Subject: Holy Spirit without evidence of tongues? |
Bible Note: ... continuing In Luke 11:38, the word "wash" is the Greek word baptizo which also ordinarily is translated as "baptize." Likewise, in Hebrews 9:10 we of divers washings. The word "washings" is the Greek word baptismos which also is usually translated "baptism." Note that in all these passages the English words wash and washing are the same words as the Greek words which can be transliterated "baptize" or "baptism." The context of each of these These passages, therefore, show us that in the Bible the word "baptize" means to wash or cleanse or purify. Verses clearly shows that the word "washing" is a correct translation. Furthermore, there is no implication of dipping or immersion. For example, "tables" (Mark 7:4) are not dipped or immersed to clean them. These passages, therefore, show us that in the Bible the word "baptize" means to wash or cleanse or purify. This agrees with what we read in Hebrews 9:10, which declares that these Old Testament washings (and the Pharisees were attempting to keep as perfectly as possible the Old Testament ceremonial laws), stood only as carnal ordinances. It might also be noted that the Greek words baptizo or baptismos are never translated "dip" or "immerse." This is in complete harmony with the principle that the idea of immersion is never used as a synonym for salvation. We may thus be assured that baptizo means to wash or cleanse. As we continue this study, we shall see to a much greater degree how true this is. To me it is very clear ... note that I grew up as a Baptist. Searcher |