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I have had several friends on Facebook pass along a post that says, "If you have been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and not ashamed to shout it out, click on share"

The interesting thing is that I know all of these people VERY well and can tell you that I am 100% positive that they've #1) not ever been baptized in Jesus'name and #2) have no idea what that even means.

Is this a new trend or what is it???

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They have the understanding (not saying I agree) that it is not necessary to say "in the name of Jesus" in order to be baptized in the name of Jesus.

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Exactly.

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Well, I'm sure there are lots of people who think the words "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" constitute obedience to Matthew 28:19 just as much as hard-core Apostolics think (only) the words "in the name of Jesus" do. :thumbsup

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Or there are alot of people who never give it a thought as to what is being said over them as they are baptized. In fact, the people I know who've posted these things were all baptized as infants. I guess that what some hold sacred, others just have no clue about.

I'm not sure that I'm convinced either way as to whether the NAME has to be said in baptism or whether saying "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" is sufficient. I DO very much prefer baptism when a person is old enough to make that decision for themselves.

But I think it bothers me a little that people posted this originally because it DID mean something to them. But now half the world has jumped on the bandwagon, passing it along as if they themselves had been baptized in Jesus' name, when they really don't have any idea what they're saying. Like I said, it just seems to take away a little of the sacredness associated.

Have any of the rest of you seen this posted on Facebook? Have you initiated a conversation with the person who posted it, explaining in a kind and loving way what it means? I'm curious the reactions.

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It certainly has an extended meaning to Oneness Pentecostals.

However, that these others interpret the meaning of Baptism in Jesus Name differently, doesn't equate "not meaning anything to them" nor that they don't hold it sacred.

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Good point, Hoovie. Thanks for being the voice of reason here :)

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I also wondered about it, since seeing it on FB.