In this thread I would like hear your arguments about the
proclamation of baptism.
I know that most on this thread have a theology of one must be baptized in Jesus Name to have a legitimate baptism, but what my question is pointed at is the power of the
proclamation.
You have two proclamations (as I see it) in any baptism. You have the preacher proclaiming, "I now baptize you in the Name of Jesus (or Father, Son, and Holy Ghost)" depending on their manner of baptism, but then the second proclamation is that of the person being baptized.
I believe that both "oneness" and "trinitarians" ask the person being baptized (in one form or another) "have you (or do you) receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Thereby making their proclamation of Jesus as Lord.
In baptism everyone focuses on the preachers proclamation, but everything in the Bible points to a persons heart as evidence of their belief.
My question....why is everyone so focused on what the preacher says instead of what the person says?
In my humble opinion
I believe that Jesus is looking at the heart of the believer and not the words of the one doing the baptism. Now, in your response, I would ask that you DON'T focus on the words being said, but give me an argument on whose words carry the weight of the event.
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