It makes you fit in with the crowd and avoid confrontation with zealots.
Roman Catholic AnswerThere is no oblation that the name given at Baptism should be that of a saint, but the Code of Canon Law [this was the old code, now replaced] requires that it be a Christian name, e.g., Stella (Maris). The "Rituale Romanum" [book for the priest containing all rituals and blessings] directs the priest to see that obscene, mythical and ridiculous names or those of false gods or heathen heroes not be given. such a name as Achilles, common in Italy (Pope Pius XI, Achille Ratti) is made respectable by the martyr of that name. Fancy names are condemned by good sense and Christian tradition rather than by the law. It is a common custom to receive the name of the saint on whose day one was born.from A Catholic Dictionary, Edited by Donald Attwater, Second Edition, Revised 1949
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∙ 13y agoAs Jesus is the central figure that makes the baptism valid, His name is also central to the ordinance of baptism, and He who, effectively, gives authority to its performance.
The baptism itself, however, remembers and is in respect of Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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∙ 12y agoNot all Christians do. Christians described as "Jesus Only" or "Oneness Pentecostals" believe that water baptism must be done in the name of Jesus in order to be saved from Hell. However, most other Christians believe that baptism should be done in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18).
baptismal ritual of adults is take baptism in river or a pond in the name of jesus christ
Baptism in Christian churches can be in the name of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) or in the name of Christ, depending on the denomination.
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There never was a person naned Jesus Christ!! Jesus is his name and Christ is his titel!
Baptism is important because it signifies the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When a Christian is baptized, the person baptizing him/her says, "I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Buried with Him in baptism and raised to walk in the newness of life." In Atcs 2:38, "Peter replied, 'repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins, then you will receive the gift of the holy spirit."
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christ is a name that matches jesus
Upon baptism, you're offering yourself to God and your soul will be cleansed of all sins. Jesus died for our sins, so asking God to purify us in the name of Jesus Christ will make it happen.
Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell
Jesus never had a last name. Christ is more of a title than an actual name
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Yes the apostles did teach and heal in the name of Jesus Christ.