I like the Anabaptists. The only disagreement I have is the living in community. It is comforting to live around people who are like-minded but we are supposed to be salt and light. We need to go out into the world and demonstrate Christ. I will live in the community when I get to heaven. But for now I have a mission from God to demonstrate He’s love.
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. John 17:14-18 ESV I agree with you, no need to be separated from people who believe differently than us, we're here to share the gospel of Jesus to all nations and tongues and tribes! 🙏🏻
Exactly that’s my point. I have shared with anabaptist friend who have come out from Amish. I asked them: did The apostles or Jesus only focused on living in the country and raising their families very well? If they would have gone to live in communities and just hide and live nicely with their families they would have never been persecuted. That’s what happened in the first centuries when they started building monasteries and that’s what happened to Anabaptist as well, back in Europe they were on fire everywhere they went, that’s why they persecute them, they could not handle them, but now they have focused on living nice lives with their families in the woods while many people in the world are perishing without knowing the true gospel. And I come from South America, and where I come from there is not a single anabaptist.
The following link I am sharing is on the Holdeman Mennonites which branched off of the Anabaptists, which share many of the same doctrines. Something to look into to see another perspective on this group. ua-cam.com/video/2QpcG8Cei7s/v-deo.html
I consider myself an Anabaptist, but there are no Anabaptist Churches near me. I am a former Associate Pastor and left corporate churchianity. I am striving to start a Simple Church in my town.
Did that 14 years ago, after 'pastoring' denominational churches for 38 years. Now meet in homes, as in Acts 2. Never looked back. God bless you and give you grace and courage.
Thank you for the video. I live in a small rural town in Western Australia and was unsure on what the actual terminology of Anabaptist was this video was a perfect summary. I like how you believe in full separation from state and church. I think that what makes you so strong in your beliefs is your undisputed loyalty to your religion above all else.
Comments 220 Add a comment... @AC-kx5vr 0 seconds ago Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners. The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once. Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples. Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide. This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural. Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly. It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
Thankyou very much for the explanation. Im Impressed. I've been watching your videos for a little while now and getting quite interested in learning more. God bless you all
Comments 220 Add a comment... @AC-kx5vr 0 seconds ago Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners. The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once. Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples. Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide. This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural. Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly. It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
My Oma and Opa lived in East Germany before the second WW and were Mennonites. My father married in the West and adhered to the Evangelical Lutheran faith, so I was baptisted as a baby there. We moved to Canada and loosley attended a little church at the end of our rural road. Once I had my own children I found Jesus as Saviour and was baptised as an adult. So I guess I'm an Anabaptist too?
My father was raised Catholic and as such baptized as a baby. Given the origin of the Lutheran church, to me as a non-Catholic, it seems like Catholic light (version).
Comments 220 Add a comment... @AC-kx5vr 0 seconds ago Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners. The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once. Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples. Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide. This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural. Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly. It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
I used to be Amish, although my family isn't anymore. We are still Anabaptists just Mennonites now. We didn't agree with some things but yeah, it was cool to live a simple life☺️
At church, things were taken out of context from the Bible. My dad, started studying the Bible and trying to find the Truth and felt God was telling mom and himself that they need to leave the Amish. As Mennonites, we still agree and believe in some of the same things as the Amish, just not everything if that makes sense. I hope this makes sense. This is only a smidget of the whole story.
You're welcome! Here's a video that talks a bit more about how the Bruderhof became affiliated with the Hutterites: ua-cam.com/video/Mn1DIt2dIEI/v-deo.html. Although currently we're not formally connected we remain inspired by the original Hutterites during the time of their first love and active mission (1528-1578). We treasure the Hutterian chronicles and spiritual writings - for example, those of Jakob Hutter, Peter Riedemann, Ulrich Stadler, and Peter Walpot.
Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners. The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once. Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples. Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide. This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural. Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly. It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
My mom was raised Mennonite Brethren, and I attend a Mennonite Brethren church when I'm able to go to church. I work shift work in healthcare, and so I can't always have Sundays off. I love being an Anabaptist and knowing that there's a strong line of Christians in my ancestry. I have it on my dad's side, too, but there are no Anabaptists there. I'm thankful for those who went before us in this movement.
I am really surprised that there are communities like this in this cruel world! I want to know everything about your community and teachings and find out that you really live as true christinans!!!
I’ve been really interested in anabaptism, really since high school. The Quakers always stood out to me when learning about slavery because they were the group that was against slavery from the get go! Lately I’ve been reading Stanley Hauerwas and loving it, though some things he says are difficult. But I do feel like I align with anabaptists in a lot of ways: pacifism, anti consumerism, trying to take the Bible more seriously (particularly the sermon on the mount). Anyway, the more I learn, the more I like! Thanks for the informative video
The following link I am sharing is on the Holdeman Mennonites which branched off of the Anabaptists, which share many of the same doctrines. Something to look into to see another perspective on this group. ua-cam.com/video/2QpcG8Cei7s/v-deo.html
Comments 220 Add a comment... @AC-kx5vr 0 seconds ago Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners. The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once. Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples. Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide. This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural. Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly. It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
The Mennonites were as anti-slavery as the Quakers/Friends. None of the Mennonites ever owned slaves, and they were 100% allied with the Quakers/Friends in their anti- slavery efforts.
I appreciate your candor and relaxed conversational presentation. Though not under the umbrella of "Annabaptist" organized culture, I certanly hold to the biblical Annabaptist doctrine at the level of baptism by one who has repented and trusted the in the saving grace of Jesus. Thank you for sharing
Comments 220 Add a comment... @AC-kx5vr 0 seconds ago Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners. The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once. Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples. Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide. This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural. Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly. It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
I respect and value the Anababtists. Their population grows and with this growth their ranks will swell and their holiness and way of life will spread out and they shall be triumphant’
Your video has reached its objective in making me understand what differentiates anabaptism from other Christian traditions. Merci beaucoup. Greetings from France 🇫🇷. 👋🏻
I have not seen people of color your videos I am very interested and feel the leading of the Holy Spirit to look more into these types of communities. What is the acceptance procedures for those people interested in joining such a community
Hello, I have a question about your statement at 4:51 claiming that Anabaptists had no part in persecutions. How would you explain the Munster rebellion of 1534? There is a popular podcast on the subject by Hardcore History (Episode 48 - Prophets of Doom) that specifically mentions Anabaptists as having been the instigators. Being Anabaptist myself, I understand that there were many different groups during that period claiming to be Anabaptist and not all of them adopted the entire confession. However, my understanding is that this happening significantly dampened the acceptance of Anabaptism throughout Europe for hundreds of years afterwards.
That's a really great question. It appears to be true that many Anabaptists looked up to Müntzer and were sympathetic to his struggle against the oppression of the poor by the rich. But the fact remains that the Schleitheim Confession, the first known Anabaptist confession of faith written in 1527, two years after Müntzer's death, unequivocally rejects all forms of violence including taking up arms in self-defense.
@@Bruderhof weird tha Jesus himself would tell his apostles to get swords! It wssn't to cut bread with. Self defence is a basic God given right. It is nowhere condemed in the bible. Turning the other cheek is referring to persecution, not criminal actions by someone who couldn't care less what you believe.
@@flintymcduff5417he told them to bring swords and then did not even allow them to use the swords. The swords were simply to fulfill prophecy. This is not a good example.
Do Bruderhof members vote? In one of Laura's videos from 2016, she said (I'm paraphrasing) that it would be a contradiction for people of faith to despair of worldly affairs like elections, and I found that statement very inspiring. But it still leaves open the question of whether members participate in politics at all. Thank you.
Here is a great debate on the topic. I stopped voting after I heard the arguments from the Anabaptist side in this debate. God bless you Brother George. ua-cam.com/video/zitBjs1Y1r8/v-deo.html
I am a christian myself, suddenly having an interest in learning about anabaptists/amish/etc. The main thing thats important that I wanna know. Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God (God dwelling in human flesh)? That He lived sinless and perfect, and died for our sins? That He was ressurected and only by Him and Him alone are we saved? Not by works lest any man should boast. But rather fruits (works) are a result of salvation rather than a cause?
@@RelearningPeace No ma'am, I don't save anybody. But spread the gospel through any means in hopes that the seeds take root in good soil. That people get saved!
@@sbeasley7585 Yes. Jesus always existed and always will. He humbled Himself and purposefully incarnated as a man to save us. Jesus says in scripture "before Abraham was, I AM."
All believers need to be super careful not to become trapped under any religion. Salvation is through Christ alone. I have seen so many "churches" talk so much about the denominations and beliefs they hold. Jesus is left out and their "salvation" comes from the religion. It all comes down to who died to pay your sin debt and rose again, defeating death. Jesus, only Jesus did that. That is what binds us as a "church". Baptism is an obedient, public, confession of faith in Christ. :)
I came from Methodist and Baptist roots. I was baptized when I reached the ripe age of 12. How old are your brethren when they are baptized? I'm not claiming I'm better or worse. A few members of my family had anabaptist leanings like preferring women wear a bonnet which I do too. I prefer women are clothed especially at church as not to tempt.
Good question! The author(s) of the confession lived at a time when Anabaptists were being persecuted and killed by members of other denominations. So naturally they wanted nothing to do with them. For us today I think fellowship in this context means being baptized, taking part in the Lord's Supper, becoming a member of the church community. So we freely associate with and are friends and partners with people from other faith traditions or organizations. Rich
Out of curiosity, do you have many members which are of other nationalities/colors/ ethnicities? Or are most members of western European descent? Does the “German” part of your title tend to dissuade people from joining or have you not noticed that an issue? I was raised Lutheran and am from a Swiss German family. I recall in church never seeing any black, Latino, etc people there, mainly just white europeans and specifically Germans. I converted to Islam 7 years ago and the irony is, most people assume only Arabs or N Africans are in our mosques, when in fact Ive come across more nationalities and cultures just by attending worship than any other time in my life. Thanks, and love hearing about other religions 💓
Yes at the moment we're primarily of western European descent but have members of different races and ethnic backgrounds as well.Would love to have more. Thanks for watching - Rich
Anabaptists are more likely to be pacifist, isolationists, and often operate communally (some might even call em commies) us Baptists are individualistic (something i personally dislike) and more likely to be pietistic (Now some baptists were actually socialist like Francis Bellamy…. who also wrote the pledge of allegiance)
Also, being from a Mennonite Church in kansas, I can personally attest to how helpful they are by going into impoverished or devastated areas of the country to roll up their sleeves and help in any way they can, thereby exemplifying as a living testimony the truth of Christian service, which definitely opens doors to speak of the Gospel of the Kingdom.
2:12 mentions the belief that there is only one kind of baptism which entails "repent of sins" and "change of life". Yet the truth is that there is a spiritual baptism, when someone is saved by trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ. (which follows believing in the gospel- that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again) ephes 1:13 So my point is that a person is saved first, by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and gets baptized if they so choose in a way to publicly declare their faith. They also in baptism are signifying that they are symbolically dead to the world through the body of Christ. They are also raised symbolically to show that they believe that they are a new creation in Christ.. ie that they were born again. Its a declaration to others of an event that already happened.. they are saying hey, i trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. (even they are baptized in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. because that is their God.)
Where does the Bible say all of what you said is symbolic? Read Romans 6 very carefully, it's not symbolic at all. Tit 3:4-5, Acts 22:16, Gal 3:27, Col 2:11-12 all speak of the same thing - baptism in water and there is not a hint that its only symbolism.
@@timothy6828 your identifying with Christ in his death and resurrection. Your right that it's a literal baptism a person should do/does. I think I meant symbolic, in that your identifying yourself with Christ's death and resurrection, in response rather to some who would constitute the act that you do as being the means by which you are seen of God to be delivered. Your saying that you believe in it, Christ work, and have yourself become affected by it in that since you believed in it and in him, you yourself are included in the death that he died. The world, and Satan, and your own flesh constituting you to have died and only now live with the power God has given to you. Christ is said to live by you and these others dead to you, through baptism and your own faith. (Baptism is a work. It shows your faith to other men. Not needed for salvation and yet done to show salvation, showing such to men not God. God knowing already who are his.)
@@jumpingfan5423 You say 'by your belief you are included in the death that he died.' By this you are completely ignoring the scriptures that say that this happens in baptism, not by our belief in what Jesus did. Read the scriptures I gave you, its very clear. Do you not know that those of us who have been baptized in Christ Jesus have been baptized into his death? For through baptism we have been buried with him into death, so that, in the manner that Christ rose from the dead, by the glory of the Father, so may we also walk in the newness of life. Romans 6:3-4 Now show me a scripture which says that baptism is only for men to see what God already knows. The Bible never talks about it like that.
@@jumpingfan5423 I'm afraid you're so profoundly shaped by the justification by faith message that you cannot see what the scripture clearly says, which is that baptism itself has this effect. It's not only an outward sign of what has happened already. We have to be true to the scriptures. 1 Pet 3:21 even says that baptism saves. I forgot to include it in the list of scriptures I gave you. Please check them out. I was taught the same way you think and was ignoring the scriptures the same way you do. Until someone simply took the time to go through what the New Testament teaches about baptism. It's pretty obvious if you look at all the passages.
15:00 Not true. "Anabaptist governments ruled Münster, the major city of Westphalia, (Germany) for 16 months from February 1534 to June 1535, under continuous siege by the bishop of Münster, who received military assistance from both Catholic and Lutheran rulers."
Thanks for this. I was wondering what anabaptist meant and this video explained it better than the Wikipedia article. It seems to me like a lot of the original ideas of the anabaptists would not be considered as radical today as they must have been in the 16th century.
Thanks. That's probably true to some extent but community of goods or even the degree of mutual care that Anabaptist congregations practiced would still be considered pretty radical.
One thing wasn’t answered, I’m curious to know what you believe to be the gospel? Or in other words: 1. How does sinful mankind become reconciled to God and saved from their sin? Is salvation through faith alone in Christ?
My mom's maiden name is Miley which was changed from Meili which is a Swiss German name. Our ancestors Hans and Martin Meili were anabaptist that were original settlers of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the early 1700s. Decendant Henry Miley moved to Pike County, Indiana in the early 1800s. Later Decendants moved to Missouri and South Dakota and then finally to Oregon were I am today. We are just normal protestants who still have a stong dislike for Roman theology though.
I would love to live in Christian community - and very much need it. However, even more I need a lot of time to myself. And, as a veteran, it bugs me a little bit if there’s a group of people who refuse to contribute in someway… I had some Mennonite friends and during World War II they served in a civil service situation Shared benefit shared sacrifice - we’re not in heaven yet … I wish I could be associated with a community like this and hang out with them and bring good to them and they to me . I live in Denver and a couple of years ago. I think the Bruderhof we’re trying to start a community here, but it didn’t work or something.
Im an Anabaptist Mennonite from Indonesia. Sorry but in 4:56, what do you mean by that the "Anabaptists were the only movement that took no part whatsoever in violent religious persecution of other denominations during the Reformation and counter-Reformation?" what about the Munster rebellion in Germany? I think we should confess the sins of our forefathers and learn that our movement aren't that peaceful. but we do learn from our forefathers to strengthen our non-resistance identity, learn from history and be better day by day. Remember Munster rebellion 1534. On that day, we lament The arrogance of self-appointed prophets The carnage caused by unaccountable leaders The dangerous misuse of Scripture The recourse to religiously motivated violence The suffering of all those who were misled The reputational damage to the gospel The failure to learn from history On that day, we remember That we cannot build God’s kingdom but only seek it That the New Jerusalem is a gift from heaven That we do not know the time or the hour That we are called to seek the peace of the city
I was raised homeschooled and we had a community house church in the suburbs consisting of families my parents had known from high school. After I left the house I rebelled but then attended some of the evangelical mega churches here in Houston, eventually finding myself with my family at a Reformed Baptist church. But I am having a very hard time with some of the framework of belief there. They are big into Luther and Calvin, and I cannot believe some of the things I read from them. I’m thinking about leaving and all I can think about is finding an Anabaptist church, because I believe salvation is to be worked out, not faith alone OSAS which I don’t see in Scripture or the early church writers. But there are none but one in Houston, a Mennonite church, who is LGBT affirming, so I won’t take my family there. I’m stumped. God bless.
Saying Christian, Jew, or Muslim is not enough for me. I want to learn about different sects, how and why divisions happened, how scripture is interpreted, and so on.
As Anabaptists, do you feel appreciative of people like police officers even if y'all aren't allowed to be police officers? I feel like out all of Anabaptist beliefs, the one that doesn't sit with me well is the no self defense pledge. It was always really, a deeply confused me. I understand always being kind and trying EVERYTHING to have no violence (I have always thought this way..have never been in a physical fight and have always tried my best to be peaceable) I even get people confused with my stance on trying everything to apprehend someone before shooting, fighting, etc. I live in a southern town where people can be pretty aggressive about things. But I feel like if say in a situation where you see someone r@ping a woman..would you try to get the man off of her and if he fought you too, would you try and get him apprehended? Or would your ignore the situation.. I've seen others ask about this and it's always confused me. I'm asking because I have always been intrigued in your level of faith and follow a lot of women on UA-cam & Instagram of Anabaptist faith & really love your lifestyles vs my own. I actually try to model parts of my life by what y'all do..it's inspirational. So please don't think my comment comes from a place of anger or wanting to fight..I am just generally curious!
I believe similar to a lot of what you've said here and would appreciate a response from anabaptists on this.. look up Eli Yoder on UA-cam he is a former old order Amish that left along with a few other of his brothers one of them became a police officer. Their sect of Amish was apparently a very strict sect but obviously a lot of abuse and misconduct involved. The Bible does say in Romans 13 to submit to our authorities obviously submit to God first but I still think God puts people in positions of power and authority for reasons too in the context of what you're asking here.
The following link I am sharing is on the Holdeman Mennonites which branched off of the Anabaptists, which share many of the same doctrines. Something to look into to see another perspective on this group. ua-cam.com/video/2QpcG8Cei7s/v-deo.html
What do Anabaptists think of Pentecost,, and speaking in tongues, as it is clearly taught in the Bible? 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 14:14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
Messianic/Hebrew roots we don't baptize infants either we anoint them with oil. We believe 100% of keeping the Torah laws that were given to Moses. Yes we do belief in Jesus / Yawsha is son of God/ Elohim.
Excellent, thank-you! As a Quaker, Christian, Co-operator and Democratic Co-operative Socialist, oh! how I wish that my fellow Anabaptists were active replacing Capitalism with #truesocialism using the plan and process called Co-operative Socialism.
Церковная вера, которую веками исповедовали и теперь исповедуют миллионы людей под именем христианства, есть не что иное, как очень грубая еврейская секта, не имеющая ничего общего с истинным христианством. Лев Толстой 1908г
Being a believer has nothing to do with inheritance. Being saved is becoming an heir of the Lord Jesus Christ --- HE FINISHED the work for salvation It's NOTHING we DO. Jesus paid my entire sin debt -- HE receives all the GLORY
Sharing you own nothing personally mind blowing my mind would wander about the cats at the top were do they live what cars do they drive were do they holiday etc
I like the Anabaptists. The only disagreement I have is the living in community. It is comforting to live around people who are like-minded but we are supposed to be salt and light. We need to go out into the world and demonstrate Christ. I will live in the community when I get to heaven. But for now I have a mission from God to demonstrate He’s love.
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.
John 17:14-18 ESV
I agree with you, no need to be separated from people who believe differently than us, we're here to share the gospel of Jesus to all nations and tongues and tribes! 🙏🏻
Exactly that’s my point. I have shared with anabaptist friend who have come out from Amish. I asked them: did The apostles or Jesus only focused on living in the country and raising their families very well? If they would have gone to live in communities and just hide and live nicely with their families they would have never been persecuted. That’s what happened in the first centuries when they started building monasteries and that’s what happened to Anabaptist as well, back in Europe they were on fire everywhere they went, that’s why they persecute them, they could not handle them, but now they have focused on living nice lives with their families in the woods while many people in the world are perishing without knowing the true gospel. And I come from South America, and where I come from there is not a single anabaptist.
You are 100%. Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations....not go hide and only fellowship with like minded.
The following link I am sharing is on the Holdeman Mennonites which branched off of the Anabaptists, which share many of the same doctrines. Something to look into to see another perspective on this group. ua-cam.com/video/2QpcG8Cei7s/v-deo.html
Amen to that🙏
I consider myself an Anabaptist, but there are no Anabaptist Churches near me. I am a former Associate Pastor and left corporate churchianity. I am striving to start a Simple Church in my town.
All the best!
Dude, you're a Hero. May the Lord bless you in this journey. Best regards from Brazil.
Did that 14 years ago, after 'pastoring' denominational churches for 38 years. Now meet in homes, as in Acts 2. Never looked back. God bless you and give you grace and courage.
Brother me too I love the Anabaptis infact I don't know how to find them I am in Nigeria
Reply be Baptist!! Read the Baptist Faith and Messge and read about Southern Baptists
I’m glad you have a channel. I’ve only heard about Anabaptism recently.
Thank you for the video. I live in a small rural town in Western Australia and was unsure on what the actual terminology of Anabaptist was this video was a perfect summary. I like how you believe in full separation from state and church. I think that what makes you so strong in your beliefs is your undisputed loyalty to your religion above all else.
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Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners.
The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once.
Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples.
Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide.
This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural.
Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly.
It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
This is fabulous. I am an anabaptist, but living on my own. Good to find you
Glad you found the videos!
I find you interesting Cindy
Tell me the mysteries of your creation.
Thanks for telling us about your church and beliefs. Christ be with you all your days.
Good video with good content. It will be a pleasure to follow the serie.
Thankyou very much for the explanation. Im Impressed. I've been watching your videos for a little while now and getting quite interested in learning more. God bless you all
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Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners.
The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once.
Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples.
Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide.
This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural.
Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly.
It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
So helpful for understanding. Thanks!
My Oma and Opa lived in East Germany before the second WW and were Mennonites. My father married in the West and adhered to the Evangelical Lutheran faith, so I was baptisted as a baby there. We moved to Canada and loosley attended a little church at the end of our rural road. Once I had my own children I found Jesus as Saviour and was baptised as an adult. So I guess I'm an Anabaptist too?
Sounds like it!
My father was raised Catholic and as such baptized as a baby. Given the origin of the Lutheran church, to me as a non-Catholic, it seems like Catholic light (version).
Bro, what is all these denominations ? What happen to the jesus church he established at Pentecost?
When will there be a video on core doctrines on the nature of God and the definition of Salvation?
Acts 2:38
Acts 2:23 is also the foundation verse of the Pentecostals...Is there a connection between Mennonite and Pentecostal spirituality...?
@@lawandaweidma5579God Bless you...🙏
Hear
Believe
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Be baptized
Live faithfully
Wow! Great video really informative. I never actually heard of the Anabaptist Church until now. Watching from London UK 🇬🇧
Thanks!
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Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners.
The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once.
Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples.
Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide.
This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural.
Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly.
It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
I really like how Rich attempts to relate to contemporary movements especially among young people. It comes very naturally to him.
I wish we had that kind of church in Morocco. I saw the Amish and I liked that kind of simple life
I used to be Amish, although my family isn't anymore. We are still Anabaptists just Mennonites now. We didn't agree with some things but yeah, it was cool to live a simple life☺️
@@wilmamast8198 what bothered you ??
At church, things were taken out of context from the Bible. My dad, started studying the Bible and trying to find the Truth and felt God was telling mom and himself that they need to leave the Amish. As Mennonites, we still agree and believe in some of the same things as the Amish, just not everything if that makes sense.
I hope this makes sense. This is only a smidget of the whole story.
In that "simple life" how would anything progress?
@@wilmamast8198 Yes It is
Very nice video. Well done!
My respect to you for your sincere faith in Christ and your authentic walk
Thank you Rich and Maureen for this vid.
I did not know you are anabaptists just like me.
Could you tell more about your connection to the hutterites?
You're welcome! Here's a video that talks a bit more about how the Bruderhof became affiliated with the Hutterites: ua-cam.com/video/Mn1DIt2dIEI/v-deo.html. Although currently we're not formally connected we remain inspired by the original Hutterites during the time of their first love and active mission (1528-1578). We treasure the Hutterian chronicles and spiritual writings - for example, those of Jakob Hutter, Peter Riedemann, Ulrich Stadler, and Peter Walpot.
I like that confession list. Simple and reasonably understandable.
This was so interesting, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Baptised again, in what name ? The bride takes the bridegrooms name. Lord Jesus Christ is His name.
Well.... I learned something today. Thank you
Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners.
The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once.
Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples.
Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide.
This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural.
Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly.
It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
My mom was raised Mennonite Brethren, and I attend a Mennonite Brethren church when I'm able to go to church. I work shift work in healthcare, and so I can't always have Sundays off. I love being an Anabaptist and knowing that there's a strong line of Christians in my ancestry. I have it on my dad's side, too, but there are no Anabaptists there. I'm thankful for those who went before us in this movement.
I am really surprised that there are communities like this in this cruel world! I want to know everything about your community and teachings and find out that you really live as true christinans!!!
Is it true you guys follow the apocrypha books as well?
I’ve been really interested in anabaptism, really since high school. The Quakers always stood out to me when learning about slavery because they were the group that was against slavery from the get go!
Lately I’ve been reading Stanley Hauerwas and loving it, though some things he says are difficult. But I do feel like I align with anabaptists in a lot of ways: pacifism, anti consumerism, trying to take the Bible more seriously (particularly the sermon on the mount).
Anyway, the more I learn, the more I like! Thanks for the informative video
The following link I am sharing is on the Holdeman Mennonites which branched off of the Anabaptists, which share many of the same doctrines. Something to look into to see another perspective on this group. ua-cam.com/video/2QpcG8Cei7s/v-deo.html
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Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners.
The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once.
Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples.
Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide.
This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural.
Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly.
It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
The Mennonites were as anti-slavery as the Quakers/Friends. None of the Mennonites ever owned slaves, and they were 100% allied with the Quakers/Friends in their anti- slavery efforts.
Quakers are not anabaptists.
I appreciate your candor and relaxed conversational presentation. Though not under the umbrella of "Annabaptist" organized culture, I certanly hold to the biblical Annabaptist doctrine at the level of baptism by one who has repented and trusted the in the saving grace of Jesus. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Bill!
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Your opening statement " We consider ourselves Anabaptist, Firstly I consider myself a followers of Christ, a disciple of Him who rescued me out of my sin and place me into His glorious light. It makes it much easier that if someone is not a follower of Christ he/she is a sinner. That means even if my own children, if they haven't place their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ they are considered sinners.
The term Protestant, Anabaptst are not found in the Scripture, not even once.
Even the word Christian were given to the disciple of Christ by the heathens. Jesus never said go into the world and make Christians, Protestants, Anabaptst etc of all nations, but disciples.
Church history is good but it should never take us away from the Scriptures. The Scripture is our guide, compass and show us the way how to live for Christ. It is the 66 books I uphold as my guide.
This presentation here give the idea that Anabaptists is the true version of what early Christendom look like. It is the true presentation of the Bible. If one become a believer you should be an Anabaptist. This is not Scriptural.
Also Cornelius in Acts was a Roman leader and became a follower of Christ. Peter didn't say to him "Now that you are a follower of Christ, renounce your position as a Roman leader. Likewise John the Baptist when the Roman soldiers came to him, and asked him what should they do, he didn't say leave the establishment but treat people fairly.
It was men like William Wilberforce who God used in the British parliament to abolished slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers of the constitution of America that God used.
I respect and value the Anababtists.
Their population grows and with this growth their ranks will swell and their holiness and way of life will spread out and they shall be triumphant’
You have scripture to back that up?
I go to a conservative mennonite church. I love the anabaptist people.
Very interesting Ty.
Your video has reached its objective in making me understand what differentiates anabaptism from other Christian traditions.
Merci beaucoup. Greetings from France 🇫🇷. 👋🏻
I have not seen people of color your videos I am very interested and feel the leading of the Holy Spirit to look more into these types of communities. What is the acceptance procedures for those people interested in joining such a community
You should check out the channel called Ruben and Maureen. They are a married couple of color who are members of the Bruderhof :)
We’ll miss your videos Melinda, passing the torch onto Rich I see! :-)
"another series [in which] we [shall] talk about..."
Roger thampson where do you currently live,we have many Anabaptist churches scattered allover the world, I too is Anabaptist
Why did you leave out Swartzentrubers?
In a world full of chaos, living a life like this is a true bliss. ❤
Hello, I have a question about your statement at 4:51 claiming that Anabaptists had no part in persecutions. How would you explain the Munster rebellion of 1534? There is a popular podcast on the subject by Hardcore History (Episode 48 - Prophets of Doom) that specifically mentions Anabaptists as having been the instigators.
Being Anabaptist myself, I understand that there were many different groups during that period claiming to be Anabaptist and not all of them adopted the entire confession. However, my understanding is that this happening significantly dampened the acceptance of Anabaptism throughout Europe for hundreds of years afterwards.
That's a really great question. It appears to be true that many Anabaptists looked up to Müntzer and were sympathetic to his struggle against the oppression of the poor by the rich. But the fact remains that the Schleitheim Confession, the first known Anabaptist confession of faith written in 1527, two years after Müntzer's death, unequivocally rejects all forms of violence including taking up arms in self-defense.
@@Bruderhof weird tha Jesus himself would tell his apostles to get swords! It wssn't to cut bread with. Self defence is a basic God given right. It is nowhere condemed in the bible. Turning the other cheek is referring to persecution, not criminal actions by someone who couldn't care less what you believe.
@@flintymcduff5417he told them to bring swords and then did not even allow them to use the swords. The swords were simply to fulfill prophecy. This is not a good example.
We had our daughter blessed but not baptized.
Care to elaborate
Hello...I am a Baptist here in the Philippines....Can I consider my self Anabaptist?
1920? So have not been around for this long.
Came here after reading of "Dirk Willems"
You know the movie "König der letzten Tage" about anabaptists' rebellion in Münster with Christoph Waltz?
Do Bruderhof members vote? In one of Laura's videos from 2016, she said (I'm paraphrasing) that it would be a contradiction for people of faith to despair of worldly affairs like elections, and I found that statement very inspiring. But it still leaves open the question of whether members participate in politics at all. Thank you.
Just a thought-
Didn't Lucifer offer Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if he would bow?
Here is a great debate on the topic. I stopped voting after I heard the arguments from the Anabaptist side in this debate. God bless you Brother George.
ua-cam.com/video/zitBjs1Y1r8/v-deo.html
I am a christian myself, suddenly having an interest in learning about anabaptists/amish/etc. The main thing thats important that I wanna know. Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God (God dwelling in human flesh)? That He lived sinless and perfect, and died for our sins? That He was ressurected and only by Him and Him alone are we saved? Not by works lest any man should boast. But rather fruits (works) are a result of salvation rather than a cause?
Saving people on UA-cam, eh?
@@RelearningPeace No ma'am, I don't save anybody. But spread the gospel through any means in hopes that the seeds take root in good soil. That people get saved!
@@sbeasley7585 Yes. Jesus always existed and always will. He humbled Himself and purposefully incarnated as a man to save us. Jesus says in scripture "before Abraham was, I AM."
@@sbeasley7585 thr book of Hebrews and John describes Jesus in more detail
@@sbeasley7585 do you believe the Bible? Read John Chapter 1. If you disagree with it, thats between you and God.
All believers need to be super careful not to become trapped under any religion. Salvation is through Christ alone. I have seen so many "churches" talk so much about the denominations and beliefs they hold. Jesus is left out and their "salvation" comes from the religion. It all comes down to who died to pay your sin debt and rose again, defeating death. Jesus, only Jesus did that. That is what binds us as a "church". Baptism is an obedient, public, confession of faith in Christ. :)
Why is it impossible to make a German film from thier point of view?
I came from Methodist and Baptist roots. I was baptized when I reached the ripe age of 12. How old are your brethren when they are baptized? I'm not claiming I'm better or worse. A few members of my family had anabaptist leanings like preferring women wear a bonnet which I do too. I prefer women are clothed especially at church as not to tempt.
What are the Bruderhof’s position on predestination? Totally unable to choose God or able to choose God?
Can you explain more about point number 4 in the confession? What does fellowship mean?
Good question! The author(s) of the confession lived at a time when Anabaptists were being persecuted and killed by members of other denominations. So naturally they wanted nothing to do with them. For us today I think fellowship in this context means being baptized, taking part in the Lord's Supper, becoming a member of the church community. So we freely associate with and are friends and partners with people from other faith traditions or organizations. Rich
Why don't you pronounce Bruderhof with a long o, as the Germans do with the word Hof?
Out of curiosity, do you have many members which are of other nationalities/colors/ ethnicities? Or are most members of western European descent? Does the “German” part of your title tend to dissuade people from joining or have you not noticed that an issue? I was raised Lutheran and am from a Swiss German family. I recall in church never seeing any black, Latino, etc people there, mainly just white europeans and specifically Germans. I converted to Islam 7 years ago and the irony is, most people assume only Arabs or N Africans are in our mosques, when in fact Ive come across more nationalities and cultures just by attending worship than any other time in my life. Thanks, and love hearing about other religions 💓
Yes at the moment we're primarily of western European descent but have members of different races and ethnic backgrounds as well.Would love to have more. Thanks for watching - Rich
Come home to Jesus Christ. He wasn’t just a prophet He’s the Son of God! The REDEEMER! GIVER OF LIFE.
Do you guys till do exorsims?
They are all against vaccines? thanks
Praise God.
I like many things about anabaptist! Wow, who knew?
Didn’t Jesus mention baptizing in the Holy Spirit not water when speaking to John the Baptist?
So, what's the difference between Baptist and Anabaptist? Not clear.
Anabaptists are more likely to be pacifist, isolationists, and often operate communally (some might even call em commies) us Baptists are individualistic (something i personally dislike) and more likely to be pietistic
(Now some baptists were actually socialist like Francis Bellamy…. who also wrote the pledge of allegiance)
How do the Anabaptist live out Jesus' command to " go ye forth into all the world and preach the gospel to all nations etc, etc.......?
By doing it! We regularly have folks on the road doing this and also try to do it in the digital sphere as well.
Also, being from a Mennonite Church in kansas, I can personally attest to how helpful they are by going into impoverished or devastated areas of the country to roll up their sleeves and help in any way they can, thereby exemplifying as a living testimony the truth of Christian service, which definitely opens doors to speak of the Gospel of the Kingdom.
2:12 mentions the belief that there is only one kind of baptism which entails "repent of sins" and "change of life". Yet the truth is that there is a spiritual baptism, when someone is saved by trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ. (which follows believing in the gospel- that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again)
ephes 1:13
So my point is that a person is saved first, by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and gets baptized if they so choose in a way to publicly declare their faith. They also in baptism are signifying that they are symbolically dead to the world through the body of Christ. They are also raised symbolically to show that they believe that they are a new creation in Christ.. ie that they were born again. Its a declaration to others of an event that already happened.. they are saying hey, i trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. (even they are baptized in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. because that is their God.)
Where does the Bible say all of what you said is symbolic? Read Romans 6 very carefully, it's not symbolic at all. Tit 3:4-5, Acts 22:16, Gal 3:27, Col 2:11-12 all speak of the same thing - baptism in water and there is not a hint that its only symbolism.
@@timothy6828 your identifying with Christ in his death and resurrection. Your right that it's a literal baptism a person should do/does. I think I meant symbolic, in that your identifying yourself with Christ's death and resurrection, in response rather to some who would constitute the act that you do as being the means by which you are seen of God to be delivered. Your saying that you believe in it, Christ work, and have yourself become affected by it in that since you believed in it and in him, you yourself are included in the death that he died. The world, and Satan, and your own flesh constituting you to have died and only now live with the power God has given to you. Christ is said to live by you and these others dead to you, through baptism and your own faith. (Baptism is a work. It shows your faith to other men. Not needed for salvation and yet done to show salvation, showing such to men not God. God knowing already who are his.)
@@jumpingfan5423 You say 'by your belief you are included in the death that he died.' By this you are completely ignoring the scriptures that say that this happens in baptism, not by our belief in what Jesus did. Read the scriptures I gave you, its very clear.
Do you not know that those of us who have been baptized in Christ Jesus have been baptized into his death? For through baptism we have been buried with him into death, so that, in the manner that Christ rose from the dead, by the glory of the Father, so may we also walk in the newness of life.
Romans 6:3-4
Now show me a scripture which says that baptism is only for men to see what God already knows. The Bible never talks about it like that.
@@jumpingfan5423 I'm afraid you're so profoundly shaped by the justification by faith message that you cannot see what the scripture clearly says, which is that baptism itself has this effect. It's not only an outward sign of what has happened already. We have to be true to the scriptures. 1 Pet 3:21 even says that baptism saves. I forgot to include it in the list of scriptures I gave you. Please check them out. I was taught the same way you think and was ignoring the scriptures the same way you do. Until someone simply took the time to go through what the New Testament teaches about baptism. It's pretty obvious if you look at all the passages.
@@timothy6828 it is wrong what you were taught. Since Paul said he came not to baptise but preach the gospel. Read it better.
So who owns Amish land?
When will melinda make a video about her kitchen adventures ?
Good question I'll ask her
15:00 Not true.
"Anabaptist governments ruled Münster, the major city of Westphalia, (Germany) for 16 months from February 1534 to June 1535, under continuous siege by the bishop of Münster, who received military assistance from both Catholic and Lutheran rulers."
Do most Mennonites around the world speak Pennsylvania Dutch like the Amish?
Are the Quaker and Missionary churches not also Anabaptist?
Technically not but they're similar
Quaker is not anabaptist and they’re barely even Christian. Many I’ve met don’t even believe in God.
Thanks for this. I was wondering what anabaptist meant and this video explained it better than the Wikipedia article. It seems to me like a lot of the original ideas of the anabaptists would not be considered as radical today as they must have been in the 16th century.
Thanks. That's probably true to some extent but community of goods or even the degree of mutual care that Anabaptist congregations practiced would still be considered pretty radical.
Who would "the wicked in the world" be in that list of confessions?
"Well there is nothing wrong with being small is there"?
There is something between these two for sure! 😂
One thing wasn’t answered, I’m curious to know what you believe to be the gospel? Or in other words:
1. How does sinful mankind become reconciled to God and saved from their sin?
Is salvation through faith alone in Christ?
I am Lutheran. We call what your describing as an adult, making confession of the vows we take to Jesus, confirmation.
M. Il.
Do you make your very personalized items such as eye glasses, or hearing aids? How can that be communal.
My mom's maiden name is Miley which was changed from Meili which is a Swiss German name. Our ancestors Hans and Martin Meili were anabaptist that were original settlers of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the early 1700s. Decendant Henry Miley moved to Pike County, Indiana in the early 1800s. Later Decendants moved to Missouri and South Dakota and then finally to Oregon were I am today. We are just normal protestants who still have a stong dislike for Roman theology though.
I would love to live in Christian community - and very much need it.
However, even more I need a lot of time to myself.
And, as a veteran, it bugs me a little bit if there’s a group of people who refuse to contribute in someway…
I had some Mennonite friends and during World War II they served in a civil service situation
Shared benefit shared sacrifice - we’re not in heaven yet …
I wish I could be associated with a community like this and hang out with them and bring good to them and they to me .
I live in Denver and a couple of years ago. I think the Bruderhof we’re trying to start a community here, but it didn’t work or something.
Im an Anabaptist Mennonite from Indonesia. Sorry but in 4:56, what do you mean by that the "Anabaptists were the only movement that took no part whatsoever in violent religious persecution of other denominations during the Reformation and counter-Reformation?" what about the Munster rebellion in Germany? I think we should confess the sins of our forefathers and learn that our movement aren't that peaceful. but we do learn from our forefathers to strengthen our non-resistance identity, learn from history and be better day by day. Remember Munster rebellion 1534.
On that day, we lament
The arrogance of self-appointed prophets
The carnage caused by unaccountable leaders
The dangerous misuse of Scripture
The recourse to religiously motivated violence
The suffering of all those who were misled
The reputational damage to the gospel
The failure to learn from history
On that day, we remember
That we cannot build God’s kingdom but only seek it
That the New Jerusalem is a gift from heaven
That we do not know the time or the hour
That we are called to seek the peace of the city
I am from Lancaster PA, USA
Why do you not list Baptists as part of the Anabaptist?
Because we arent anabaptist, we could learn a lot from them, among other groups of christians
@@ulty1472 I would say that Baptists aren't from the Anabaptists but Anabaptists are from Baptists.
I have a lot of questions and no one to answer them
Hutterites used to not vote but they do now, its left up to the individual.
Are you guys manonitas
informative
I was raised homeschooled and we had a community house church in the suburbs consisting of families my parents had known from high school. After I left the house I rebelled but then attended some of the evangelical mega churches here in Houston, eventually finding myself with my family at a Reformed Baptist church. But I am having a very hard time with some of the framework of belief there. They are big into Luther and Calvin, and I cannot believe some of the things I read from them. I’m thinking about leaving and all I can think about is finding an Anabaptist church, because I believe salvation is to be worked out, not faith alone OSAS which I don’t see in Scripture or the early church writers. But there are none but one in Houston, a Mennonite church, who is LGBT affirming, so I won’t take my family there. I’m stumped. God bless.
On the Confession:
Does "the wicked" in no. 4 refer to Bill Gates, George Soros & their ilk?
Saying Christian, Jew, or Muslim is not enough for me. I want to learn about different sects, how and why divisions happened, how scripture is interpreted, and so on.
As Anabaptists, do you feel appreciative of people like police officers even if y'all aren't allowed to be police officers? I feel like out all of Anabaptist beliefs, the one that doesn't sit with me well is the no self defense pledge. It was always really, a deeply confused me. I understand always being kind and trying EVERYTHING to have no violence (I have always thought this way..have never been in a physical fight and have always tried my best to be peaceable) I even get people confused with my stance on trying everything to apprehend someone before shooting, fighting, etc. I live in a southern town where people can be pretty aggressive about things. But I feel like if say in a situation where you see someone r@ping a woman..would you try to get the man off of her and if he fought you too, would you try and get him apprehended? Or would your ignore the situation..
I've seen others ask about this and it's always confused me. I'm asking because I have always been intrigued in your level of faith and follow a lot of women on UA-cam & Instagram of Anabaptist faith & really love your lifestyles vs my own. I actually try to model parts of my life by what y'all do..it's inspirational. So please don't think my comment comes from a place of anger or wanting to fight..I am just generally curious!
I believe similar to a lot of what you've said here and would appreciate a response from anabaptists on this.. look up Eli Yoder on UA-cam he is a former old order Amish that left along with a few other of his brothers one of them became a police officer. Their sect of Amish was apparently a very strict sect but obviously a lot of abuse and misconduct involved. The Bible does say in Romans 13 to submit to our authorities obviously submit to God first but I still think God puts people in positions of power and authority for reasons too in the context of what you're asking here.
The following link I am sharing is on the Holdeman Mennonites which branched off of the Anabaptists, which share many of the same doctrines. Something to look into to see another perspective on this group. ua-cam.com/video/2QpcG8Cei7s/v-deo.html
What do Anabaptists think of Pentecost,, and speaking in tongues, as it is clearly taught in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
14:14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
Who is your pastor?
Messianic/Hebrew roots we don't baptize infants either we anoint them with oil. We believe 100% of keeping the Torah laws that were given to Moses. Yes we do belief in Jesus / Yawsha is son of God/ Elohim.
Jane Stephens .. doesn’t every child of God keep His commandments? Do Anabaptist keep the 7th day Sabbath as commanded by God in Ex.20:8?
I love you all. Followers of Jesus 🥰
Jesus fulfillment of the sabbath
We need a state. The state is just the people.
Yo Anabaptist Occupy Wall Street would bee sik, I'd come
You had me until the communism. I joke, it actually makes sense, "rejecting human nature" to live in Christ's image. God bless
Excellent, thank-you!
As a Quaker, Christian, Co-operator and Democratic Co-operative Socialist, oh! how I wish that my fellow Anabaptists were active replacing Capitalism with #truesocialism using the plan and process called Co-operative Socialism.
There's nothing wrong with being small is there... lol
That slight hesitation on his end
I'm on Team Mennonite. :)
Church of Christ says that infants cannot be born in since they are innocent. That is logical.
We are all members of one body, the Body of Christ.
Which one is the man ?
Церковная вера, которую веками исповедовали и теперь исповедуют миллионы людей под именем христианства, есть не что иное, как очень грубая еврейская секта, не имеющая ничего общего с истинным христианством.
Лев Толстой 1908г
No violence even for self-defence? They really lost me on that point.
Being a believer has nothing to do with inheritance. Being saved is becoming an heir of the Lord Jesus Christ --- HE FINISHED the work for salvation
It's NOTHING we DO. Jesus paid my entire sin debt -- HE receives all the GLORY
God calls some people to live apart. Monks and Nuns have answered this call for many, many centuries.
Sharing you own nothing personally mind blowing my mind would wander about the cats at the top were do they live what cars do they drive were do they holiday etc