Why Baptism into Yahshua’s Name?
There is no greater commitment and obligation for a believer than for proper baptism. While many assume that baptism into the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit or into the name of Jesus is scripturally acceptable, the Bible shows otherwise.
Besides there being some suspension with the Trinitarian formula found in Matthew 28:19, nowhere is the formula of the “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” used within the Bible. In several places in Acts, we find the apostles baptizing only into the singular Name of the Messiah. And as we know from scholarship, the name of the Messiah was not Jesus. One reason for this is there is no “j” letter or sound within the Hebrew or Greek languages. The “j” was the last letter to be added to the English alphabet, near the time of Christopher Columbus. It is even missing from the original KJV.
The Name of the Messiah is “Yahshua.” As we explain in the Restoration Study Bible: “The Savior’s name in the Hebrew is ‘Yahshua,’ composed of five Hebrew letters, yod-hey-waw-shin-ayin, incorporating the designation ‘Yah’ of the Father, ‘Yah'(weh), and ‘shua,’ from a Hebrew word meaning ‘salvation.’ Hence its meaning: ‘Salvation of Yah.’ The name ‘Jesus’ lacks any etymological connotation, being a combination of several disparate elements. ‘Jesus’ is Latinized Greek, employing the letter J, the newest letter in the English alphabet. The ‘J’ was nonexistent in any language until the 14th century. The ‘e’ possibly resulted from dissimilation. The Greek has no ‘sh’ sound and employs the simple ‘s’ in rendering the Hebrew ‘sh’ of Yahshua. The ‘us’ ending is the nominative masculine singular ending in the Greek. No scriptural authority allows changing the saving Name Yahshua into a designation that lacks even a semblance of the original pronunciation and meaning.”
The Name of the Messiah is also confirmed from the fact that He came in His Father’s Name, Yahweh (John 5:43). The Name Yahshua means, “Yahweh is Salvation.” Therefore, this is the Name the apostles would have used in the New Testament. For additional information on Yahshua’s Name, see our Q&A: Why do you pronounce the savior’s name Yahshua instead of Yeshua?
How do we know that only one name is acceptable? Many will make the claim that using the Messiah’s actual name is not important. Apostle Peter in Acts 4:12 stated, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Peter confirms that salvation is found in only one name, Yahshua. This is why we maintain that proper baptism is only into the Name of Yahshua the Messiah.
What about the hundreds of thousands who are baptized into a different formula or name? Should they be re-baptized? Since Paul in Ephesians 4:5 states that there is only one baptism and Peter confirms that there’s only one name wherein we find salvation, we believe that re-baptism is required for those who were baptized into a different form.
An example of such a scenario is found in the New Testament. “And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Spirit since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Spirit. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Messiah Yahshua. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Sovereign Yahshua. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied,” Acts 19:1-6.
In this example, Paul finds a group of believers who were baptized into John’s baptism, which was a baptism of repentance. Once Paul explained to this group the benefits of Yahshua’s baptism, they were immediately re-baptized into the Name of Yahshua the Messiah. This example is analogous to those baptized into the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit or into the name of Jesus. While it was a baptism of repentance and meaningful in the eyes of Yahweh, it’s not the baptism that binds us to Yahshua.
There are several benefits to baptism into Yahshua’s Name:
- Only baptism into Yahshua’s Name leads to the remission of sins, Acts 2:38.
- Only baptism into Yahshua’s Name leads to the receiving of the Holy Spirits, Acts 2:38 and 8:17.
- Only those baptized into Yahshua’s Name become part of Messiah, Galatians 3:27.
- Only those baptized into Yahshua’s Name will share in the likeness of His resurrection, Romans 6:5.
For those desiring or contemplating proper baptism, we offer baptism into Yahshua’s Name and the laying on of hands by the presbytery. If you are interested, please contact the Ministry at 844-899-6438 and schedule a time with one of the elders. We can normally provide baptism as part of our Sabbath services, Saturdays between 1:30-4:30 pm, and during the annual Feasts at our home facilities in Holts Summit, Missouri. For a map and additional information regarding our Sabbath worship, visit our Plan a Visit page.
To help prepare, below are our pre-baptismal guidelines. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Ministry. In addition to our toll-free number, you can also email us at mail@yrm.org.
- I understand that baptism into Yahshua’s Name is necessary for salvation.
- I understand that proper baptism is into the singular Name of Yahshua the Messiah.
- I understand that baptism first requires repentance from my sins.
- I understand that the gift of the Holy Spirit is provided at baptism.
- I understand that baptism requires a lifelong commitment.
- I understand that upon baptism I must follow all the commandments of Yahweh’s Word.
- I understand that marriage is a covenant for life.
- I have read and agree with YRM’s Statement of Beliefs.
- I am not currently smoking, drinking alcohol in excess, or taking illegal drugs or substances.
- I am not currently involved in an immoral situation or a situation that may be viewed as immoral.
- I have nothing in my personal life that would prevent me from fulfilling the above requirements.
For additional information on Baptism into Yahshua’s name, please see our booklet, “If You Seek Baptism.”
I’ve been trying to find a place near me to worship Yahweh at with other believers but am striking out. I’ve reached out to y’all a few times but never get word back. My name is Joshua Paul Brillhart my number is 806-421-8410 please someone help me in this matter. Thank you and Yahweh bless you!
We are from the San Antonio, Texas area and would be willing to secure a proper location for the baptisms, for your lodging, and two-way transportation. There would be a minimum of at least 10 people needing to be baptized into Yahshua’s Name. Would something like this be possible? Do you have any other locations closer to San Antonio? Thanks!
Alfred – If you still need to be immersed/baptized in the Name of Yahushua and nobody has come to do it give me a call at 307-481-7570. I can share my name and more info when you call.
We sent his Info to an Elder that does alot of travelling. Who also had plans to visit Texas soon as well!
I live in Texas too. I was baptized under yahshua’s name 17 yrs ago before I had children. I now have 5 children and a wife I’d like to see baptized under yahshua’s name if you would please let me know when you can do baptisms and where in Texas so I can bring them. Thank you
New Orleans by any chance ?
Wea are located in Holts Summit MO.
Are you in Wyoming? I’m in Gillette and need more info!!
We are located in Holts Summit Mo, We have just this one location.
I don’t share location on internet pages – please call instead at the 307 number I posted. I don’t monitor this thread so if anyone else has questions please call at the number I posted earlier. If you are in need of baptism we can find someone to get to you probably, or I can travel myself if YRM can’t get someone there.
Hello, where can I find your number? I’m in Ohio
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Hello, I would like to be baptized in or near Austin, Texas if possible. Maybe the traveling elder could baptize me along with those who live in San Antonio.
I’ll send your info to an Elder that frequents Texas.
I live in SC. Is there any one near here that could baptize? 864 607 1272. Don
We do not have anyone in the area, However, This group does do more traveling and has baptized people before. http://www.reachforyahweh.org/
i am in india , how can i get Baptism?
Shalom! while we do not have any YRM brethren in india we do know of someone there. You can E-mail him at this address ftwm@vsnl.com His name is Tony.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to be baptized in Yashua’s name. Here is my phone number. (315) 219-3783
Is it possible to speak to one of the YRM staff, such as Alan or Randy?
We apologize for the delayed response. You are welcome to call the ministry and ask to speak to an Elder. 1-844-899-6438
I live near Tyler, Texas and want to be baptized in Yahshua’s name. Please call. 903-722-3303
There is an assembly in Cisco TX, while they are not directly affiliated with us they do have similar beliefs. https://www.halleluyah.org/
I would like to go out there for baptism. I would like to go as soon as possible if money permits, otherwise, I plan to be there for Passover and the feast. How do I arrange this? Meanwhile, are there any places you can recommend for fellowship in Florida? Thanks and Yahweh bless.
Shalom! If you are seeking baptism, please contact the ministry toll-free @ 1-844-899-6438. Concerning fellowship in FL I am not aware of any groups in the area. We do offer live Sabbath services online @ 1:30 P.M (Central Time) every Sabbath @YRM.org/live
Yes we watch every sabbath. Thank you!
I am willing to baptized yahshua’s name, I’m in Ormoc City Philippines what nearest here in CCF San Isidro Owak Ormoc City.
Here is a congregation in the Philippines https://www.rfmnow.com/
Hello, I have been trying to find a place to worship and get baptized near the D.C. area is there anyone who can help me in this matter?
We are not aware of anyone really close to the D.C area. However, there is a place in PA. https://www.yfaonline.org/ They are the closest that I know of.
Shalom… anyone in or close to middle Tennessee?
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Impressive! Am happy to know that there are people who stand on the truth as given through the messiah; who himself himself is the truth. My perception is on Christ Jesus. Let’s look at the substance of water: If there is a Hebrew name given to water and the Hebrew name for water is translated into English, French, Portuguese or any other language: Will the translation change the substance of water. Agree with me that the world can not speak a single Language. God himself saw that it could not be that way, remember at the tower of Babel. Yahshua… Read more »
Thank you for your comment, we go into depth on this topic you brought up here: http://yrm.org/but-i-speak-english/
Hello, I’m looking for guidance in finding out that 2020 Feast Days. I go to family court and need to take in Holy Days as I get every Holy day and he gets every Traditional Holiday which doesn’t fall on the Holy Days. Please advise who can help me with this. I searched online and it’s only that Jewish Dates listed. Thank you
Hi Guys! I have lived in St. Louis, Mo for several years and I can not find a assembly or anyone for that matter to baptize me in Yah’s Holy name! I will be 72 soon and I’d love to have this precious matter taken care asap please!! lol.. Time is short I know! (If anyone know a assembly in my area (3600 Lemay Ferry Rd) in St. Louis, Mo, please email me at yahsmoney@gmail.com MessiYAH will bless you for saving a sincere soul! Thanks a million! A lady in prayer. Amein. Shalom. (Sent 10-19-19 11:58 pm).
While no one comes to mind right away, we can always baptize you if you were able to come to Holts Summit MO. We will let you know if we figure something else out!
I’m in butte montana how do I get baptised in yahshuas name
Well, you could always plan a visit to Holts Summit MO, we would be happy to do it. Sadly, we do not know of anyone in your area.
Anyone I can contact in NYC? For Baptism
Sadly we are not aware of anyone in the NYC area that immerses into Yahshua’s name.
where can i find a Yahweh church near my home? i live in Montreal City, Canada, province Quebec.
I am sad to say I am not familiar with anyone up in your area. If I come across anyone I’ll point them in your direction.
My name is Alex Woody and I want to get baptized to please, I’m living in Tucson Arizona and my phone number is 520 809 3858 please I’ve been waiting a long time May Yahweh bless you and keep you
Shalom Alex, We typically baptize people when they come to visit. I we do not have the staff to travel and do baptisms that way. You are always welcome to pay a visit and we will be happy to make accommodations for when you are here.
Shalom I would like to take advantage of your offer. When would be the best time to visit to get baptized?
Well, anytime you can make it really. However, I would recommend coming during one of the Feasts so you can not only be baptized, but also participate in the feast with us! The spring feasts are a GREAT time to visit, as the weather is nicer (We Baptize outside) and we have Feast of Unleavened Bread at that time.
Hello I would like to be baptized into Yeshua, I’m in Mesquite Texas. Please call me 469-508-8722 and sorry I’m so late, I came upon your page, looking for information about getting baptized and thought you could help.
While you are obviously welcome to come up to Holts Summit MO and be baptized, there is an assembly in Cisco TX that will baptize you. https://www.facebook.com/aoycisco/
I live in Orlando,Florida. And I’m trying to find a Church that can baptize me in the name of Yeshua. I can’t find one, can you help me?
Thank you so much
Patricia Colvin
While I don’t know of anyone personally in FL, there is a website you can check. Please note you have to reach out and verify who these people are as we do not have any affiliation with them. https://www.eliyah.com/fellowship/map_search.php?state=Florida
Iam strugling….. there are new bibles printed with name yeshua which is correct yeshua or yahshua plese help me to understan thank you
https://yrm.org/lets-put-yah-back-yeshua/
I would like to be immersed in the name of YAHUSHA HA’MASHIACH in living water, not a pool, not an indoor fabrication, living water like a river, ocean, lake etc. because I have the reasonable ability to do so. I know he is the way, the truth, and the life, and the eth Kingdom is at hand. Seriously, you have no idea how happy it makes me to find a place teachings this. Much research on this had do be done on my own as I was ready and willing to receive. What a blessing, and may blessing and peace… Read more »
hi, i am from ghana. do you have a branch here or anywhere in africa?
We know of a group in Kenya. https://www.facebook.com/groups/763540430493868/
Anyone in montana
Is there anybody in Oklahoma to baptize in the name of Yahshua?
Is there anyone in the New England area providing Baptisms
The closest place I know if is in PA https://www.facebook.com/Yahwehs-Frystown-Assembly-192985047378975/
I am a firm believer in Yahshua, I really want to be baptized in His Name. I live in Niagara Falls, NY. Where can I be baptized in Yahshua name?
You are obviously welcome to come out here and visit and we would baptize you. However, there is a place in PA that would probably help you out! They are the closest I know of. https://www.facebook.com/Yahwehs-Frystown-Assembly-192985047378975/
Being raised in the Baptist church, I am taught that Physical Immersion is not needed for Salvation. Your teaching seems to say that it is needed. I need help, because I am not sure what to believe.
I would point you to another article on baptism. hhttp://yrm.org/if-you-seek-baptism/
hi how are you doing do you have a london ministry?
Sadly, we do not. We know of folks all over the world who worship with us online. But we are unaware of any physical locations.
J was the last alphabet added to hebrew,but yashua is the same to be Jesus,we should not be deceive brother
Using the name of Jesus is the correct one, yahushua is for hebrew and for their languages but when we come English,we are meant to use JESUS CHRIST,Every trybe have the name of Jesus in different form okay
That is not how names work. If you name is Jacob, That is your name. Period. No matter where you go, your name doesn’t change.
Jesus is NOT the English form of Yahshua. Joshua is the English form of Messiah’s name.
http://yrm.org/but-i-speak-english/
Where can I find someone to baptize my family in the name of Yahshua? I’m currently located in Oklahoma
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There is no church in California to get baptized in his name.
Hi my name is Dierdrea Sterling. I live in Brampton, Ontario, Canada and I would like to be baptized in Yahshua’s name. How can you arrange that for me. Is there a ministry here or close by that can baptize me. Thank you very much.
Sadly I do not know of any group in Canada that baptizes in the proper name of Yahshua.
Hello looking for my family and my self to be baptized in Orlando Florida, but will travel really any where near. Thanks in advance.
My name is Leslie Chalmers, I live in Wichita, KS and was really wanting to be baptized. I have a 4 year old as well needing to be baptized. I don’t mind traveling.
We would be blessed to have you and your daughter. We would recommend reading this first: http://yrm.org/if-you-seek-baptism/
Then we would recommend having a counseling call with Elder Alan. you can reach us at yrmstaff@gmail.com!
That’s great! I will be reaching out, thanks.
Anyone close to Tucson Arizona? Looking to baptize a whole family of 5 people
Can you please baptize me in the name of Yahusha?? I feel I’ve been led to get this done properly and I would be so great full 🙏
Where are you located?
Hi, I have been following YRM for a bit and to commit fully I would like to get baptized soon. I live in Alberta Canada, can you please give me a location that is close to me to go for baptism. If there’s no place in Canada then let me know the closest place to me in USA.
Thank you and May Yahweh bless you all for the good works!
Shalom, Sadly I am un aware of anywhere close by, even on our side of the border. Obviously, you are welcome to come visit us. But we are located in Holts Summit MO. It is a pretty long journey!
what was Jesus name in Aramaic
I need too know where too get bapised in yesuaha
Where are you from?
Is there someone in or near Panama City, Florida that could baptize me in the name of Yahshuah?
Do you believe in the holy trinity?
Our stance on the Trinity can be found here: https://yrm.org/identifying-father-son-holy-spirit/
Hi in the Name of Yashuah -Jesus!
How about the Sabbath ? what are your teachings actually, apart from the Yashuah name?
I think these will help you see where we stand on the Sabbath:
https://yrm.org/honor-sabbath-day/
https://yrm.org/sabbath-keeping-answering-arguments/
Really Wish you all had a ministry in Texas. I am here in the DFW area and would love to find a bible believing, Sabbath keeping, fellowship and be rebaptized in the Messiah’s Hebrew name.
The closest I know of Is in Cisco, TX. They do not follow the same yearly calendar but observe the weekly Sabbath. They are a good group if you are looking for Baptism as well. Halleluyah.org
Not trying to challenge what you believe and I’m asking this in the upmost respect. You quote Paul baptizing in Acts 19. If Acts was originally written in Greek, the name Jesus was Iesus, which was how it was stated. So did Paul baptize in the name of Iesus?
The Messiah had a Hebrew name, while it might have been translated and written down as Iesus. The fact remains that His name was NOT Greek originally. Also, there are many indicators that the NT was written originally in Hebrew/Aramaic and translated to Greek sometime later. I would be willing to bet that Paul knew and used the Messiah’s Hebrew name. As Iesus would not be written down for around 100-300 years.
The simple truth is it results from lousy linguistics and poor 1-to-1 translation.
Check out this chart, which shows how people arrived at the name Jesus.
https://yrm.org/jesus/