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Originally Posted by Sean
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Originally Posted by Originalist View Post
"For the remission of sins" simply means "in order that your sins might be forgiven". And who forgives sins? The context here is not even orally invoking the name by the baptizer (which he should do) but one being commanded to repent and to be baptized into the authority (name) of the one Peter had been preaching about that God made to be both Lord and Christ. Is not an incantation or word taking away people's sins. It is GOD forgiving sin of those who are obedient to the message because they yielded to the Lordship of Christ by repenting and being baptized.
Is the Name of Jesus we speak an incantation?
in·can·ta·tion noun \ˌin-ˌkan-ˈtā-shən\
: a series of words used to make something magic happen
Full Definition of INCANTATION
: a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic; also : a written or recited formula of words designed to produce a particular effect
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Yes, let's spam the board with a zillion mini-posts instead of tying our thoughts together in one post.
If you believe that invoking the name of Jesus over someone you are baptizing
makes something happen (namely, washes away their sins) then you indeed have turned his name into an incantation.
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