Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Have You had the Water Baptism in Jesus’ Name?” - I pray to the Lord that Christians of this era would have their understanding opened to see that not everything they do pleases God. Remember, Paul said that our bodies (and our service in these bodies) should be so pleasing to God that they should be a “living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God” (Romans 12:1). Do you remember reading that? Well, baptism is a service that can only be done in these bodies that God has given us. I long to see the day when more Christians understand that God is not pleased with (does not accept) baptism unless it is done in “water in Jesus’ Name”.
Chosen Ones, many Christians don’t understand that baptism is the engagement ring that God gives to each member of His Bride-to-be, and the Holy Ghost is the wedding ring! I’ve been performing weddings for over 20 years, and both parties used to have to take a blood test before they were allowed to receive a marriage certificate. In like manner, baptism is the blood test (the blood of Jesus over His Bride-to-be) that must be carried out in order for one to be considered his fiancée. Remember that all wives are supposed to take on their husbands’ names! We are the Bride of Christ, so we take His Name - Jesus. Scripture says that “we are buried with him by baptism” (Romans 6:4).
Precious Ones, as I conclude this series of letters concerning the proper and biblical way to be baptized, consider this; we understand from scripture (see Romans 6:4) that getting baptized in water in Jesus’ Name is the only way that the Bride of Christ can take on her Husband’s Name. Please re-familiarize yourselves with this scripture - “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17).
Ordained Ones, I will bring a fresh new subject to you next week. Remember this - baptism in Jesus Name is not my opinion, but a biblical command!
I love you all SO very much,
In His Love,
Pastor William L McCoy
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