Doctrine - One God (part 2)

Overview

The speaker continues a previous sermon arguing from the Bible for the “Oneness of God” doctrine and, based on that, the correct biblical practice of water baptism in the single name of Jesus Christ (not a repeated “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” formula).

Key Arguments and Scriptural Claims

1) The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20)

Jesus gives the apostles authority to teach all nations and to baptize believers. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus instructs them to baptize “in the name” (singular), meaning not reciting separate titles as separate words, but baptizing according to the stated name.

2) Father / Son / Holy Ghost are not “names”

The speaker argues that Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are descriptive titles describing roles, manifestations, or ways God is revealed—not separate “names” that must be spoken as a formula. He contrasts this with how a person has one actual name (using his own as an example).

3) No biblical pattern of repeating titles

He claims there is no recorded instance in Acts where water baptism is performed by repeating “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” Therefore, believers should follow the biblical example rather than a later formula.

4) “The name” of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost = Jesus

The speaker ties the “name” mentioned in baptism passages to Jesus, drawing from multiple texts:

• John 17:5 and John 5:43: the Father’s manifested name is Jesus.
• Matthew 1:21: the Son’s name is Jesus.
• John 14:26: the Holy Ghost is sent in Jesus’ name, indicating the Spirit’s authority points to the same name.
• Colossians 3:17 and other texts: believers should do everything “in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

5) The exalted name (Philippians 2)

He presents the name of Jesus as spiritually powerful—something that causes “demons to tremble” and leads all creation to confess Jesus as Lord.

“Treasure” of Oneness Leading to Baptism “for Salvation”

Acts 2 (Pentecost)

He highlights Peter’s command to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for:

• remission of sins, and
• receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts examples (Samaria, Gentiles, and others)

• Acts 8: believers receive the word; apostles pray for the Holy Ghost; believers are described as having been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
• Acts 10: when Gentiles receive the Holy Ghost, Peter orders them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 19 “rebaptism” as a correction

He uses Acts 19:1–5 to argue that believers previously baptized under John the Baptist’s baptism needed baptism again because John did not baptize “in the name” of Jesus. He frames this as evidence that correct baptism matters.

Final Practical Conclusion

Baptism necessary and tied to salvation

The speaker rejects the idea that baptism is irrelevant to salvation, citing 1 Peter 3:18–21, including the claim that baptism “doth also now save us.”

Call to action

He invites anyone in the service who needs to be baptized to be baptized in Jesus’ name.

Church Promotion Segment

The broadcast ends by inviting viewers to attend First Apostolic Church in the Knoxville/Knoxville area (as stated: “mville Tennessee”), providing an address and contact information, and a website: faac tv.org.

Presenters / Contributors

• Kenneth Ray Carpenter (speaker/host; referred to as “pastor” and “First Apostolic Church” presenter)