2006-06-15 21:13:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
yes i believe so
2006-06-15 21:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by hatingmsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also considered essential that the Trinitarian formula is used; thus they do not accept as valid baptisms of non-Trinitarian churches such as Oneness Pentecostals. There was an ancient controversy over baptism using the formula that Oneness Pentecostals use, with some ancient authorities holding it to be valid. However, this was motivated by the apparent use of that formula at some places in scripture, not by anti-Trinitarian intentions (which would certainly be considered an invalidation of the baptism, regardless of the superficial validity of the formula). The most significant part, some theologians have argued, is not so much the Trinitarian wording, as the Trinitarian intention, and the recognition that the baptism involves all three Persons.
Another condition is that water be used. Some Christian groups historically have rejected the use of water for baptism, for example the Albigensians. These baptisms would not be valid, nor would a baptism in which some other liquid was used. However, the Church has determined that emergency baptism performed with a liquid other than water (only where water is not available) is vaild. In one such case, antifreeze from a car radiator was used under extraordinary necessity, and declared valid.
Baptisms is the correct plural form of baptism.
2006-06-16 04:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is a singular noun, baptisms is correct if there is more than one baptism. For example, Baptism will be held on the first Sunday of the month. Because everyone in the parish had triplets, there will be three baptisms held next month.
2006-06-16 11:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no plural form for baptism, it's just baptism that's all
2006-06-15 23:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a former baptist, we often had statements in our church calendar, monthly newsletter, etc. of the sort: we had 2 baptisms last Sunday or we had 6 baptisms in March.
"baptisms" is the correct plural
2006-06-16 15:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Just add the "s". You could also use "baptism ceremonies" as plural if you are still unsure about it. Hope that helps.
2006-06-15 21:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Greg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, baptisms is correct.
2006-06-17 10:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you add an s
2006-06-15 21:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by duuh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋