I find not even a single verse in the Bible that teaches orally invoking the name of Jesus is connected to the remission of sins, not even Acts 2:38.Certainly the name of Jesus is connected to the remission of sins, however. But what does that mean exactly? I have my idea what it means. I’d like to hear other opinions. Let the discussion begin________________
Col. 1:13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14
A very concise yet substantive answer. Great job.How do you feel authority relates to one’s name in this sense________________
I think you might have missed a couple
Luk 24:46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:Luk 24:47 And that repentance and
I absolutely agree with your comment on Acts 2:38. But my point remains, there is nothing in that verse that teaches it is the oral invocation of the name that is connected to the remission of sins________________
what about Acts 10:43?Act_10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
When we believe the gospel and repent, God
Have I been misled? Have I preached/taught the message of incorrectly.Am I saved? I am confused!________________Recorded Sermons @ http://www.pastorwiley.com
I’m confused too, Brother Larry as to what sparked you to ask these questions. ________________
Well Romans 10;9 tells us:
Doesn’t specifically say anything about remission of sins but that’s a part of salvation. V. 10
I agree! I have always believed that this refers to the authority of Jesus Christ! I believe that I can baptize a person upon the confession of their faith in Jesus and not invoke a formula.This is a different situation but I know a pastor who spoke to a demon possessed young man and simply told the demon to be quiet and come out of the young man. He was delivered immediately. No formula was invoked but the pastor was operating in the authority of Jesus Christ.
I believe the formula of Matt. 28 is accurate. Your worldview is flawed.
Matthew 28:19and Acts 2:38describe the one and same authority we have to baptize. Neither one are formulas________________
Matthew 28:19and Acts 2:38describe the one and same authority we have to baptize. Neither one are formulas.
Matthew 28:19and Acts 2:38describe the one and same authority we have to baptize. Neither one are formulas. I have said that for years. In the name of means, By the authority of. Or for the sake of________________
I agree! I have always believed that this refers to the authority of Jesus Christ! I believe that I can baptize a person upon the confession of their faith in Jesus and not invoke a formula.This is a different situation but I know a pastor who spoke to a demon possessed young man and simply told the demon to be quiet and come out of the young man. He was delivered immediately. No formula was invoked but the pastor was operating in the authority of Jesus Christ.I believe this is what God honors. THANK YOU! I used this same line of reason about casting out demons with someone yesterday. They insisted that one must repeat the name Jesus over and over for the demon to finally be pried loose________________