Part 8

Why I am baptized in the name of Jesus - Part 8 – All for one soul: A man named Cornelius

Once again, God cared about one soul, going to great lengths to bring a preacher to him that was baptized in the name of Jesus, that would preach the gospel, and that would baptize Cornelius in the name of Jesus. 

If Cornelius could have baptized himself, or if a family member, or servant that was not baptized in the name of Jesus could have baptized him, then God wouldn't have had him to call for Peter.

"There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius…a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway." - Acts 10:1-2 

These great spiritual qualities were not what Cornelius needed to be saved. Cornelius needed to hear the gospel preached, to believe the gospel, and to obey the gospel. (Mark 16:15-16, Romans 10:13-16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 6:1-4, Acts 2:36-42).

"He saw in a vision…Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter…he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do." - Acts 10:3-6 (Acts 11:11-15)

When Peter arrived, there were many gathered - kinsmen and near friends.

"Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God." - Acts 10:33

Peter then preached the gospel - the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

"He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name." Acts 10:43 NLT 

"While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. ... For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God." - Acts 10:44, 46 

"Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?" - Acts 10:46-47 (Acts 11:15, Acts 2:4).

It was not enough they received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. It was ESSENTIAL that they ALSO be water baptized in the name of Jesus. (John 3:5, Acts 2:38). 

Peter then COMMANDED them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. (Acts 10:48).

Part 7

Why I am baptized in the name ofJesus – Part 7 – The Man of Ethiopia

Philip had been baptizing multitudes in the city of Samaria in the name of Jesus. (Acts 8:12, Acts 8:16). In the midst of the revival, God called Philip out to the desert of Gaza. (Acts 8:26). There was a soul, hungry for truth, that needed to hear the gospel and needed someone to baptize him in the name of Jesus.  God cares about the multitudes. He also cares when there is only one soul. 

"And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet." - Acts 8:27-28 KJV

"Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?" - Acts 8:29-30 KJV

"And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him...Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus." - Acts 8:31, 35 KJV

"And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? ... And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him." - Acts 8:36, 38 KJV

How did Philip baptize? We know from how he baptized in the city of Samaria, he baptized in the name of Jesus.

"(…They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)" - Acts 8:16 KJV

I am baptized in the name of Jesus because all of the New Testament church was baptized in the name of Jesus.

Part 5

Why I am baptized in the name of Jesus – Part 5 - Samaria

I am baptized in the name of Jesus because all of the New Testament church was baptized in the name ofJesus.

"And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles... Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word." - Acts 8:1, 4 KJV

As Jesus told His disciples before He ascended into heaven,

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." - Acts 1:8 KJV 

On the Day of Pentecost, Peter was a witness unto Jesus in Jerusalem to the Jews, preaching repentance, baptism in the name of Jesus, and the promise of the Holy Ghost. There were 3000 that were baptized in the name of Jesus and received the Holy Ghost after Peter’s preaching that day. (Acts 2).

Philip was a witness unto Jesus in Samaria to the Samaritans.

"Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them." - Acts 8:5 KJV

"But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women." - Acts 8:12 KJV

We see that Philip baptized the Samaritans in the name of Jesus. (Acts 8:12, Acts 8:16).

"Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (for as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)" - Acts 8:14-16 KJV

"Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost." - Acts 8:17 KJV

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Part 4

Why I am baptized in the name of Jesus – Part 4

I am baptized in the name of Jesus because all of the New Testament church was baptized in the name of Jesus.

The church began on the day of Pentecost, when Jesus poured out His Spirit for the very first time.

Jesus spoke to His disciples right before He ascended into heaven,

"And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." - Luke 24:46-47 

Just as Jesus commanded, Peter preached repentance and remission of sins in the name of Jesus among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (Acts 2:38, 2:5).

"And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven." - Acts 2:5 

Peter preached Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. (Acts 2:22-24).

"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?" - Acts 2:37 

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 

"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls." - Acts 2:41 

On the Day of Pentecost, the first converts to the New Testament church were baptized in the name of Jesus.

Part 3

Why I am baptized in the name of Jesus - Part 3

I am baptized in the name of Jesus because there is salvation in no other name.

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:12 KJV

Apostle Peter preached baptism in the name of Jesus on the Day of Pentecost when the church first began.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 

“For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 

“And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 

“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 

“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." - Acts 2:38-42 KJV

Why I am Baptized in the Name of Jesus - Part 2

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Why I am baptized in the name ofJesus - Part 2

I am baptized in the name ofJesus because I love Him. (1 John 4:19, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 Peter 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:9).

I have turned my back on sin and the world by repentance, forsaking all for Jesus. (1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 5:25-32).

I made a covenant with Jesus when I was baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins. (Jeremiah 31:33-34)     

When I was baptized, He gave me His name. I am called by His name. (Acts 2:38).

"Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?" - James 2:7 KJV

Because I love Jesus, have turned my back on sin and the world and covenanted with Him, He promised me the gift of His Spirit. 

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39 KJV

Jesus called me to be His and turn my back on sin when I first heard the gospel. I answered His call by repenting of my sins. When I was baptized in His name Jesus, He washed away my sins, placing His name upon me. Jesus chose me, filling me with His Spirit. I am faithful to Him. (Ephesians 1:4, Acts 22:16, Romans 10:13-16).

Because I have been called, chosen, and faithful, I will be in heaven with my beloved.

"I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine:" - Song of Songs 6:3 KJV

"These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful." - Revelation 17:14 KJV

Part 1Why I am Bapti ed in the name of Jesus

 

Why I am baptized in the name of  Jesus - Part 1 

I am baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of my sins.

The meanings of the word used for “remission” according to Thayer's Greek Lexicon: “1. release, as from bondage, imprisonment, etc.: Luke 4:18 (Luke 4:19) (Isaiah 61:1). 2. forgiveness, pardon, of sins (properly, the letting them go, as if they had not been committed, remission of their penalty…" [This meaning is found in these verses: Matthew 26:28; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; Acts 10:43; Acts 13:38; Acts 26:18; Colossians 1:14; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:22; Hebrews 10:18]

Remission of sins is through the name of Jesus.

"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." - Acts 10:43 KJV [He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name. NLT]

Jesus spoke to His disciples,

"And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." - Luke 24:46-47 

Peter then preached repentance and remission of sins in Jesus name beginning in Jerusalem to many nations..

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 

This is why our Heavenly Father robed Himself in flesh and came to dwell among His creation. He came in His saving name “JESUS” to die in our place so that we may be reconciled to Him and might have eternal life through His Spirit. (Matthew 1:21, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:19).

We claim the death of Christ for ourselves when we repent and are baptized in the name of Jesu,

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." - Romans 6:3-4 

Because of His death and burial applied to our life by repentance and water baptism in Jesus name, we receive the promise of the gift of His Spirit, the Holy Ghost, to live a new life in Christ.