Baptismal Formula

[gaaspul]

Originally Posted by Kutless

I think I may have asked this before so forgive me. BUt what if someone baptized saying.....

"I now baptize you in the name of the F.S. and H. which is Jesus Christ".

This formula would work if the person were to be dipped forward in a tank consisting of room tempurature tap water mixed with exactly 28.75 percent Evian and 9.25 percent Aquafina water poured only from 16.9 oz bottles. To be official the baptismal tank drain would have to be open and the spigot on...to create a running water effect.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

We have absolutely NO record of exactly what the apostles said when they baptized other than the "name of the Lord Jesus Christ" and iterations thereof. I have baptized folks that way before. The name of the Father, Son & Holy Ghost IS Jesus Christ! It's all in Him!!

At risk of being labeled something other than Oneness, I don't think I can agree with this statement.

Jesus never claimed to be the Father of the Only Begotton Son.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

At risk of being labeled something other than Oneness, I don't think I can agree with this statement.

Jesus never claimed to be the Father of the Only Begotton Son.

You would really be in for a tongue-lashing (or fingers lashing on here), but most of the ultra cons have left the board.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Sherri

You would really be in for a tongue-lashing (or fingers lashing on here), but most of the ultra cons have left the board.

hmmm... is MOW an Ultra Con though... I remember the spandex...

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

A course in the jewish roots of the early church should be a requuirement to get a licence.

We'd not have near the controversersies and heresy's in our midst if we all knew Hebraic history.

...and am not talking about just reading the Old Testament.

I totally agree!!!

Originally Posted by Kutless

Thanks MOW I totally respect your POV.



You did say that you have baptizeed someone that way right?

Certainly not as a normal practice. I have before, but mainly to make a point.

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

At risk of being labeled something other than Oneness, I don't think I can agree with this statement.

Jesus never claimed to be the Father of the Only Begotton Son.

Well, I guess, technically, you're correct. But you know what I mean from a UPCI background point of view.


I could get myself in trouble as well by saying that I don't agree with the statement that Jesus is God. I do not believe the Bible states that. The Bible does states that Jesus was God manifest in flesh. There is a difference between Jesus and God, but it's certainly not two persons!