When Baptism is administered according to Christ’s command in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, this means that the true God Himself baptizes and receives the one baptized into communion with Himself and makes him a partaker of all His grace.
Ex. 20:24: In all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Luther: “To be baptized in the name of God is to be baptized not by men, but by God Himself. Therefore, although it is performed by human hands, it is nevertheless truly God’s own work.”
