baptism
n. ceremonial immersion into water, initiatory rite of the Christian Church; purification by submergence | ||||
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Baptism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Baptism
(v. i.)
The act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring.
(v. i.)
The act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring.
| WordNet 2.0 |
baptism
Noun
1. a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"
(hypernym) sacrament
(hyponym) affusion
(derivation) baptize, baptise, christen
Noun
1. a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"
(hypernym) sacrament
(hyponym) affusion
(derivation) baptize, baptise, christen
| The Devil's Dictionary |
BAPTISM
Baptism, (n.)
A sacred rite of such efficacy that he who finds himself in heaven without having undergone it will be unhappy forever. It is performed with water in two ways -- by immersion, or plunging, and by aspersion, or sprinkling.
But whether the plan of immersion
Is better than simple aspersion
Let those immersed
And those aspersed
Decide by the Authorized Version,
And by matching their agues tertian.
G.J.
Baptism, (n.)
A sacred rite of such efficacy that he who finds himself in heaven without having undergone it will be unhappy forever. It is performed with water in two ways -- by immersion, or plunging, and by aspersion, or sprinkling.
But whether the plan of immersion
Is better than simple aspersion
Let those immersed
And those aspersed
Decide by the Authorized Version,
And by matching their agues tertian.
G.J.
| The Phrase Finder |
Baptism of fire
Meaning
An ordeal or martyrdom. Often applied to a soldier's first experience of battle.
Origin
From the practise of martyrdom by burning.
Meaning
An ordeal or martyrdom. Often applied to a soldier's first experience of battle.
Origin
From the practise of martyrdom by burning.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
baptism
baptism
\bap"tism\ (&?;), n. [oe. baptim, baptem, oe. baptesme, batisme, f. baptême, l. baptisma, fr. gr. &?;, fr. &?; to baptize, fr. &?; to dip in water, akin to &?; deep, skr. gāh to dip, bathe, v. i.] the act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of christ. this is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring.
similar words(4)
blood baptism
lay baptism
hypothetical baptism
clinical baptism
baptism
\bap"tism\ (&?;), n. [oe. baptim, baptem, oe. baptesme, batisme, f. baptême, l. baptisma, fr. gr. &?;, fr. &?; to baptize, fr. &?; to dip in water, akin to &?; deep, skr. gāh to dip, bathe, v. i.] the act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of christ. this is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring.
similar words(4)
blood baptism
lay baptism
hypothetical baptism
clinical baptism
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Cynfedydd
Cynfedydd = n. first baptism
Cynfedydd = n. first baptism
| Dream Dictionary |
Baptism
To dream of baptism, signifies that your character needs strengthening by the practice of temperance in advocating your opinions to the disparagement of your friends.
To dream that you are an applicant, signifies that you will humiliate your inward self for public favor.
To dream that you see John the Baptist baptizing Christ in the Jordan, denotes that you will have a desperate mental struggle between yielding yourself to labor in meagre capacity for the sustenance of others, or follow desires which might lead you into wealth and exclusiveness.
To see the Holy Ghost descending on Christ, is significant of resignation to duty and abnegation of self.
If you are being baptized with the Holy Ghost and fire, means that you will be thrown into a state of terror over being discovered in some lustful engagement.
To dream of baptism, signifies that your character needs strengthening by the practice of temperance in advocating your opinions to the disparagement of your friends.
To dream that you are an applicant, signifies that you will humiliate your inward self for public favor.
To dream that you see John the Baptist baptizing Christ in the Jordan, denotes that you will have a desperate mental struggle between yielding yourself to labor in meagre capacity for the sustenance of others, or follow desires which might lead you into wealth and exclusiveness.
To see the Holy Ghost descending on Christ, is significant of resignation to duty and abnegation of self.
If you are being baptized with the Holy Ghost and fire, means that you will be thrown into a state of terror over being discovered in some lustful engagement.
| Glossary of Genealogy Terms |
baptism
The ceremony or sacrament of admitting a person into Christianity or a specific Christian church by dipping the person in water or pouring or sprinkling water on them;
The ceremony or sacrament of admitting a person into Christianity or a specific Christian church by dipping the person in water or pouring or sprinkling water on them;
Baptism Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rakefet |
Baptism
Baptism [from Greek baptizein to sprinkle] Ceremonial of purification with water; one of the sacraments in the Christian churches, by which persons are initiated into the visible Church of Christ. It consists in either immersion in water or sprinkling with water, according to the practice of different churches. In the Protestant Churches it is "the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace," accepted as a necessary preliminary to the other sacraments, and even as essential to salvation. In the Roman Catholic Church it carries remission of sin both original and actual. It existed in pre-Christian times among Jews and pagans, practiced in Chaldea, Egypt, India, Greece, Africa, Polynesia, North America, and ancient Europe, among others.
Mystically speaking, there are two baptisms: that of water and that of fire; the former pertaining to the plane of matter, the latter to that of spirit. In the New Testament, John the Baptist says: "I baptize you with water, but a greater than I shall come, who will baptize you with fire." Jesus instructs Nicodemus as to the two births: the birth of water and the birth of the spirit. Baptism was therefore a ceremonial pertaining to an inferior degree of initiation.
Baptism [from Greek baptizein to sprinkle] Ceremonial of purification with water; one of the sacraments in the Christian churches, by which persons are initiated into the visible Church of Christ. It consists in either immersion in water or sprinkling with water, according to the practice of different churches. In the Protestant Churches it is "the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace," accepted as a necessary preliminary to the other sacraments, and even as essential to salvation. In the Roman Catholic Church it carries remission of sin both original and actual. It existed in pre-Christian times among Jews and pagans, practiced in Chaldea, Egypt, India, Greece, Africa, Polynesia, North America, and ancient Europe, among others.
Mystically speaking, there are two baptisms: that of water and that of fire; the former pertaining to the plane of matter, the latter to that of spirit. In the New Testament, John the Baptist says: "I baptize you with water, but a greater than I shall come, who will baptize you with fire." Jesus instructs Nicodemus as to the two births: the birth of water and the birth of the spirit. Baptism was therefore a ceremonial pertaining to an inferior degree of initiation.
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Baptism
It is well known that ablution or bathing was common in most ancient nations as a preparation for prayers and sacrifice or as expiatory of sin. In warm countries this connection is probably even closer than in colder climates; and hence the frequency of ablution in the religious rites throughout the East. Baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is the rite or ordinance by which persons are admitted into the Church of Christ. It is the public profession of faith and discipleship. Baptism signifies-
→ A confession of faith in Christ;
→ A cleansing or washing of the soul from sin;
→ A death to sin and a new life in righteousness. The mode and subjects of baptism being much-controverted subjects, each one can best study them in the works devoted to those questions. The command to baptize was co-extensive with the command to preach the gospel. All nations were to be evangelized; and they were to be made disciples, admitted into the fellowship of Christ's religion, by baptism. (Matthew 28:19) It appears to have been a kind of transition from the Jewish baptism to the Christian. The distinction between John's baptism and Christian baptism appears in the case of Apollos, (Acts 18:26,27) and of the disciples at Ephesus mentioned (Acts 19:1-6) We cannot but draw from this history the inference that in Christian baptism there was a deeper spiritual significance.
It is well known that ablution or bathing was common in most ancient nations as a preparation for prayers and sacrifice or as expiatory of sin. In warm countries this connection is probably even closer than in colder climates; and hence the frequency of ablution in the religious rites throughout the East. Baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is the rite or ordinance by which persons are admitted into the Church of Christ. It is the public profession of faith and discipleship. Baptism signifies-
→ A confession of faith in Christ;
→ A cleansing or washing of the soul from sin;
→ A death to sin and a new life in righteousness. The mode and subjects of baptism being much-controverted subjects, each one can best study them in the works devoted to those questions. The command to baptize was co-extensive with the command to preach the gospel. All nations were to be evangelized; and they were to be made disciples, admitted into the fellowship of Christ's religion, by baptism. (Matthew 28:19) It appears to have been a kind of transition from the Jewish baptism to the Christian. The distinction between John's baptism and Christian baptism appears in the case of Apollos, (Acts 18:26,27) and of the disciples at Ephesus mentioned (Acts 19:1-6) We cannot but draw from this history the inference that in Christian baptism there was a deeper spiritual significance.
| Official Christianity Glossary for Introduction to Religion |
Baptism
In its most basic form, baptism is a ritual which a person is immersed in water. This immersion has had several different meanings. (1) The baptism of John the Baptist was developed before Jesus started his ministry. It was for the forgiveness of an individual's sins . (2) Christian baptism is primarily a conversion ceremony that brings a person into the Christian religion, after a confession of faith in Christ. (3) In most churches, baptism has become a sacrament . (4) Some churches have developed a baptism ritual in which a person is spinkled with water rather than immersed. (5) Sprinkling is often done to infants before they are old enough to make a confession of faith. In this case, most churches hold that when the child reaches adulthood they must confirm their beliefs.
In its most basic form, baptism is a ritual which a person is immersed in water. This immersion has had several different meanings. (1) The baptism of John the Baptist was developed before Jesus started his ministry. It was for the forgiveness of an individual's sins . (2) Christian baptism is primarily a conversion ceremony that brings a person into the Christian religion, after a confession of faith in Christ. (3) In most churches, baptism has become a sacrament . (4) Some churches have developed a baptism ritual in which a person is spinkled with water rather than immersed. (5) Sprinkling is often done to infants before they are old enough to make a confession of faith. In this case, most churches hold that when the child reaches adulthood they must confirm their beliefs.
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Tebaliah
baptism, or goodness, of the Lord
baptism, or goodness, of the Lord
Baptism Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
BAPTISM
(1) A Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community; (2) A non-Christian rite using water for ritual purification.
(1) A Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community; (2) A non-Christian rite using water for ritual purification.
Baptism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Baptism
Baptism, from Greek (baptízô), is a religious act of purification by water usually associated with admission to membership or fullness of membership of Christianity.
The Greek-English Lexicon of Liddell and Scott gives the primary meaning of the word , from which the English word baptism is derived, as dip, plunge, but indicates, citing , that it was used also to mean perform ablutions.
By analogy, the English word "baptism" is used of any ceremony, trial, or experience by which one is initiated, purified, or given a name. See Other initiation ceremonies below.
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