UNDERSTANDING BAPTISM AS PRACTICED BY THE APOSTLES

By Jones Ofori-Attah

The author of the book teaches that water baptism is a part of the plan of salvation just as much as repentance and the baptism of the Holy Spirit is. The author also emphasizes that there is but one formula for a Bible-authorized baptism. The author by inspiration of the Scriptures teaches that the second step in the plan of salvation is water baptism, as the first is repentance. The author teaches that ignoring the second step will result in coming short of the divine plan of God for salvation. This he says is to settle for something less than the best God has for us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Aug 6, 2020
• ISBN: 9781716675980

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UNDERSTANDING BAPTISM AS PRACTICED BY THE APOSTLES

Rev. Min. Jones Ofori-Attah

(BA Com, Dip Div, Dip BStds, Dip MStds)

All scriptures are from the King James Version except otherwise stated

UNDERSTANDING BAPTISM AS PRACTICED BY THE APOSTLES

ISBN: 979 -8671 - 44 -202 - 1

Copyright © 2020 by

Rev. Min. Jones Ofori-Attah

Apostolic Practical Ministries,

Box 5442. Accra North

Cover and layout design by Francis Djabaah

3Points Graphics, Spintex

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Printed in Ghana (West Africa)

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to the Mighty God, Wonderful, Counselor and Everlasting Father for endowing me with wisdom and gleaning understanding of the Scripture to be able to share with Christendom and the world the right way of baptism. May God lead people through this work to realise the essence and the right mode of baptism for the remission of sins unto salvation.

My second dedication goes to Bro Mark Naimy, Academic Director of the Apostolic Bible College in the Philippines.

Finally to my wife Patricia Dankwa Agyapong Adelaide and my sons: Augustine Agyei Ofori (Adom) and Andrews Agyenim-Boateng Ofori (Obrempong)

Acknowledgements

I owe a great deal of gratitude to the presiding bishop, Apostolic Practical Ministries in Ghana, Pokuase, Bishop Isaac Mireku and wife Mrs Faustina Mireku for giving me the opportunity to exhibit my inherent gift of sharing the Gospel of Christ Jesus.

I am also very grateful to Rabbi Mireku and the entire congregation at the headquarters of Apostolic Practical Ministries in Ghana, Pokuase.

My thanks also go to authors whose work I consulted during my studies with the Apostolic Bible College in the Philippines.

Contents

1. What is the meaning of Matthew 28:19?...............................9

2. Who should be Baptized?.......................................................15

3. When should I be Baptized?....................................................33

4. The Bible formula....................................................................39

5. History of Baptism in the single name.......................................45

6. Biblical accounts of Baptism in the name of Jesus......................53

7. Additional reasons Apostles baptized in Jesus name....................59

8. The efficacy of Water Baptism...................................................61

9. Removal of Adamic curse..........................................................65

10. Additional truths about Water Baptism..................................69

Dedication.....................................................................................3

Acknowledgement.........................................................................4

Introduction................................................................................6

Forward

In Understanding Baptism as Practiced by the Apostles, Rev Jones Ofori-Attah has put together instances of baptism conducted by the pioneers of the Church with adequate illustrations, scriptures and biblical examples of baptism.

For persons already engaged in ministry work, Rev Jones Ofori-Attah provides the answers to questions bothering your mind on baptism and also to indicate that water baptism is a part of the plan of salvation. The writer also emphasizes that there is but one formula for a Bible-authorized baptism.

Rev Jones Ofori-Attah looks at what is taught in churches today and compares it with the Word of God as there seem to be many different forms of baptism and also many different formulae for baptism. He clearly and simply brings out