p. 85 | SYNOPSIS OF BAPTISM by H. A. St. John

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 16, 1876

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 47, No. 11.

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SYNOPSIS OF BAPTISM.

By H. A. St. John

1. Baptize, {Dip. Plunge. Immerse.} 34 Greek Lexicons Matt. 28 : 19.

2. Down into the water, Acts 8 : 38.

3. Up out of the water, Acts 8 : 39.

4. Much water, John 3 : 23.

5. In Jordan, Matt. 3 : 6.

6. Buried, Rom. 6 : 4.

7. Planted, Rom. 6 : 5.

Sprinkling or Pouring? No, NEVER.

Immersion? Yes, CLEARLY.

All ancient versions previous to the 9th century, sixteen in number, use a word signifying IMMERSE.

Since the 9th century twenty versions say IMMERSE.

All English translations that do not use the word baptize, say IMMERSE.

Here are some of them.—1. Emphatic Diaglott. 2. Wilson. 3. Anderson. 4. Whiting. 5. Geo. Campbell. 6. Lackman. 7. Tregelles. 8. Sawyer. 9. American Bible Union.

What is the duty of the sinner? “Repent, and be baptized, every one.” Acts 2 : 38.

What is the duty of the Christian minister? Make disciples, baptize, and teach. Matt. 28 : 19, 20. H. A. ST. JOHN.