The Didache, also known as, "The Teaching of the Twelve, was accepted and circulated as sacred Scripture by a significant portion of the ancient church. We do not know for certain who wrote this book and although it is quite possible it actually was produced by the Apostles, it is more likely a book written by others which intends to describe their teachings. It is also possible that it was compiled by those who were taught directly by the apostles. The Didache contains a certain flavour very similar to the Synoptic gospels, the book of Acts, and the book of James.

In this book, "Almighty God" is recognized as the Father and their "Lord" is Jesus His servant. The word "servant" is a unique Greek word which actually means "servant-child." We do not have an equivalent word in the English language. In the context of the Didache, it means "servant-son." The concept of Jesus as a "servant-son" is very typical of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts. God Almighty is presented here as the Father and Jesus His Son is his servant

Here we also see a reference to baptism in the name of God the Father, the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit. As with Matthew 28:19 there no reason whatsoever to impose the label "God" upon this group of three, but take these words to refer to the one God, Jesus His Son, and God's Holy Spirit, recognizing the authority ("name") of God given to the Son through the Holy Spirit.

And concerning baptism, baptize as follows: Having first said all these things, baptize into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in living water. But if you have no living water, baptize into other water. And if you cannot do so in cold water, do so in warm. But if you have neither, pour out water three times 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 whoever else is able, but you shall order the baptized to fast one or two days before. (7).

We thank You, our Father, for the holy vine of David Your servant, which You made known to us through Jesus Your servant. To You be the glory for ever.(9).

We thank You, our Father, for the life and knowledge which You made known to us through Jesus Your servant, to You be the glory for ever. Even as this broken bread was scattered over the hills, and was gathered together and became one, so let Your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your Kingdom. for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever. (9).

We thank You, Holy Father, for Your holy name you that made to tabernacle in our hearts, and for the knowledge and faith and immortality, which you revealed to us through Jesus Your servant. Glory to You forever and ever. You, Almighty Lord, have created all things for Your own name's sake, You gave food food and drink to men for enjoyment, that they might give thanks to You, but to us You freely gave spiritual food and drink and life eternal through Your servant. Above all things we thank You for the mightiness of Your power. Glory to You forever and ever. (10).