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Unity in Christ: Loving One Another Amidst Differences in Beliefs

12/11/2024 0 comments

For a Christian church, the foundation is unshakeably Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This belief forms the bedrock of our faith (John 14:6, ESV: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”). Our commitment to Christ makes us His disciples, but our love for one another is the true test of our Christian community. Jesus Himself declared, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).

Crossing Barriers – A Discovery Bible Study

26/06/2024 0 comments

Introduction The Bible is filled with stories that reflect God’s long-term missionof reconciliation—God reconciled to people, as well as people to each other,regardless of social status, ethnicity, or personal history. This Discovery Bible Study exploresthe barriers God has crossed to reach us and our call to cross those barriers as […]

The Bible as Self-Interpreting

28/05/2024 0 comments

“At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children;.“Matthew 11:25 Anabaptists hold a firm conviction in the self-interpreting nature of the Bible, asserting that ordinary Christians could confidently […]

Opinions on “What is the Essence of Anabaptism?”

22/05/2024 0 comments

The article “What is the Essence of Anabaptism?” gathers perspectives from various contributors on what Anabaptism means to them, often in a few key words or short phrases, with some elaboration. Here are the main ideas and key quotes: Key Themes and Quotes Personal Faith and Christocentrism Sylvie Kremer: “Personal […]

Bringing life back to the Word of God

14/05/2024 0 comments

Embracing Christocentric Interpretation: A Biblical Perspective Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 In the realm of biblical interpretation, various approaches and methodologies exist, each seeking to unravel the depths of scripture’s wisdom. One such method, […]

Contemporary Anabaptist core convictions

09/05/2024 0 comments

We reproduce here in full the Contemporary Anabaptist church core convictions, which concisely describe the beliefs of its members: These convictions outline the stance of a Jesus-centred gospel with a focus on the Christ centred ethical implications of being the church in a post-Christendom context.

Following Jesus – After Christendom

06/05/2024 0 comments

What did we loose when Jesus was moved from the margins In the Anabaptist understanding, following Jesus isn’t just a phrase—it’s a lifestyle. Jesus is seen as not just a historical figure or a theological concept, but as the ultimate example, teacher, friend, redeemer, and Lord. Anabaptists emphasize that being […]

Rediscovering Christ: Moving Beyond “Biblical” Labels

01/05/2024 0 comments

In today’s Christian discussions, the term “biblical” often gets thrown around to declare something as morally right or doctrinally sound. But is that the golden standard, or have we lost something along the way? I believe that one can argue that one can be biblical, but yet not Christian. We […]

Jesus is the living word of God

29/04/2024 0 comments

Title: Jesus: The Living Word of God – Our Anabaptist Perspective In the tapestry of our Christian faith, few concepts are as central and profound as the identification of Jesus Christ as the Word of God. This belief, deeply rooted in scripture, holds a special significance for us as Anabaptists, […]

Remembrance of the ANZAC’s from a Christian perspective.

24/04/2024 0 comments

Anzac day is the most secular holy day within the year for Australia, and one seen not ‘taking a knee’ can easily been cancelled and vilified in our media or online if not in person. Therefore approaching the remembrance of the ANZACs from a Christian perspective involves Godly wisdom, recognizing […]