by David Allen | Feb 23, 2015 | Baptist, Bible, Theology
In each case in the New Testament where the Greek word baptidzō (to baptize) is used, language, contextual considerations, and logic itself dictate that immersion is intended. It has often been argued against immersion that there was insufficient water in Jerusalem on...
by David Allen | Feb 16, 2015 | Baptist, Bible, Scripture References, Theology
Bauer, Arndt, Gingrich and Danker list the following meanings for baptizō: “dip, immerse, dip oneself, wash.” The word is used in non-Christian literature to mean “plunge, sink, drench, overwhelm.” Three major uses are listed: (1) of Jewish ritual washings –...
by David Allen | Feb 6, 2015 | Baptist, Bible, Theology
The past sixty years have witnessed quite an upsurge of interest in the subject of baptism among Protestant denominations.[1] When it comes to Baptists and their treatment of baptism, both doctrinally and in practice, the 20th century was a period of significant...