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The Anabaptist movement began during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century as a radical branch that sought to restore what it believed to be the true New Testament church. The name Anabaptist means “rebaptizer,” referring to their rejection of infant baptism and insistence on baptizing only believers who made a personal confession of faith. Their beliefs … Read More “Different Groups Among the Anabaptists” »
The Protestant Reformation took place in the 16th Century with two of the prominent leaders being Martin Luther and John Calvin. While Luther and Calvin disagreed on many things, they agreed on more than just separating from the Roman Catholic Church: They held onto close ties to the governing authorities, such as the local princes. … Read More “What is the Radical Reformation?” »
If someone asked you to name a Baptist, you might offer John the Baptist from the New Testament. Now John was not a Baptist in the modern sense, although there are Baptists who would disagree with that. However, one of the first modern Baptists was named John: John Smyth. What do we know about this … Read More “The Other John the Baptist” »
As a Baptist, I was a little surprised to see Baptists grouped with Unitarians and Quakers in this video. But watching the video, it makes sense. What Ryan Reeves does is to look at the Anabaptists and how that movement affected other groups. Characteristics of Anabaptists found in later groups, even though those groups may … Read More “Unitarians, Baptists, and Quakers” »
Is there a difference between the groups that identify as Anabaptist and those who identify as Baptist? After all, both teach baptism by immersion for believers. They both were even active in the same area of Europe. It is true that they have much in common but they are two very different groups. The term … Read More “What’s the Difference Between Anabaptists and Baptists?” »
Many people are vaguely aware of Mennonites but do not understand where they came from or what they believe. They may think of the Amish and a rejection of technology, but that is only one part of a larger groups called the Anabaptists. An important figure and the man who has lent his name to … Read More “Who Was Menno Simons?” »
