Matthew 28:19 shows that the ____ are active in our salvation.

• A. Angels
• B. God the Father
• C. Jesus Alone
• D. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that salvation is accomplished by the activity of the Triune God. Matthew 28:19 records Jesus' command to baptize believers “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This formula explicitly names all three Persons, signaling their shared authority and participation in salvation. Each Person plays a role: the Father plans and sends the mission, the Son accomplishes redemption through His incarnation, death, and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit applies that redemption by regenerating, uniting believers to Christ, and empowering them to live out their faith. The use of a single name for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit also highlights their unity in essence and purpose, not separate or competing powers. So while one person might be emphasized in different parts of Scripture, this verse shows that all three are active in bringing a person to faith, baptism, and new life in Christ. The other options don’t fit because they don’t reflect the explicit inclusion and authority of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as described in this passage.