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Originally Posted by Neckstadt
How is this a compromise?
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Because you are trying to apply a meaning to Matt 28:19 that Jesus never intended (Using the titles in baptism), with the method that the Apostles applied to Jesus words (In the name of Jesus).
The original baptism formula, according to scripture and history, was in the name of Jesus Christ. (Or Lord Jesus Christ) When the false idea of a trinity began to make entrance into the church, via pagan influence, the formula was changed to Father, Son and Holy Ghost in Baptism, to go along with the false concept of God. This formula was never the intention of Christ.
Trinity and Titles in baptism has been together for over 1600 years. The only reason you would want to use Matt 28:19 and
Acts 2:38 together in your formula (in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost which is Jesus) is to please trinitarians, who have their base theology rooted in pagan mythology. BEING TRULY APOSTOLIC is baptizing in the name of the Jesus Christ. Any other method is compromise, and was not practiced by the Apostles.
Anyone that leaves true Bible doctrine and practice, is threading on dangerous ground, and other fundamental doctrines will ultimately be compromised as well.
Please tell me how this is not a compromise, and how this is scriptural sound to do this?