The transliteration of baptizo

I would think it is because the real meaning of the word is "Baptism". Not until after the first century did Baptism take on new meanings by baby sprinklers, adult sprinklers and pouring.

The real meaning of Baptism IS immersion. It has just been corrupted. Baptism means more than immerse. It means a public showing that the person agrees with the doctrine being taught by the group that does the Baptising.

Baptism was not new in Christianity. It was used by many Jewish groups and people baptised by John the Baptist were simply giving a public showing that they accepted his doctrine. This is why many (or most) Baptists relate baptism to local church membership, because it shows the person accepts the doctrines taught by that local body of believers. If you cannot show that you accept the doctrine, then it hard to become a member. ...and of course, the person must have salvation before Baptism (which is, by default, part of the belief).

Therefore, if Baptism should be changed to indicate immersion by water, (at least where it is referring to water), then it probably should say "Baptism by immersion", so that the full meaning is expressed. Just dunking would not accurately describe what is going on. Yes, with historical changes in the meaning of Baptism, it might be a good idea to clarify. But, where do you end accurate translation and begin providing opinion. Even though it is true.

Would this be a good example of literal translation verses dynamic translation?

Just my thoughts on the matter.......

Others?

 

I believe people are now stressing immersion,both to follow the Biblical method of baptizing,and to get away from the alterations practiced by the wide world of pseudo-christianity.

BTW, how many of you have tried to show a christianette the REAL way to Christ? I've been more successful with agnostics, Moslems, and the common complacent American than I have w/JWs, LDSs, SDAs, etc.

 

It truly is a problem of the English tongue we are talking about here. In both Dutch and German the same word is used both for the 'sacrament' of baptism and immersing for example a piece of bread in gravy. Dopen/taufen = to dip, to baptise, to immerse.