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1 | What does baptism consist? | 1 John 5:6 | stjones | 113692 | ||
Hi, Rowdy; Just as a point of reference, the American Heritage dictionary online gives the following etymology of "baptize": "Middle English baptizen, from Old French baptiser, from Late Latin baptzre, from Greek baptizein, from baptein, to dip." My Webster's New International Dictionary (2nd Ed. 1934, paper) gives a lengthier but similar history. At any rate, I don't know if King James was tempted by the Devil or not (I suppose he was; we all are). But I doubt he ordered anybody to invent a new pidgin-Greek word since the English word (and its nearly identical French predecessor) already existed well before the issuance of the original King James in 1611. It appears the "historical documents" are wrong about this, so I wonder if they may not be wrong about other aspects of this story as well. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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2 | What does baptism consist? | 1 John 5:6 | Rowdy | 113805 | ||
I just looked up the following website and confirmed at least a few other people with a similar view of baptism as mine. http://www.riveroflifeworship.com/baptism.htm I must admit, I do think we're spending entirely too much time on such an elementary subject that seems so clear from the whole of God's Word. I emphasize we must take all of God's Word on all the many different subjects discussed on this Forum or any other Biblical discussions. But I still pray for God's blessings on you. |
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