the conclusion of scholars regarding the baptismal formula of the early church?

Answer 11

Theologians and church historians recognise that the book of acts does five the baptismal formula of the early church

Question 12

12 Why cannot Matthew 28:19 and acts 2:38 be contradictory?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

13 Could peter’s bold statement in acts 2:38 have been in error? If not, gibe two reasons to support your statement.
A
B

Answer 13

A) Matthew or other witnesses would gave corrected him if he had given an incorrect answer

B) peter jad heard Jesus 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 ot recorded

Question 14

14 What dose the grammar of Matthew 28:19 indicate

Answer 14

Matthew 28:19 describes only one name, which is the proper name of the father, Son and Holy Ghost

Question 15

15 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.

Answer 15

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).

Question 16

16 How does the context of Matthew 28:19 support the conclusion that the singular name referred to is Jesus?

Answer 16

The entire passage of Matthew 28:18-20 is strongly christological, with Jesus declaring His authority and power in a distinctly personal matter. The sense of this passage virtually demands the understanding that the name to be invoked is one, that of Jesus not the three titles of father, son and and HolyGhost

Question 17

17 What do Jesus’ last instructions to His disciples in mark and Luke indicate concerning the use of a name

Answer 17

Both mark and like cite Jesus as commanding the gospel to be preached in his name

Question 18

18 Did Old Testament prophecy reveal or predict a unique name to be associated with God? Cite a verse to support tour statement.

Answer 18

The Old Testament predicted that God would be known by one name (Isaiah 52:6; Zechariah 14:9)

Question 19

19

A) some insist on using Matthew 28:19 as a profession of a particular doctrine. What is that doctrine?

Answer 19

A) Trinitarianism

B) No. The word trinity Bieber appears in scripture, and the bible ale=ways emphasises that God is one, not three. Furthermore, Jesus is the father (Isaiah 6:9), the son (Mathew 1:21), and the Holy Ghost(II Corinthians 3:17-18).

Question 20

20  State six reasons given by the author to show that the baptismal formula is of critically of importance. 
A
B
C
D
E
F

Answer 20

A) the bible places so much importance on water baptism that we should practice it exactly as the bible commands.

B) we should follow the example of the apostolic church.

C) tradition is an inadequate substitute for biblical teaching

D) obedience to and respect for God’s Word will cause us to follow it exactly.

E) John’s disciples had already been immersed in water unto repentance, yet Paul baptised them

F) the name of Jesus is uniquely associated with all the purposes of baptism, such as burial with christ, identification with Christ, and remissions of sins