baptism
71Baptism of believers — ; believers Baptism This term refers to the belief of some Protestant churches that Baptism should only be conferred on adults who are able to make a personal act of faith …
72Baptism of infants — ; infant Baptism Following a centuries old tradition, Baptism is conferred upon infants whose parents are Christian; Christian parents and godparents make a profession of faith on behalf of children who are to be baptized and pledge to bring… …
73baptism of fire — Date: 1633 1. an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal; especially a soldier s first exposure to enemy fire 2. a spiritual baptism by a gift of the Holy Spirit often used in allusion to Acts 2:3 4; Matthew 3:11 (Revised… …
74baptism for the dead — the baptism of a living person in the place of and for the sake of one who has died unbaptized: now practiced chiefly by Mormons. * * * …
75baptism of fire — noun The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat Having to deal with a bomb scare on his first day was a real baptism of fire for John. See Also: throw in the deep end, acid test …
76Baptism of Fire — A difficult situation that a company or individual experiences that will result in either success or failure. Examples include Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), a new CEO hired to manage a struggling company, and hostile takeover attempts. A… …
77Baptism for the dead — Only mentioned in 1 Cor. 15:29. This expression as used by the apostle may be equivalent to saying, He who goes through a baptism of blood in order to join a glorified church which has no existence [i.e., if the dead rise not] is a fool. Some… …
78Baptism of Christ — The scene depicts the establishment of baptism as a sacrament, when Christ stands in the River Jordan and his cousin, St. John the Baptist, pours water over his head as a purifying ritual. Then God the Father appears in the heavens and… …
79Baptism, Adult — See Adult Baptism …
80Baptism, Infant — See Infant Baptism …
