The essence of Anabaptism, and our most defining belief, is probably the doctrine of the two kingdoms, or the related doctrine of “separation from the world.” Basically all our distinctive beliefs flow from this doctrine, which was also held by the early church up until Constantine. In this article, I will give a defense for …
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Why would a peace-loving people, who saved their pursuers, be persecuted? Why would the Dutch Anabaptist Dirk Willems be burned to a horrible death at the stake after rescuing his enemy from drowning? Many Anabaptists, especially leaders, were drowned, beheaded, or burned at the stake. European governments, whether they were Roman Catholic or Protestant, would …
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The doctrine of the two kingdoms is the one major belief that sets the Anabaptists apart from the other Reformation churches and from the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. In this article, I’ll explain the two-kingdom concept and how it relates to our Christianity. Another article offers a more in-depth defense of the Anabaptist …
This article is an adaptation of a video I made for the Sound Faith YouTube Channel. You can watch it here (though I recommend reading the article; yours truly is not a dynamic speaker). What Is Kingdom Christianity? “Kingdom Christianity” is a term that was coined to describe a number of historical church movements that …
What was the point of Jesus’ life on earth? Why did he preach and do miracles? Why did he die? Why did he rise from the dead? You have probably heard answers to these questions. But I’d like to take a fresh look at what the Bible records. You may disagree with some of the …
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