Baptized

What we are baptized into, we then faithfully bear.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in (eis) the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...
— Matthew 28:19
And whoever welcomes one such child in (epi) my name welcomes me.
— Matthew 18:5

When we are baptized, we are immersed, not just into water and fire, but into (Greek eis) God's name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Following baptism, we represent him in all that we say and do in (Greek epi) his name.

What we must not do is take (bear) God's name in vain, misuse his name.

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