Introduction Baptism is a significant practice in many Christian denominations, although its form and meaning can vary widely. Some Christian groups, like the Salvation Army and Quakers, do not practice water baptism at all, while others see it as a crucial sacrament or ordinance. This article explores the diverse practices […]
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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 […]
Read More The Anabaptists, a group more than 500 years old, advocated for believers’ baptism* and faced severe persecution for their beliefs. They rejected infant baptism and insisted on baptizing individuals who had only been baptized as infants, leading to conflicts with authorities and threatening the unity of society tied to religion. […]
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