How Do You Spell ANTIPEDOBAPTIST?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪpˈɛdəbˌaptɪst] (IPA)

Antipedobaptist is a term used to refer to a person who opposes the practice of infant baptism. The word is spelled according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˌæntiːpɛdə(ʊ)ˈbæptɪst/. The first syllable "anti" means "opposing" while the second syllable "pedo" refers to "child". The third syllable "baptist" specifies the religious group who baptize adults. Although the word is seldom used in common language, it is still prevalent in theological studies and religious discussions.

ANTIPEDOBAPTIST Meaning and Definition

1. Antipedobaptist refers to an individual or a member of a religious group who opposes or rejects the practice of infant baptism, usually in favor of believer's baptism. The term is derived from the combination of the Latin word "anti," meaning against, and the Greek word "pedobaptist," which translates to "child baptizer."

   Antipedobaptists, also known as "pædobaptist dissenters," hold the belief that baptism should only be administered to adult believers who have made a conscious decision to accept the faith. They argue that infant baptism lacks scriptural support and that true discipleship and understanding of the faith can only be attained by consenting adults.

   Antipedobaptist groups have historically included various denominations and sects that reject the practice of infant baptism, such as Baptists, Anabaptists, and some branches of the Reformed tradition. These groups emphasize the importance of a personal commitment to the faith and view the act of baptism as a public declaration of one's faith in Jesus Christ and a symbol of spiritual rebirth.

   It is worth noting that while antipedobaptists may oppose infant baptism, their rejection of it does not detract from the importance they place on the sacrament. They consider adult baptism as an equally significant ritual that represents a believer's initiation into the community of faith and their commitment to a Christian way of life.

Common Misspellings for ANTIPEDOBAPTIST

• zntipedobaptist
• sntipedobaptist
• wntipedobaptist
• qntipedobaptist
• abtipedobaptist
• amtipedobaptist
• ajtipedobaptist
• ahtipedobaptist
• anripedobaptist
• anfipedobaptist
• angipedobaptist
• anyipedobaptist
• an6ipedobaptist
• an5ipedobaptist
• antupedobaptist
• antjpedobaptist
• antkpedobaptist
• antopedobaptist
• ant9pedobaptist
• ant8pedobaptist

Etymology of ANTIPEDOBAPTIST

The word "Antipedobaptist" is derived from the fusion of several elements:

1. "Anti-" is a prefix derived from the Greek word "anti", meaning "against" or "opposite".

2. "Pedobaptist" is composed of two parts: "pedo" and "baptist".

- "Pedo" comes from the Greek word "pais" or "paidos" which means "child".

- "Baptist" refers to a person who practices or believes in baptizing individuals. The term "baptism" itself derives from the Greek word "baptizein", meaning "to immerse or cleanse".

Similar spelling words for ANTIPEDOBAPTIST

• antipaedobaptist,
• antipædobaptist.