| Vs. 18 |
Jesus had all power in Heaven and Earth. If there were two
other persons there, they had no power. |
| Vs. 19 |
" Go ye therefore and teach all nations, Baptizing them in
the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." |
| Vs. 20 |
"Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have
Commanded you."
Observe this please He did not say to baptize them using the
words " Father, Son and Holy Ghost." We know that the name of the Son is "
Jesus", and that He came in His Father's name. (St. John 5:43).
If the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are not three persons, who then are
they? |
| Isaiah 9:6 |
Isaiah answers this very clearly. The Son (Jesus) shall be
called " Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and
the Prince of Peace." |
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Counselor --
Comforter |
| St. John 14:26 -- In the New International Version and
the Amplified Version, plus others, the word "Counselor" is used for
"Comforter". All know that the Comforter is the Holy Ghost, or the
Spirit of the departed Christ. (St. John 14:16-18) |
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The Mighty God |
| Isaiah called Him the Mighty God. Rev. 1:8, Jesus
calls Himself the Almighty God. In Rev. 4:8 and Rev. 11:17, they
worship Him and called Him the Lord God Almighty. |
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The Everlasting
Father |
| While on the earth, Jesus had a dual nature. He was
both man and God. In the Spirit, He was the Creator of all
things. (St John 1:3 and Col. 1:16-17)
Isaiah 44:24 records that God created all things alone and by
Himself. These Scriptures prove that Jesus was both God of the
Old and New Testament alike. The name of the Father, Son and the
Holy Ghost must be the Lord Jesus. |
|
The Mystery |
| 1 Tim. 3:16 -- Paul tells us about the mystery of
God. He told us that God was made flesh and dwelt among us.
Read St. John 1:14. It's like a great jigsaw puzzle. We
must put all scriptures together to get a clear and perfect picture of
God.
St. John 16:25, 26 -- "These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs;
but the time cometh when I shall show you plainly of the
Father."
Vs. 26 -- "At that day ye shall ask in my name and I say not unto you
that I will pray the Father for you." Being now glorified with the
Father, His dual nature was over. |
|
Mark's Record |
| Mark 16:15-17 -- Jesus commanded His apostles to
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." vs. 16 --
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. He that believeth
not shall be damned." Vs. 17 -- "In my name, they shall cast out
devils and speak with new tongues." Tongues is the initial evidence
of the Holy Ghost.
Many great religious leaders teach that you are saved the moment you
believe on the Lord Jesus and accept Him as your Savior. How
contrary this is to the great commission and commandments of God.
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Luke's Version |
| Luke 24:45 -- Jesus opened up their understanding that
they might understand the scripture.
Vs. 47 -- "Repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His
name beginning at Jerusalem." (Not ending there).
Vs. 49 -- "I will send the promise of my Father upon you. Tarry
in Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high."
Acts 1:8 -- They received this power when they were baptized with the
Holy Ghost. |
|
They Obeyed |
| Acts 1:4 -- They were commanded to stay in Jerusalem
until they received the Holy Ghost.
Acts 1:13-15 -- All the apostles and close disciples, including Mary
the mother of Jesus, obeyed His command. Vs. 15 -- Altogether there
were one hundred and twenty believers assembled there. |
|
The Result |
| Acts 2:1-4 -- "On the day of Pentecost they were all in
one accord and in one place."
Vs. 4 -- "They were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak
in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance."
There was a great multitude in Jerusalem at this time. They were
all amazed at what they had seen and heard. |
|
The Commission |
| Acts 2:14-36 -- Peter, having the keys to the kingdom,
preached a very convicting message to the multitude.
Vs. 37 -- "When they heard this they were pricked in their
hearts. They said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and
brethren what shall we do'?"
Vs. 38 -- Then Peter said unto them, "Repent and be baptized every
one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins
and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Vs. 39 -- "This 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."
Friend, this includes us two thousand years later. It's a
wonderful experience!
Vs. 41 -- They that gladly received His word were baptized the same
day. There were added unto them about three thousand
souls. |
|
Door Opens to
Gentiles |
| Acts 10: 1-48 -- In a vision, Cornelius, a very devout
man, was visited by an angel who told him to send for Peter. He said that
peter would tell him what he ought to do. Please note Acts
11:14 -- "Words whereby thou and all thy house shall be
saved." In the meantime Peter also had a vision from the lord
showing him that this great salvation was for the gentiles also.
Peter went to the household of Cornelius and preached unto him
concerning Jesus, Verses 44-46 -- "As Peter was preaching the Holy Ghost
fell upon the gentiles for they heard them speak in other tongues and
magnify God." |
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Baptism
Commanded |
| Vs. 47-48 -- "Can any man forbid water that these that
have received the Holy Ghost as well as we should not be baptized?"
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus. (RV) |
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Question |
| If you have the Holy Ghost and have not been baptized in
Jesus name, don't you think this command would be for you
also? Remember -- there is none other name under heaven given
among men whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 |
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Born Again |
| St. John 3: 3-7 -- Jesus told Nicodemus he could not see
or enter the kingdom of God unless he was born again. Nicodemus
asked the Lord, "How can a man be born when he is old?"
Vs. 5 -- Jesus said, "Except a man be born of water and
spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
Vs. 7 -- Jesus uttered a command, "Ye must be born
again." |
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Friend, the scriptural truth has been set before
you.
It's in your hands now.
Don't turn your back on
it. |
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