God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

C. The New Birth, John 3:3-7. D. Circumcision of the Heart, Colossians 2:11, 12; 2 Corinthians 5:17. E. Burial of the Old Man, Romans 6. F. Baptized into His Body, 1 Corinthians 12:13. Matthew 28: 19; Mark 16:15, 16; Acts 2:38, 41; 8:12, 36, 38; 9:18; 10:46, 48; 16:14, 15, 33; 18:8; 19:5; 22:16. 10. WHAT IS THE INTERPRETATION FOR THE EXPRESSION FOUND IN MATTHEW 28:19: “IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST”? A. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GOD'S NAME. Devout men every age have hungered to know the Name of the true and living God. In Eastern Lands a man's name and personality are synonymous and this is especially true in the Bible concept of God. GOD AND HIS NAME ARE ONE; therefore, His Name must be a self-expression of all that He is. The word "God" is not a name, but rather a simple title of Diety. There are many “gods” among the heathen; however, according to the Bible, there is only ONE true GOD. 1 Corinthians 8:5; Galatians 4:8. The ONE God of the Bible that reveals Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit has a three-fold Name of rich spiritual significance. Note again on pages 50-53: “Lesson 4: What is the Name of God?” B. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE FATHER? Exodus 3:13 and 14 is the basis for understanding the Father's name. The original Hebrew word used meant “I AM” – an expression which conveyed the underlying ever present nature of the true God. This original word was so sacred that the Jews did not pronounce it but rather 159 9. NOTE THESE REFERENCES ON WATER BAPTISM: