Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Understanding The Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations: What does "the Great Commission", being "Born Agai...
Understanding The Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations: What does "the Great Commission", being "Born Agai...: "(Webster's definition of Commission: An authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers. Authority to act on..."
What does "the Great Commission", being "Born Again" and the "Keys of the Kingdom of heaven" have in common?
(Webster's definition of Commission: An authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers. Authority to act on behalf or another)
MATTHEW...................................28:18-19
How was the great commission carried out?
How does this relate to the keys of the kingdom of heaven?
What are the keys of the kingdom of heaven?
When and how were the keys used?
Men and brethren, what shall we do?
The “Real Born Again Scripture” Revealed
ACTS...............................2:38
(This is the Revelation of John 3:5. How to be born again by the water and the Spirit)
“These are the “Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven” used by Peter on the Day of Pentecost.
Key #1. Repent (Mark 1:15)
Key #2. Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38, 22:7-16)
Key #3. Receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:16-18, Joel 2:28)
Now, let’s go back to the question that was asked by Nicodemus. How can I be born again? (John 3:3). Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:5). Peter’s words in Acts 2:38 is the answer and the fulfillment of the question that Nicodemus asked the Lord, “How Can I be born again?” Peter is giving the answer and method of being born again through the water and the Spirit in Acts 2:38. Since Peter had the “keys of the kingdom of heaven,” God was giving instructions through Peter on how to be "BORN AGAIN.” What did the keys do in Act 2:38?
1. The keys were used in the first sermon to open the door to the church (Matthew 16:19). Jesus Christ is the door that was opened on the Day of Pentecost.
2. The keys clarified the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19.
3. The keys explained that God Name is Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:19, Acts 2:38, Colossians 2:9).
4. The keys answered the question, what must I do to be saved (born again)?
5. The keys teaches us how to apply the death, burial and ressurection of Jesus Christ.
6. The keys showed us how to apply the blood of Jesus to the souls of men by baptism in Jesus name (Romans 6:3, Colossians 2:12).
7. The keys explained how the water (baptism in Jesus name) and Spirit (Holy Ghost) were used (John 3:5).
8. The keys verified Jesus answer to the question on baptism in Mark 16:16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
9. The Keys shows us the rock upon which the church is built (Rock - Jesus Christ through baptism).
10. The keys are the culmination of the gospel message of salvation.
Some Trinitarian churches might want to believe that Peter didn’t follow the instructions given by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let’s review;
" DID PETER FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY OUR
LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST? "
I had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Ray Kloepper who is a man full of wisdom and knowledge about the Word of God. I’m grateful for the time that he has taken to participate in the evaluation of this book.
Dr. Kloepper’s comments were used to bring clarity to the baptismal event in Acts 2:38. In Dr. Kloepper’s review, he wrote, when reconciling Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38, there are only 3 possible conclusions;
1. Peter misunderstood Jesus’ instructions
2. Peter deliberately disobeyed Jesus’ instructions
3. Peter clearly understood and obediently followed Jesus instructions.
This made a lot of sense to me. Let’s see how Dr. Kloepper’s statements make sense in light of our research. Based on his statements we should get a better understanding of what Peter heard and whether he followed the instructions given to him by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus told Peter and the disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
NOTE: (Name is singular) (Matthew 28:19)
1. "of" the Father - Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6 - The Everlasting Father; John 8:19, John 14:6-9, John 12:45)
2. "of" the Son - Jesus Christ (Son is born-Luke 1:31,35, Matt. 1:21, II Corinthians 5:19, Colossians 1:13-19)
3. "of" the Holy Ghost - Jesus Christ (The Comforter is sent in my name, John 14:26, The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9-11, II Corinthians 3:17)
NOTE: The word " of " is the beginning of a prepositional phrase referring to the subject which is "NAME." There is no other name whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
1. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other "NAME" under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. I feel so saddened sometimes just to know that most Christians don't understand what this scripture means in its relationship to the baptism in Jesus name. There is no other name, for we are to do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 4:12, Colossians 3:17).
God did not give any other name to be baptized under, neither did he give us permission to disobey the apostles in baptism. Certainly, God did not give us permission to use the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost for baptism. We must discover what is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Jesus has said, I come in my Father's name (John 5:43) and Jesus also said, the Holy Ghost would come in his name (John 14:26). When we understand the name, we will understand why all of the apostles baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. All the apostles in the book of Acts baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Search the scriptures. How can Christian followers overlook the book of Acts. Can't they see that the apostles did everything in word or deed in the name of the Lord Jesus. I have heard some Christian followers say, who are we going to listen to; Peter telling us to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ or Jesus when he said to be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost?
Holding up the Bible, I usually ask them, whose Word is this? This is not Peter's word alone, this is God's Word and God doesn’t contradict himself. If there is a contradiction, it's in our own mind. If we could only believe that Jesus is the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost, then we could understand what Peter said on the day of Pentecost when he said you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. We will also understand how we are to be buried with him in baptism.
3. We are buried with him in baptism (Colossians 2:12). We are buried into Jesus, the Rock, by being baptized in his name. The baptism signifies the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The blood and the name of Jesus are inseparable. When a bride gets married, she takes on the name of the groom. By the same token, we take on the name of Jesus Christ by being washed in his blood by baptism. We should do everything in Jesus name.
4. Do everything in word or deed in Jesus name (Colossians 3:17). This scripture tells us to do everything in Jesus' name. How can we baptize people any other way when the scriptures plainly tell us to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. God forbid if any pastor, deacon, evangelist or teacher, do or teach anything different.
Paul and the apostles only taught the gospel of Christ and baptism in Jesus name (Acts 19:1-5, Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12). Paul said, even if an angel from heaven tells you something different than what we have heard, let him be accursed (Galatians 1:6-12). This is a serious statement because most Christian churches don’t teach the baptism in Jesus name, therefore, according to Paul, they are accursed. I’m sorry but I didn't say it. God said it through Paul.
If I were a pastor, preacher, minister, evangelist or teacher, I would want to get the scholars in my church to search the scriptures and discuss the ramifications of this old/new knowledge of Jesus Christ. I would ask them to suggest ways on how we could teach and administer the baptism in Jesus name to the congregation. It's time churches get back on track with the true meaning of Christianity and the apostles’ doctrine (Acts 2:42). Then we will understand how baptism saves by giving us a good conscience toward God.
5. Baptism saves (I Peter 3:21). This scripture is interesting because some Christian followers don't believe that baptism saves. There will be some who will say baptism alone doesn’t save a person. At this juncture, the person has told us, in his words, that the Bible is wrong.
The Bible tells us that baptism saves by giving us good conscience toward God (translated “clear conscience”). Who is right, God or man? Look at it this way. Baptism comes with belief and repentance. The only way one can get into heaven is by being washed and cleansed by the blood of the lamb. The blood of Jesus gives remission of sins and washes man's soul. For without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins. Therefore, the baptism saves by the washing of the blood of Jesus Christ, which gives us a good conscience that we have followed God’s Word. Following our baptism, we know that we have been baptized into Christ (Acts 19:1-5, Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12).
6. Baptized into Christ (Galatians 3:27). Why would modern Christians want to change the way the apostles baptized new believers in the New Testament. Early Christians were always baptized in the name of the Lord because that was the only way they received remission of sins and the only way the blood was applied to their soul. If the apostles were in error or made a mistake, then all Christendom is in error because we are mandated to follow the acts of the apostles. If this baptism was good enough for the apostles, it's good enough for my family and myself.
When the apostles were baptizing people in the name of Jesus, why didn't God correct them if they were wrong? God didn't correct the apostles because they were doing exactly what he had commanded them to do. God would not have allowed his gospel to be polluted by the apostles performing an incorrect baptism.
References to actual baptisms in the titles; the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost - NONE –
References to actual baptisms in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost “and it is all in Jesus name” - NONE –
Reference to actual "Jesus name baptisms” in some form; Acts 2:38, Acts 8:16, Acts10:48, Acts 19:1-5, Paul was baptized calling on the name of the Lord Acts 22:16.
Now that you can understand what I am saying about the baptism in Jesus name. Now, let’s see who were baptized in Jesus name? (to be continued)
This is an edited excerpt from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. To order call 1-888-280-7715
MATTHEW...................................28:18-19
How was the great commission carried out?
How does this relate to the keys of the kingdom of heaven?
What are the keys of the kingdom of heaven?
When and how were the keys used?
Men and brethren, what shall we do?
The “Real Born Again Scripture” Revealed
ACTS...............................2:38
(This is the Revelation of John 3:5. How to be born again by the water and the Spirit)
“These are the “Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven” used by Peter on the Day of Pentecost.
Key #1. Repent (Mark 1:15)
Key #2. Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38, 22:7-16)
Key #3. Receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:16-18, Joel 2:28)
Now, let’s go back to the question that was asked by Nicodemus. How can I be born again? (John 3:3). Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:5). Peter’s words in Acts 2:38 is the answer and the fulfillment of the question that Nicodemus asked the Lord, “How Can I be born again?” Peter is giving the answer and method of being born again through the water and the Spirit in Acts 2:38. Since Peter had the “keys of the kingdom of heaven,” God was giving instructions through Peter on how to be "BORN AGAIN.” What did the keys do in Act 2:38?
1. The keys were used in the first sermon to open the door to the church (Matthew 16:19). Jesus Christ is the door that was opened on the Day of Pentecost.
2. The keys clarified the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19.
3. The keys explained that God Name is Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:19, Acts 2:38, Colossians 2:9).
4. The keys answered the question, what must I do to be saved (born again)?
5. The keys teaches us how to apply the death, burial and ressurection of Jesus Christ.
6. The keys showed us how to apply the blood of Jesus to the souls of men by baptism in Jesus name (Romans 6:3, Colossians 2:12).
7. The keys explained how the water (baptism in Jesus name) and Spirit (Holy Ghost) were used (John 3:5).
8. The keys verified Jesus answer to the question on baptism in Mark 16:16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
9. The Keys shows us the rock upon which the church is built (Rock - Jesus Christ through baptism).
10. The keys are the culmination of the gospel message of salvation.
Some Trinitarian churches might want to believe that Peter didn’t follow the instructions given by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let’s review;
" DID PETER FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY OUR
LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST? "
I had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Ray Kloepper who is a man full of wisdom and knowledge about the Word of God. I’m grateful for the time that he has taken to participate in the evaluation of this book.
Dr. Kloepper’s comments were used to bring clarity to the baptismal event in Acts 2:38. In Dr. Kloepper’s review, he wrote, when reconciling Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38, there are only 3 possible conclusions;
1. Peter misunderstood Jesus’ instructions
2. Peter deliberately disobeyed Jesus’ instructions
3. Peter clearly understood and obediently followed Jesus instructions.
This made a lot of sense to me. Let’s see how Dr. Kloepper’s statements make sense in light of our research. Based on his statements we should get a better understanding of what Peter heard and whether he followed the instructions given to him by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus told Peter and the disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
NOTE: (Name is singular) (Matthew 28:19)
1. "of" the Father - Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6 - The Everlasting Father; John 8:19, John 14:6-9, John 12:45)
2. "of" the Son - Jesus Christ (Son is born-Luke 1:31,35, Matt. 1:21, II Corinthians 5:19, Colossians 1:13-19)
3. "of" the Holy Ghost - Jesus Christ (The Comforter is sent in my name, John 14:26, The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9-11, II Corinthians 3:17)
NOTE: The word " of " is the beginning of a prepositional phrase referring to the subject which is "NAME." There is no other name whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
1. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other "NAME" under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. I feel so saddened sometimes just to know that most Christians don't understand what this scripture means in its relationship to the baptism in Jesus name. There is no other name, for we are to do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 4:12, Colossians 3:17).
God did not give any other name to be baptized under, neither did he give us permission to disobey the apostles in baptism. Certainly, God did not give us permission to use the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost for baptism. We must discover what is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Jesus has said, I come in my Father's name (John 5:43) and Jesus also said, the Holy Ghost would come in his name (John 14:26). When we understand the name, we will understand why all of the apostles baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. All the apostles in the book of Acts baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Search the scriptures. How can Christian followers overlook the book of Acts. Can't they see that the apostles did everything in word or deed in the name of the Lord Jesus. I have heard some Christian followers say, who are we going to listen to; Peter telling us to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ or Jesus when he said to be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost?
Holding up the Bible, I usually ask them, whose Word is this? This is not Peter's word alone, this is God's Word and God doesn’t contradict himself. If there is a contradiction, it's in our own mind. If we could only believe that Jesus is the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost, then we could understand what Peter said on the day of Pentecost when he said you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. We will also understand how we are to be buried with him in baptism.
3. We are buried with him in baptism (Colossians 2:12). We are buried into Jesus, the Rock, by being baptized in his name. The baptism signifies the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The blood and the name of Jesus are inseparable. When a bride gets married, she takes on the name of the groom. By the same token, we take on the name of Jesus Christ by being washed in his blood by baptism. We should do everything in Jesus name.
4. Do everything in word or deed in Jesus name (Colossians 3:17). This scripture tells us to do everything in Jesus' name. How can we baptize people any other way when the scriptures plainly tell us to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. God forbid if any pastor, deacon, evangelist or teacher, do or teach anything different.
Paul and the apostles only taught the gospel of Christ and baptism in Jesus name (Acts 19:1-5, Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12). Paul said, even if an angel from heaven tells you something different than what we have heard, let him be accursed (Galatians 1:6-12). This is a serious statement because most Christian churches don’t teach the baptism in Jesus name, therefore, according to Paul, they are accursed. I’m sorry but I didn't say it. God said it through Paul.
If I were a pastor, preacher, minister, evangelist or teacher, I would want to get the scholars in my church to search the scriptures and discuss the ramifications of this old/new knowledge of Jesus Christ. I would ask them to suggest ways on how we could teach and administer the baptism in Jesus name to the congregation. It's time churches get back on track with the true meaning of Christianity and the apostles’ doctrine (Acts 2:42). Then we will understand how baptism saves by giving us a good conscience toward God.
5. Baptism saves (I Peter 3:21). This scripture is interesting because some Christian followers don't believe that baptism saves. There will be some who will say baptism alone doesn’t save a person. At this juncture, the person has told us, in his words, that the Bible is wrong.
The Bible tells us that baptism saves by giving us good conscience toward God (translated “clear conscience”). Who is right, God or man? Look at it this way. Baptism comes with belief and repentance. The only way one can get into heaven is by being washed and cleansed by the blood of the lamb. The blood of Jesus gives remission of sins and washes man's soul. For without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins. Therefore, the baptism saves by the washing of the blood of Jesus Christ, which gives us a good conscience that we have followed God’s Word. Following our baptism, we know that we have been baptized into Christ (Acts 19:1-5, Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12).
6. Baptized into Christ (Galatians 3:27). Why would modern Christians want to change the way the apostles baptized new believers in the New Testament. Early Christians were always baptized in the name of the Lord because that was the only way they received remission of sins and the only way the blood was applied to their soul. If the apostles were in error or made a mistake, then all Christendom is in error because we are mandated to follow the acts of the apostles. If this baptism was good enough for the apostles, it's good enough for my family and myself.
When the apostles were baptizing people in the name of Jesus, why didn't God correct them if they were wrong? God didn't correct the apostles because they were doing exactly what he had commanded them to do. God would not have allowed his gospel to be polluted by the apostles performing an incorrect baptism.
References to actual baptisms in the titles; the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost - NONE –
References to actual baptisms in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost “and it is all in Jesus name” - NONE –
Reference to actual "Jesus name baptisms” in some form; Acts 2:38, Acts 8:16, Acts10:48, Acts 19:1-5, Paul was baptized calling on the name of the Lord Acts 22:16.
Now that you can understand what I am saying about the baptism in Jesus name. Now, let’s see who were baptized in Jesus name? (to be continued)
This is an edited excerpt from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. To order call 1-888-280-7715
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