The biblical record and the early Church Fathers' writings show that the apostles obeyed Jesus' commandment in Matthew 28:18-20 to make disciples for him through water baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Regarding traditions, the traditions taught by the apostles are not in any way erroneous.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, either by an oral statement or by a letter of ours.
1 Corinthians 11:2 I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold fast to the traditions, just as I handed them on to you.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 We instruct you, brothers, in the name of [our] Lord Jesus Christ, to shun any brother who conducts himself in a disorderly way and not according to the tradition they received from us.
The Didache, also known as The Lord's Teaching Through the Twelve Apostles to the Nations (written in the first century AD):
Chapter 7. Concerning Baptism
And concerning baptism, baptize this way: Having first said all these things, baptize into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 in living water. But if you have not living water, baptize into other water; and if you can not in cold, in warm. But if you have not either, pour out water thrice upon the head into the name of Father and Son and Holy Spirit. But before the baptism let the baptizer fast, and the baptized, and whatever others can; but you shall order the baptized to fast one or two days before. (CHURCH FATHERS: The Didache)
I pray that you will be blessed also.
The actual detailed biblical accounts reveal the apostles never wavered from baptizing in the singular name of Jesus. Why? Because upon obedience to water baptism in His name people are actually being buried with Jesus and breaking forth from the waters of baptism as a new creation IN Christ Jesus. (Romans. 6:3-6) The NT spiritual rebirth experience parallels the natural birth process designed by God Himself. And without the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ none could hope to experience it.
After conception and prior to exiting the water of the mother's womb the baby turns, this is a picture of one's turning toward God in repentance. Those who are willing to obey God are buried WITH JESUS in the water's of baptism and break forth as a child of God having taken on the family name. (Ephesians 3:15)
I recently attended the Jesus Tent Revival in Staunton, Virginia where God opened the eyes of about 200 people who were baptized, and some rebaptized upon seeing the truth as expressed in the word of God. Revelation is spreading all across the world as the end draws near.
Sadly, many fail to realize they have been following a tradition that contradicts the actions of the apostles. And the word reveals there are dire consequences for those who refuse to obey God. Partial obedience is in fact disobedience.
Please consider what the detailed water baptism accounts reveal:
Acts 2:38-39
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and
be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 8:12-17
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only
they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Acts 10:43-48
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
And
he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 11:13-14
And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.
Acts 19:2-6 (Disciples who did not realize they had to water baptized in Jesus name)
He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
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 Christ Jesus.
When they heard this,
they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
Acts 22:14-16 (Paul's water baptism)
And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and
be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
