“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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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, […]
Read MoreContemporary 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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