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” »
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Anabaptists
Anabaptists, English History
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” »
Anabaptists
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?” »
