1. Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ
To do something “in the name of Jesus” involves doing it by His authority, with His permission, AND for the right reason. This principle is easily understood when we consider other things we are to do in Jesus’ name, such as charitable deeds, withdrawing fellowship and prayer. In order to be baptized “in the name of Jesus” we must be baptized for the right reason!
Acts 2:38

2. Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ
To do something in the name of Jesus involves doing it by His authority and for the reason that He has assigned.
If we do not do what He has asked, for the reason He has asked, does He accept it?

3. Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ
Consider some other things we are to do in the name of Jesus:
Charitable deeds (Mark 9:41; Matthew 6:1)
Withdrawing (1 Corinthians 5:4-5; Thessalonians 3:6; 3 John 9-10)
Praying (Eph.5:20; James 4:3; 1 John 5:14,16)
Just because people claim to have done something in the name of Jesus, doesn’t mean they have! (Matt. 7:22-23; Col. 3:17)

4. Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ
In order to be baptized in the name of Jesus one must…
Believe in Jesus (Acts 8:37)
Be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Be baptized to wash away sins (Acts 22:16)
Be baptized to put on Christ (Galatians 3:27)
Baptism for the wrong reason is not baptism in the name of Jesus! (Acts 19:1-7)

5. “And now why are you waiting
“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” (Acts 22:16)