Matthew 28:19 — "Baptize in the Name"

Whether the Trinitarian baptismal formula ('in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit') reflects Jesus's original words or a later liturgical development, and how it relates to Acts' 'in the name of Jesus' baptisms.

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Overall consensus81/100

Saint Thomas Christians (Syro-Malabar Church)

Saint Thomas Christians (Syro-Malabar Church)

Catholic

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