Affirms
Baptize in the name of the Trinity; formula emphasizes full divine authority
Seventh Day Baptists interpret Matthew 28:19 ('baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit') as establishing the Trinitarian formula for baptism. This passage is understood as a clear affirmation of the Trinity and as prescribing that baptism is to be administered in the name of all three divine persons.
Key Distinctions
- Baptismal formula:
- Trinitarian: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Baptism mode:
- Baptism recipients:
Scripture References
Sources
- Seventh-day Baptist General Conference Statement of Belief