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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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Bringing life back to the Word of God

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, […]

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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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