In a recent article, we learned that the Bible does not specify a verbal formula that a baptizer must use when baptizing someone. Indeed, the idea of being baptized "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit," as well as being baptized "in the name of the Lord Jesus" simply carry the... Continue Reading →

Many religious groups teach that in order for a baptism to be valid, the baptizer must pronounce a certain verbal formula at the time of the baptism. It is claimed that unless this specific formula is spoken, then the baptism is thus invalidated and made of no effect (in other words, the baptized person is... Continue Reading →