An extract from the message below states ". . .which is the actual meaning of the Greek word "baptizo" - to immerse"
May I suggest that you verify your Greek interpretation from Koine Greek sources rather than Classical Greek. There are actually Two (2) different Greek words, which can be verified by a 900 BC document in which both words are used each meaning two different things, however, both represent two individual steps in one continuous process. No Theological agenda, of any kind, is attached to either word in the 900 BC document. The same Koine Greek language was later used in the Septuagint Translation. Charles -----Original Message----- From: Jerry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 1:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Baptism and Christening It really becomes a matter of one's religious beliefs as to whether the terms are the same. Most of the evangelical Christian churches do not use the term christening because they believe the Bible only teaches adult baptism and normally by immersion, which is the actual meaning of the Greek word "baptizo" - to immerse. Not wanting to introduce any controversy on that - everyone has to be persuaded in their own minds and according to their own beliefs, but that is "perhaps" why it is better to use the term baptism, rather than christening, as it covers it for both belief systems. And in the event it doesn't, then you can simply add your own event and call it whatever you think is appropriate. Jerry - MerriamFamilyTree.org Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
