Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 9

Last quote from the book.

Chapter 9 Through His Name

p. 161

The invocation of the name of Jesus IS NOT simply an accompanying circumstance of water baptism. The spoken name of Jesus in baptism is the MEANS by which the believer receives the remission of sins. This does not suggest any sort of enchantment, incantation or magical use of the name of Jesus, like abracadabra (a serious charge from the Calvinists and no-formula proponents). Rather, there is required a genuine and sincere faith in the name of Jesus Christ. This is clearly illustrated in the account of the seven sons of Sceva.

I will be getting in the first print of books on Monday. The book is 182 pages long. It contains several charts/illustrations. There are over 100 various Bible translations, lexicons, dictionaries, commentaries, and reference works quoted. The price of the book is $12.99 (plus $3 shipping/handling). If you are interested in a copy of the book, please email  me and I will give you more information. Thanks again for your interest.

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 8

Chapter 8 The Baptism of John

p. 148

The use of water as a representation of spiritual cleansing was already familiar to Israel. Dipping in water, as an emblematical washing, was commanded in the law for the priesthood (cf. Exodus 30:20-21; 40:12). Also, Gentile proselytes who were immersed in water into the Jewish faith were considered to be a little child new born (cf. John 3:3; 10). However, John’s baptism was neither an Old Testament washing nor proselyte immersion. John’s baptism was not an immersion into the Jewish faith; rather it was an immersion for the Jews to prepare themselves to receive the Messiah and His kingdom. Likewise, John’s baptism was not New Testament Christian baptism which was commissioned after the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38). For this sake, those who had once been baptized unto John’s baptism, once the New Testament church had been established (Acts 2:1f) had to be re-baptized “in the name of Jesus.”

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Calling on His Name

pg. 135

Acts 22:16, calling on His name, harmonizes perfectly with 1 Corinthians 6:11 “in the name of the Lord Jesus” in that the effect of wash away thy sins is brought about by the UTTERANCE of His name! This is exactly what the participle of means (by calling) in Acts 22:16 indicates. Thus, calling on His name in Acts 22:16 has the same meaning as “in the name of Jesus” in reference to baptism (Acts 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5). That is, calling on His name is a reference to the name being CALLED OVER the baptismal candidate i.e. getting called over you His name or by calling over you His name.

 

Want to mention again, that there are over 100 Bible translations, lexicons, dictionaries, commentaries, & reference works cited in the book. This book is designed to be a quick reference guide for anyone studying the subject of baptism "in the name of Jesus Christ."

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Lexical Definition of "In the Name of"

pg. 110

Those who argue strongly for a background of rabbinical usage overlook the fact that eis to onoma is not found in the LXX version of the Old Testament. Therefore, it could be argued that Rabbinical (Talmudic) usage was influenced by the common commercial language of Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) Jews. The fact that the majority of the New Testament was either written by a Gentile (Luke) or was written to predominately Gentile congregations, would suggest that eis to onoma should be understood with a Hellenistic (Greek) commercial background. The Gentile converts would not have been familiar with the Rabbinical (Talmudic) usage of eis to onoma. However, it is apparent from Acts and the Epistles that eis to onoma was a phrase that would have been common to the intended readers. In the end, the debate is superfluous because both the Hellenistic and Rabbinical usage of eis to onoma indicate a mentioning or verbal pronunciation of the name.

Hopefully this will spark some more interest in the book. I've had many people contact me with pre-order information. Sounds like I'm going to be busy shipping books in November!!

 

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 5

Chapter 5: "In the Name of" not "By the Authority of"

pg. 81-82

If baptism was to have simply been by the authority of Jesus Christ, don’t you think one time in the Scriptures the word exousia would have been used? Never do we read of baptism in the exousia of Jesus Christ. Rather, the phrase “in the name of Jesus Christ” is used, which refers to the naming of the name Jesus Christ upon the baptismal candidate.

Short quote, but hope it sparks your interest.

Got a call from the publisher today, I should have the first print of books on Monday!!

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 4

Ok, this will be the last quote of the day. This will get me up to speed on quoting two chapters a day. There are nine chapters to the book, so, I'm having to make multiple quotes on certain days.

Here is a quote from Chapter 4 of my book Calling on the Name of Jesus. These are actually quotes from different ends of the chapter. The first quote is one of the opening statements from chapter 4, and the last quote is actually one of the last statements from chapter 4. So, hopefully this will spark your interest to know the context between the quotes.

Chapter 4: "In the Name of" i.e. "Calling on the Name"

pg. 57

Idioms are not subject to the normal rules of grammar, and cannot be understood literally. Some common idioms of the English language are: “Don’t have a cow,” “Bee in your bonnet,” “As easy as pie, “Bitten off more than he could chew,” etc. Idioms are understood by their common usage and context. An idiom is defined by its usage in a particular language. To understand the idiomatic meaning of a phrase, one should find as many examples of the idiom and examine the consistent usage of the phrase. The meaning of an idiom is the same in any context. Understand we are talking about the Biblical meaning and usage of the phrase in the name of.

pg. 72,

This understanding is based upon the consistent and natural use of the phrase in the name of used throughout the Bible. Here there is a simple and perfectly intelligible explanation, derived from a consistent use of the Scriptures, of the expression in the name of. There is nothing subtle or abstruse in this interpretation; and whatever further meaning may be justified in finding in the phrase, verbal pronunciation or orally invoking the name at least must not be excluded or neglected. The Biblical meaning of the phrase in the name of is NAMING, CALLING UPON the name. Dr. J. A. Robinson in his study of “in the name of” in The Journal of Theological Studies (1906) concluded:

“… the baptizer acted authoritatively in that Name: he had a right to INVOKE the Name, and to bring into play the power which accompanied the NAMING of the Name … enough, I hope, has been said to shew that what appears to be the most natural translation of the Greek is capable of reasonable and adequate interpretation, if we approach it in the light of the prevalent conceptions of the earliest age.”11

Thanks again for your interest. Continue checking for more quotes from Calling on the Name of Jesus.

Jason L. Weatherly

 

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 3 quote

Moving right along, here is a quote from Chapter 3 of my book, Calling on the Name of Jesus.

Chapter 3, The Great Commission

pg. 47-48

The internal evidence of both Matthew 28:19 and Luke 24:47 shows that these are parallel or synonymous passages. Matthew 28:19 declares that the Apostles were to teach all nations. Luke 24:47 records this as preach … among all nations. The phrase remission of sins in Luke 24:47 is equal to baptizing them in Matthew 28:19. Therefore the phrase in His name, in Luke 24:47, is synonymous or parallel with the phrase in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost used in Matthew 28:19.

[CHART]

Matthew 28:19 and Luke 24:47 are identical passages. This is one commission recorded by two different authors. They are synonymous verses. As, the no-formula proponent states, “These are different accounts of the same thing.” To deny this is to deny plain Bible hermeneutics. Thus, the phrase in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost is synonymous with the phrase in His Name. This is why the book of Acts church obeyed the command of Matthew 28:19 & Luke 24:47 by baptizing “in the name of Jesus Christ.” The phrase in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost describes the one Name; His Name i.e. the name of Jesus. Jesus is the name of the Father. Jesus is the name of the Son. Jesus is the name of the Holy Ghost.

The section marked as "[CHART]" indicates that in the book there is a chart separating the two paragraphs from each other. Want to see the chart? Well, you'll have to purchase a copy of the book when they come available. Thanks for lookin'

Jason L. Weatherly

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 2 quote

Here is a quote from Chapter 2 of my book Calling on the Name of Jesus.

Chapter 2: No-Formula or Silent Baptism

p. 33,

Alexander Campbell affirmed the following statement in the Campbell-Rice Debate:

“What are the essentials of baptism? … 3) the divine formula of words, into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit … A failure in any one of these may affect the validity of baptism.”18

Alexander Campbell, one of the founders of the church of Christ denomination, actually taught that one of the things that makes New Testament baptism valid is the proper baptismal formula! Campbell went on to state:

“In the third place, I proceed to show that we have most explicit proof that God forgives sins for the Name’s sake of his Son, or when the Name of Jesus Christ is named upon us in immersion.”19

Alexander Campbell fully affirmed that “into the name of” referred to words spoken by the baptizer!

“… in baptism there is a real transition from one state to another, clearly indicated by the phrase ‘into the name,’ &c. … This is consummated by the words ‘I immerse thee into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’ Words so solemn and significant as these, are not to be expressed without a most intelligent consideration, and proper preparation on the part of the penitent.”20

Jason L. Weatherly

Calling on the Name of Jesus - Chapter 1 quote

Here is the first quote from my book Calling on the Name of Jesus.

Chapter 1: The Baptismal Formula in Church History

p. 19-20,

Michael Servetus (A.D. 1511 – 1553) taught that the entire Godhead was in the one person of Jesus Christ, and that baptism should be “in the name of Jesus.”

“In Jesus Christ, therefore, is the fulness of the Godhead bodily, as Paul teaches; and Servetus, with his usual keen perception, noticed that the Apostles, when baptizing in the name of Jesus Christ alone, actually fulfilled the Lord’s last injunction to baptize all nations ‘in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit’ for in Christ all these are One.”31

John Calvin petitioned the tribunals to sentence Michael Servetus to burn at the stake, as a heretic for re-baptism and for publishing his book On the Errors of the Trinity.

“After much argument and mutual vituperation, the court found Servetus guilty of anti-Trinitarianism and anabaptism, 26 October 1553, following the provisions of the Justinianian law, and condemned him to be burned at the stake.”32

Jason L. Weatherly

Calling on the Name of Jesus

This is officially my first blog! Please excuse the generic look of this blog, as all of that will change in the next few weeks. In the meantime, enjoy...

Almost twenty years ago, I was baptized in the precious name of Jesus Christ at the age of 17. This experience truly changed my life! Over the past sixteen (16) years of teaching the Bible, water baptism "in the name of Jesus Christ" has been an important part of my ministry.

Almost a year ago, I began writing a book on the subject of water baptism "in the name of Jesus Christ." My book deals specifically with orally pronouncing the name of Jesus in baptism. Over 100 Bible translations, lexicons, commentaries and reference works are cited in my book Calling on the Name of Jesus.

Currently the book is at the publisher being printed. I expect my first shipment of books any day!! I am very excited about having written my first book on a subject that I hold so dear to my heart. In anticipation of receiving the first prints, I am going to post a random quote from a chapter in my blog. Of course once the first print arrives, I'll have an official release date, and announce it right here on these blogs.

Keep checking back for quotes from the book, and thank you for stopping by!

Jason L. Weatherly

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