James, Mark, and the Power of an Unpolished Finish If you’ve ever reached the end of the book of James or the Gospel of Mark and felt slightly jolted — as if someone closed the story before you were ready — you’re not alone. Both books come to a surprisingly […]
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It’s a question many Christians wrestle with: Does my sin cause God to change his plans for me, or even deny me the blessings he intended? The answer, as the Bible shows us, is both reassuring and sobering. God’s sovereign plans will ultimately succeed — no human failure can overthrow […]
Read More Originally Michael Frost – https://mikefrost.net/the-way-you-tell-the-story-of-god-matters/ I have noted previously that Christians need to learn to tell their own spiritual autobiographies more effectively. I wrote, “Less and less people want to listen to religious lectures or church sermons, but they’ll listen to stories from your spiritual autobiography if you can tell […]
Read More The Bible is more than just a historical text or a compilation of religious teachings. It is a unified narrative through many smaller books in which God reveals His character, His purposes, and His plan for creation. From the opening chapters of Genesis to the final visions of Revelation, the […]
Read More Originally Michael Frost – https://mikefrost.net/the-way-you-tell-the-story-of-god-matters/ I have noted previously that Christians need to learn to tell their own spiritual autobiographies more effectively. I wrote, “Less and less people want to listen to religious lectures or church sermons, but they’ll listen to stories from your spiritual autobiography if you can tell […]
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Introduction The Seven Articles of Schleitheim, also known as the Schleitheim Confession, were written in 1527 by Michael Sattler, a former Roman Catholic priest who became a prominent leader in the Swiss Brethren, an early Anabaptist group. This confession was written only six years after Martin Luther’s excommunication from the […]
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Introduction The Anabaptist movement, emerging in the early 1500s as part of the Radical Reformation, places significant emphasis on the practice of water baptism. Central to Anabaptist theology is the belief that baptism should be reserved for those who consciously profess their faith in Jesus Christ, commonly referred to as […]
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From an Anabaptist perspective, Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount are seen not as a contradiction but as a fulfilment and deepening of the Old Testament commandments. This understanding is based on several key principles within line with Anabaptist hermeneutics and theology: Addressing the Apparent ContradictionAnabaptists would argue […]
Read More In many Western cultures, the practice of women wearing head coverings is not prevalent or even considered appropriate. However, several reasons grounded in biblical scripture suggest why women might consider adopting this practice regardless of cultural norms. Here are different themes and reasons, each supported by specific Bible verses, Though […]
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Title: Embracing Simplicity: The Anabaptist Approach to Biblical Hermeneutics In a world where theological interpretation can sometimes feel like traversing a labyrinth of complex doctrines and academic interpretations, the Anabaptist approach to Scripture stands out for its commitment to simplicity and a literal understanding. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus […]
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