@1689Dave 's position is a bit naive.
The Didache (written 65-80 AD) is not Scripture and does not have the authority of Scripture BUT it does show that baptism was done in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit.
"But concerning baptism, thus baptize ye: having first recited all these precepts, baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in running water," (Didache 7:1).
Not only that but in Matthew this is how Jesus tells the Disciples to baptize. That said, both "formulas" are the same.
The argument that we are only to baptize "in the name of Jesus" is usually associated with Oneness Pentecostalism (which is a rejection of orthodox doctrine in regards to the Trinity). But there are also Reformed people who prefer to baptize in that manner. I was just not aware of Reformed Baptists that took that position (as it pretty much refutes the Baptist understanding of baptism...i.e., the vital aspect is the one being baptized and his/ her held faith rather than the person doing the dunking).
It seems @1689Dave holds a unique amalgamation of beliefs in regard to theology. As such we need to be careful not to prescribe for him a view that he does not hold (a courtesy he does not extend to others, ironically).
The Didache (written 65-80 AD) is not Scripture and does not have the authority of Scripture BUT it does show that baptism was done in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit.
"But concerning baptism, thus baptize ye: having first recited all these precepts, baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in running water," (Didache 7:1).
Not only that but in Matthew this is how Jesus tells the Disciples to baptize. That said, both "formulas" are the same.
The argument that we are only to baptize "in the name of Jesus" is usually associated with Oneness Pentecostalism (which is a rejection of orthodox doctrine in regards to the Trinity). But there are also Reformed people who prefer to baptize in that manner. I was just not aware of Reformed Baptists that took that position (as it pretty much refutes the Baptist understanding of baptism...i.e., the vital aspect is the one being baptized and his/ her held faith rather than the person doing the dunking).
It seems @1689Dave holds a unique amalgamation of beliefs in regard to theology. As such we need to be careful not to prescribe for him a view that he does not hold (a courtesy he does not extend to others, ironically).