The Church of God 7th Day, Kenya: TRUE BAPTISM.

YE SHALL BE WITNESS Luke 1:2, 24:48.

Were The Apostles True Or False Witnesses?

NOW LET US HEAR FROM THE EYEWITNESSES.

Just how important are eyewitnesses? Many times the verdict would have been different if there were eyewitnesses. I am so thankful Jesus Christ had eyewitnesses to the things he said and did. We know by faith that His witnesses were true. How important are those that were His witnesses in the first century to us today Jesus Christ said to His Apostles, “Ye are witnesses.” Dear friend, are you prepared to accept the witness of the Apostles concerning the essential manner, and formula of water baptism? The following material is presented to you in such a manner to show you that the Apostles teaching of water baptism in the Word of God must be accepted and obeyed and not traditions of man’s teaching. Please be honest and sincere. Ask God to open your heart, so that you might be a true witness to the truth. Now, I would ask you to answer the following questions concerning water baptism.

Is it necessary to be baptized?
Did Jesus say, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved? (Mark 16:16).
Is the New Testament Church an example of how the Church of today should be?
Should we baptize the same way that Peter, Paul, Philip and the other Apostles baptized new converts?
Is the Church built upon the foundation of the Apostles, and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone? (Eph. 2:20).
Did Jesus say in Luke 24:47, “The REPENTANCE and REMISSION OF SINS should be preached IN HIS NAME among ALL nations, beginning at Jerusalem?
IS HIS NAME Jesus Christ?
Was Peter in Jerusalem when he first lifted up his voice after receiving the Holy Spirit?
Did Peter preach repentance and remission of sins in the name of Jesus Christ?
Is it possible that 3,000 souls were deceived by Peter and the rest of the Apostles, by being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ?
Why was Peter the main spokesman that day?
Did Jesus say to Peter, “I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of Heaven,” after he had received the revelation of whom Jesus was? (Mat. 16:19).
Is the reason for Peter speaking, was that he had the keys to the kingdom? Answer- Yes.
Are we, the Church of the 20^th century, supposed to believe in Jesus through the Apostles word? (John 17:20).
Was the salvation message first spoken by the Lord, then CONFIRMED UNTO US BY THEM THAT HEARD HIM? (Heb. 2:3).
When Peter spoke in Acts 2:38, was it man’s philosophy or inspiration of God?
If Peter baptized wrong, why didn’t Matthew and the others confront him about his error?
Do you think Peter baptized 3,000 people by himself, while Matthew shook his head in unbelief that Peter would deceive the people by not baptizing them in the titles of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Would you agree, all the Apostles baptized converts that day in the name of Jesus Christ?
Why were no converts EVER baptized in the scriptures, using the Titles of Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
Why would a preacher baptize anyone using the titles of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, if the Apostles did not?
Can you show ONE place in the early Church, where someone was baptized using the formula in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit? (Please give chapter and verse).
Do you think the Apostle Peter would baptize in the name of Jesus Christ if he were alive today?
How does your Pastor baptize?
Why MUST you repent and be baptized, in the name of JESUS CHRIST for the REMISSION OF SINS?
What is remission Please study John 20:23, Acts 2:38.
My friend you need to believe (Have Faith) in Jesus, the Blood of Jesus, Repent to Jesus, and Water Baptism in the Name of Jesus Christ, we must be willing and obedient to the Word of God!
Did Cornelius have an angel FROM GOD come to him and tell him to send for Peter, who would tell him what he needed to do to be saved? (see Acts 10:6).
Who said, “Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are COMMANDED thee from God (see Acts 10:33).
In Acts 10:48, how did Peter COMMAND them to be baptized?
What is the name of the Lord? Is Lord a name—or is Jesus Christ the name of the Lord?
When Philip went down to Samaria, who did he preach unto them? Acts 8:5.
When were men and women baptized in Samaria? Answer: (Acts 8:12). When they believed Philip preaching things concerning the kingdom of God and the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.
Were they baptized in the name (titles) of Father, Son, Holy Ghost? Answer- NO!
Were they only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus? Answer. Yes!
How did the Apostles Paul baptize people?
In Acts 19:3, these certain disciples were baptized unto what? Was it not John’s baptism?
Paul saw they had a great need to be baptized AGAIN. How were they baptized the second time?
Could these disciples have said, “We have been baptized already and do not need THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CALLED UPON US IN BAPTISM.”
If the Apostles Paul would have found anyone baptized in the titles Father, Son, Holy Spirit, then he would have rebaptized them in the name of Jesus Christ.
Why does ALL THE APOSTLES include the name Jesus, but exclude Father, Son, Holy Spirit when baptizing?
Please read Romans 6:3-6. Are we baptized into titles FATHER, SON, HOLY SPIRIT or INTO JESUS CHRIST?
Are we buried with HIM or THEM? Who was the ONE who resurrected? Did the Father resurrect? Did the Holy Spirit ever die?
Baptism signifies the death, burial, and resurrection of JESUS CHRIST the Lord.
Now if we be dead with Christ, BURIED with Christ, then we shall live with Him, and shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection.
When we have been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we also should walk in the newness of life.
When the Apostle Paul was baptized, what NAME did he call on to WASH HIS SINS AWAY? (see Acts 22:16).
What is the name of the Lord, Son or Jesus Christ?
Did Paul write in Col. 3:17, “WHATSOVER ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT?” NO! Lord Jesus is correct.
Does WHATSOVER mean EVERYTHING or just a few things?
The WHY NOT be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ?
Pastor, Minister, Should you baptized new converts in the name of Jesus Christ? Answer-Yes.
Who wrote this….. “Be though we, or an angel from Heaven, preach any gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed?” (Gal. 1:8).
Do you believe the same Gospel that Paul preached?
How did the Apostle Paul baptize people?

Titles—Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
In the name of Paul.
In the name of Jesus Christ or Lord Jesus.

WHEN WAS THE FIRST PERSON EVER BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?
Did any Apostle in the Word of God EVER baptize in the titles? Answer- NO. Then why do preachers today baptize in the titles of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
There is a name above ALL names, what is that name who said, “All power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth?” Answer- Jesus Christ.
Is Father a name? No! Is Holy Spirit a name? No! Is Son a name? No! Is Jesus Christ a name? Yes!
If Father was a name, and if Holy Spirit was a name, then is there a name above them?
Is the name Jesus Christ above every name? (Phil. 2:9).
Would you be baptized in the name that is above every name?
Some preachers today declare that water baptism means nothing. These preachers sure couldn’t convince Jesus Christ or the Apostles that baptism means nothing.
Since water baptism is essential, shouldn’t then the mode of baptism be important? The Apostles of Jesus Christ were faithful and have received a good report. Shouldn’t we then follow the Apostles example if we also expect to receive a good report. After all, through the Holy Spirit, they have instructed us in the way of righteousness.
Did Peter say, “the baptism in the name of Jesus Christ was for ALL that the LORD our God shall call?” (Acts 2:39). What about the Holy Spirit?
In the mouth of how many witnesses shall every word be established? (Mat. 18:16).
Are Peter, Philip, Paul and Luke enough witnesses to the baptism in Jesus name rather than Father, Son and Holy Spirit, which is not ONE time recorded in the early Church or Acts of the Apostles? Did the Apostles lie to us, or did they preach the truth? If the Apostles preached the truth concerning water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then why has man changed the baptismal formula to titles Father, Son, Holy Spirit?
Does a bride take the husbands name when they are married?
Since the Church is the bride of Christ, shouldn’t we be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and take his name?
Did Jesus say “Ye shall be hated for my NAME’S sake?” Answer: Yes! (Matt.10:22).
Why are people labeled a cult today if they baptize in the name of Jesus Christ Was the early Church cult?
How could anyone be so foolish to say, I would rather believe Jesus than Peter and the rest of the Apostles? Read questions 6 and 9.
Did Apostle John write, “We also bear record, and ye know that our record is true?”
Are ALL SCRIPTURES given by inspiration of God and profitable for doctrine…etc (2 Tim. 3:16).
After the Apostle Peter spoke with boldness on the Day of Pentecost, the people asked the Apostles a question: Acts 2:37-39, Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their Heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the Apostles, men and brethren, WHAT SHALL WE DO Then Peter said unto them, REPENT, AND BE BAPTIZED EVERYONE OF YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, AND TO ALL THAT ARE AFAR OFF, EVEN AS MANY AS THE LORD OUR GOD SHALL CALL. Obey Acts 2:38 and fulfill Matt. 28:19

This verse along with others, prove that baptism in Jesus name is for the Church today and has not passed away with the Apostles as so many preach today. In the conclusion of this study, I want to thank God for the grace and love that He has given unto us. My hope is that the reader would find grace to follow after God and faith to receive the word of truth with joy. I know some will reject God’s word, but there will be others who will reach out to God by faith and receive the truth concerning water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. If you would like more information, then please write:

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