Affirms
Trinitarian baptismal formula affirmed; reflects conciliar Christology
Thomas Christians affirm Matthew 28:19 and the Trinitarian baptismal formula as established by Christ. Baptism in the name of the Trinity reflects and reinforces the Nicene-Constantinopolitan confession and represents the believer's incorporation into the divine life.
Key Distinctions
- Baptismal formula:
- Trinitarian: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Baptism mode:
- Baptism recipients:
Scripture References
Sources
- Chaldean tradition and liturgy
- Thomas Christian liturgical tradition