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Christians should baptize in the name of the Trinity
From Argumentrix
| Christians should baptize in the name of the Trinity | |
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| Subjects | |
| Baptism |
Christian behavior |
| Christianity |
Jesus |
| Theology |
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| Linking arguments | |
| Christians should baptize in the name of Jesus References in the Bible to baptizing in the name of Jesus constitute proof that God intends for Christians to baptize in that way
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Supporting arguments
Baptizing in the name of he Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is supported by Matthew 28:19. [1]
- Related argument: Christians should practice water baptism.
- Related argument: God consists of three divine persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Opposing arguments
While there us nothing wrong with baptism, it is not necessary for salvation, as faith alone is sufficient. Christians should prove their belief in the sufficiency of faith by abstaining from outward rites like baptism. [2]
- Related argument: Christian faith alone is sufficient to achieve salvation.
- Related argument: Christians should practice water baptism.
Mark 16:15, Luke 24:47 and Acts 2:38 support baptizing in the name of Jesus. [3]
