Have you had the Water Baptism in Jesus’ Name?, continued

Praise the Lord, Beloved, and Greetings in the Name of the One who was “wrapped...in swaddling clothes, and laid...in a manger” (Luke 2:7). This humble birth was that of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in His Name that I greet you.

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Have you had the Water Baptism in Jesus’ Name?” - Don’t you agree with me that it is more than proper to discuss this subject on the day when we celebrate Jesus’ birth? Why should this Biblical principle be difficult to understand? All of the blood, sweat and tears that Jesus endured have led up to this point. Today, all can be redeemed under His Name, through water baptism in His Name.

Precious Ones, regardless of how much Holy Ghost we have, or how good of a Christian we are, we cannot go to heaven if we don’t act on what we know about the proper and correct way to be baptized. The Adamic sins are on us until they are removed through baptism. Some Christians do not know this, so they cannot be judged by what they do not know. However, for those of us who know the truth, God expects us to walk in that truth. Scripture teaches us that “unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required” (Luke 12:48).

Chosen Ones, to know that Jesus’ Name should be over every baptism is considered “much” knowledge in the eyes of Jesus. Baptism in Jesus’ Name is also confirmed in the Book of Colossians - “whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him” (Colossians 3:17). Therefore, for those of us who have this knowledge, our sins will never be remitted or removed until we are baptized in water, with the Name of Jesus called over us. The titles of Father, or Son, or Holy Ghost, won’t remove the sins of those who know better. Must I remind you - the word “Father” is the title of a parent. It’s not a name. The word “Son” is the title of an offspring. It’s not a name. The title “Holy Ghost” represents Jesus’ agent sent to lead us “into all truth” (John 16:13), but it’s not a name! All I’m trying to say to this point is - Jesus wants His children who have been redeemed by His blood to bear His Name!

I will write more on this subject next week.
Until then, know this,
Merry Christmas,
In His Love,
Pastor William L McCoy