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The Bible as Self-Interpreting

“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 […]

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Opinions on “What is the Essence of Anabaptism?”

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 […]

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Contemporary Anabaptist core convictions

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.

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Following Jesus – After Christendom

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 […]

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Jesus is the living word of God

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, […]

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Book summary – “Naked Anabaptist” Ch2 – Essence of Anabaptist (TT)

Essence of Anabaptist An interesting analogy is drawn between Anabaptism and fashion, emphasizing the diversity of expressions within the tradition. Anabaptist values, while originating in sixteenth-century Swiss, German, and Dutch communities, have evolved over time in various cultural contexts, such as Mennonite, Amish, and Hutterite cultures. The chapter discusses the […]

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