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

True Jesus Church

True Jesus Church

Other Protestant

Nuanced

Baptism in the name of Jesus (Oneness formula); not Trinitarian formula

The True Jesus Church practices baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (the Oneness formula) rather than in the Trinitarian name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This reflects the denomination's Oneness theology and its distinctive understanding of Christ as the full manifestation of God.

Key Distinctions

Baptismal formula:
Trinitarian formula rejected
Baptism mode:
Baptism recipients:

Scripture References

Sources

  • True Jesus Church doctrine
  • Oneness interpretation of baptism