"In His name," as Christ is quoted by Luke, and in substance by Mark, John and Peter, always implies in, into or with his Spirit or power, and not a common given name which mortals may utter. In this name or power Christ commanded his apostles to preach.[29]
"Into the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit," as in Matthew[30] alone Christ's command is interpreted, has the same implication and not a mere name or formula which human lips may sound. To repeat these words in connection with baptism is to substitute the voice of man for the power of God.
FOOTNOTES:
[1] Mat. 28.19
[2] Mat. 28.15
[3] Mat. 28.19; Mark 16.15; Luke 24.47; Jon. 20.21; Acts 1.8; Acts 10.42; 1 Cor. 1.17
[4] Acts 1.4,5; Acts 11.16
[5] Acts 1.8
[6] Acts 1.5; Acts 11.16; Acts 1.8
[7] Acts 11.15, 16