Lord’s Day 26, Chapter 2: The Institution of Baptism (2) / Chapter 3: The Meaning of Holy Baptism (1)

2. The Institution Of Baptism. A word may still be said about the formula of baptism used in the Church and based upon Matthew 28:19. In the original we read for "in the name" literally "into the name" (eis to onoma). And this does not mean: upon the authority of the name of the triune God; but rather: into the fellowship of God as He has revealed Himself in the name of Jesus Christ. 2. The Institution Of Baptism. A word may still be said about the formula of baptism used in the Church and...