Christian baptism is always administered in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Oxford theologian Alister McGrath said, "The doctrine of the Trinity wasn't invented — it was ...

St. Dionysius of Alexandria (d. c. 264) held that we are “cleansed by baptism from the filth of the old and impure leaven” and that “the Holy Spirit” is “received.” ...

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I ...

On April 3, 1960, the Rev. Dennis Bennett announced he had received a personal Pentecost or “baptism in the Holy Spirit;” an infusion of spiritual power that brought with it the gift of ...

David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

John the Baptist himself clearly distinguished the baptism of repentance through water and the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire that Jesus received and will give to those who ask for it.

Receiving the Holy Spirit. In baptism, the Holy Spirit descends upon the baptized, ... For adults, baptism involves a conscious decision to follow Christ and live according to His teachings.

But each of them sought an experience of “Holy Spirit baptism” subsequent to conversion that would provide boldness and power in ministry—reflecting the Spirit-led boldness of the apostles ...

The “us” could be referring to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 does not satisfy biblical rules of interpretation like two or three witnesses or emphatic emphasis.

The “us” could be referring to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 does not satisfy biblical rules of interpretation like two or three witnesses or emphatic emphasis.