Yes, George, “In My Name...” - Yeshua HaMashiach, the Lord Jesus Christ, amen!
Someone had written asking us whether Matthew 28:19 was authentic about a year ago. Here's our reply:
Hi Sam, Paul here.
I wrote the letter below before you sent your story to Victor in several emails. Lord willing, you will hear back on that soon. For now, take to heart the words Victor wrote you in his first letter, because those aren't just nice, comforting words. They are truth of Truth:
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There's nothing too big or too hard for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He and His Kingdom reign supreme over everything, both good and evil. That will never change.”
Here's my reply to your question:
You ask if Matthew 28:19 is an authentic Scripture (I include verse 20 because it is part of the same sentence and thought):
“Therefore go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world. Amen” (Matthew 28:19-20 MKJV).
There are two ways to question the authenticity of a Scripture.
One - the words in the version of the Bible you're reading didn't appear in the oldest known manuscripts.
This way doesn't apply here, because Matthew 28:19 appears in all known manuscripts.
Two - the words in the Bible, such as Luke 16 about the rich man and Lazarus, don't agree with the teaching of the Lord and aren't seconded or confirmed by any other witnesses.
This way doesn't apply to Matthew 28:19 either, because the Name of Jesus Christ IS the Name of the Father and Holy Spirit, all One and the Same God:
“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor,
The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 MKJV).
“And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD,
and His Name one” (Zechariah 14:9 KJV).
Jesus Christ
is the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. There is no “trinity” formula, which implies three separate beings.
“Philip said to Him, Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us. Jesus said to him, Have I been with you such a long time and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father. And how do you say, Show us the Father?” (John 14:8-9 MKJV)
The section
Jesus Christ Is God sheds more light on this matter. Keep reading on our site for answers to all your questions, Sam. Most importantly, believe the Lord and do as He says. [End of Letter]
Paul & Victor