What Makes Anabaptists Different?

This is the first of a series of videos where Maureen and Rich are going to be talking about Anabaptism in general but then also how the Bruderhof fits into it - we consider ourselves Anabaptists even though we aren’t descended directly from the Anabaptist movement of the Radical Reformation of the 16th century.
As we discuss, the Anabaptist family includes Amish, Hutterites, Mennonites, and other groups. Although we all share many commonalities, one defining feature is our shared belief in adult baptism (believers' baptism), dating back 500 years to the Schleitheim Confession, during the Radical Reformation.
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[@Amy-bs1qp]

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.

[@pauloribeiro161]

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! 🙏🏻

[@mundolinux2250]

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.

[@blessedrthosesermount99]

You are 100%. Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations....not go hide and only fellowship with like minded.

[@JesusMyLove14]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aILTlHpueMqcbdU

[@corinneperegrini6003]

Amen to that🙏

[@rogerthompson5250]

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.

[@Bruderhof]

All the best!

[@brotherleejr]

Dude, you're a Hero. May the Lord bless you in this journey. Best regards from Brazil.

[@errollmulder4469]

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.

[@blessingadze3142]

Brother me too I love the Anabaptis infact I don't know how to find them I am in Nigeria

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

Reply be Baptist!! Read the Baptist Faith and Messge and read about Southern Baptists

[@sherryab3964]

I’m glad you have a channel. I’ve only heard about Anabaptism recently.

[@waynee6127]

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.

[@AC-kx5vr]

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.

[@solhamer3502]

Thanks for telling us about your church and beliefs. Christ be with you all your days.

[@mandyonline17]

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

[@AC-kx5vr]

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.

[@leblancroger4308]

Good video with good content. It will be a pleasure to follow the serie.

[@kelseyd4701]

So helpful for understanding. Thanks!

[@cindysmith1700]

This is fabulous. I am an anabaptist, but living on my own. Good to find you

[@Bruderhof]

Glad you found the videos!

[@MrCountrycuz]

I find you interesting Cindy Tell me the mysteries of your creation.

[@markhonea2461]

I like that confession list. Simple and reasonably understandable.

[@joshuazeidner8419]

I really like how Rich attempts to relate to contemporary movements especially among young people. It comes very naturally to him.

[@SahilSharma-xe8ql]

In a world full of chaos, living a life like this is a true bliss. ❤

[@streamhunters9940]

Very nice video. Well done!

[@michaelgibbs3147]

We’ll miss your videos Melinda, passing the torch onto Rich I see! :-)

[@diamarieful]

This was so interesting, thank you.

[@Bruderhof]

Glad it was helpful!

[@petracripps3474]

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?

[@Bruderhof]

Sounds like it!

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

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).

[@ramoncitoramos2492]

Well.... I learned something today. Thank you

[@atsedap]

My respect to you for your sincere faith in Christ and your authentic walk

[@davidoff811]

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!!!

[@farahbenadam8625]

I wish we had that kind of church in Morocco. I saw the Amish and I liked that kind of simple life

[@wilmamast8198]

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☺️

[@farahbenadam8625]

@@wilmamast8198 what bothered you ??

[@wilmamast8198]

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.

[@Brandysgonagetu_]

In that "simple life" how would anything progress?

[@nikolayvyalykh8765]

@@wilmamast8198 Yes It is

[@tudormiller887]

Wow! Great video really informative. I never actually heard of the Anabaptist Church until now. Watching from London UK 🇬🇧

[@Bruderhof]

Thanks!

[@AC-kx5vr]

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.

[@fjsy55rp]

Your video has reached its objective in making me understand what differentiates anabaptism from other Christian traditions. Merci beaucoup. Greetings from France 🇫🇷. 👋🏻

[@GalenCurrah]

"another series [in which] we [shall] talk about..."

[@cityhomestead4490]

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?

[@Bruderhof]

You're welcome! Here's a video that talks a bit more about how the Bruderhof became affiliated with the Hutterites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-UdXyqZ8l8e6s. 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.

[@billcoen8837]

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

[@Bruderhof]

Thank you Bill!

[@AC-kx5vr]

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.

[@RH-jl8qr]

Very interesting Ty.

[@BeastofBrooklyn]

Is it true you guys follow the apocrypha books as well?

[@bobbychambless2794]

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

[@JesusMyLove14]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aILTlHpueMqcbdU

[@AC-kx5vr]

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.

[@nrgnovator2427]

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.

[@LemonLoafEucharist]

Quakers are not anabaptists.

[@floridasingularity3700]

When will there be a video on core doctrines on the nature of God and the definition of Salvation?

[@lawandaweidma5579]

Acts 2:38

[@aminareneemfamianoalcorn7219]

Acts 2:23 is also the foundation verse of the Pentecostals...Is there a connection between Mennonite and Pentecostal spirituality...?

[@aminareneemfamianoalcorn7219]

@@lawandaweidma5579God Bless you...🙏

[@jimmydean123123]

Hear Believe Repent Confess Be baptized Live faithfully

[@MrCountrycuz]

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’

[@jimmydean123123]

You have scripture to back that up?

[@baseemabaseema1415]

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 💓

[@Bruderhof]

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

[@sofiabravo1994]

Come home to Jesus Christ. He wasn’t just a prophet He’s the Son of God! The REDEEMER! GIVER OF LIFE.

[@JayVal90]

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.

[@Bruderhof]

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.

[@flintymcduff5417]

@@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.

[@LemonLoafEucharist]

@@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.

[@AC-kx5vr]

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.

[@kickpublishing]

Would love to know more details on Anabaptist eschatological views.

[@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

I go to a conservative mennonite church. I love the anabaptist people.

[@spiffinz]

Came here after reading of "Dirk Willems"

[@nikkitelescowimberly9262]

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

[@trxcybee]

You should check out the channel called Ruben and Maureen. They are a married couple of color who are members of the Bruderhof :)

[@mindfulskills]

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.

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Just a thought- Didn't Lucifer offer Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if he would bow?

[@timothy6828]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJrXc52pZr5kqJo

[@anthonypastor8701]

When will melinda make a video about her kitchen adventures ?

[@Bruderhof]

Good question I'll ask her

[@jonkoepnick3012]

Can you explain more about point number 4 in the confession? What does fellowship mean?

[@Bruderhof]

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

[@elanna0007]

Why did you leave out Swartzentrubers?

[@markhonea2461]

I like many things about anabaptist! Wow, who knew?

[@nikolayvyalykh8765]

I am from Lancaster PA, USA

[@roonabelsofy9108]

Hello...I am a Baptist here in the Philippines....Can I consider my self Anabaptist?

[@lukasg9031]

What are the Bruderhof’s position on predestination? Totally unable to choose God or able to choose God?

[@lonyialootuk6419]

Roger thampson where do you currently live,we have many Anabaptist churches scattered allover the world, I too is Anabaptist

[@azariahisrael5632]

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.

[@XenobiaWinterWolfMoon]

We had our daughter blessed but not baptized.

[@jimmydean123123]

Care to elaborate

[@RB-jq5sx]

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. :)

[@EarnestKegler]

Praise God.

[@pooppoop8268]

Why is it impossible to make a German film from thier point of view?

[@Scouty208]

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.

[@Bruderhof]

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.

[@MurmilloTV1]

You know the movie "König der letzten Tage" about anabaptists' rebellion in Münster with Christoph Waltz?

[@doriesse824]

Who would "the wicked in the world" be in that list of confessions?

[@kevinmccauley3877]

Do you guys till do exorsims?

[@johncourtneidge]

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.

[@ryandyc]

Do most Mennonites around the world speak Pennsylvania Dutch like the Amish?

[@andrewd.harris656]

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.

[@hardyhofer5160]

Hutterites used to not vote but they do now, its left up to the individual.

[@endtimestruthrevelation1407]

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?

[@KarlaWillis]

Saving people on KZbin, eh?

[@endtimestruthrevelation1407]

@@KarlaWillis 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!

[@endtimestruthrevelation1407]

@@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."

[@endtimestruthrevelation1407]

@@sbeasley7585 thr book of Hebrews and John describes Jesus in more detail

[@endtimestruthrevelation1407]

@@sbeasley7585 do you believe the Bible? Read John Chapter 1. If you disagree with it, thats between you and God.

[@studypartner9643]

I have a lot of questions and no one to answer them

[@UniversalistSon9]

Didn’t Jesus mention baptizing in the Holy Spirit not water when speaking to John the Baptist?

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Church of Christ says that infants cannot be born in since they are innocent. That is logical.

[@Mypromiselive]

Yo Anabaptist Occupy Wall Street would bee sik, I'd come

[@chrisgood2go]

informative

[@caitlinsoliman1658]

1920? So have not been around for this long.

[@Adriana-vp1rm]

Who is your pastor?

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

They are all against vaccines? thanks

[@GreaterGood2024]

On the Confession: Does "the wicked" in no. 4 refer to Bill Gates, George Soros & their ilk?

[@EarnestKegler]

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.......?

[@Bruderhof]

By doing it! We regularly have folks on the road doing this and also try to do it in the digital sphere as well.

[@leemeister9995]

So, what's the difference between Baptist and Anabaptist? Not clear.

[@ulty1472]

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)

[@thaihoang9414]

I'm on Team Mennonite. :)

[@JH-kh9lf]

We are all members of one body, the Body of Christ.

[@tonyb2271]

You had me until the communism. I joke, it actually makes sense, "rejecting human nature" to live in Christ's image. God bless

[@janestephens7062]

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.

[@sisterbecky411]

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?

[@music_man_4043]

I love you all. Followers of Jesus 🥰

[@jimmydean123123]

Jesus fulfillment of the sabbath

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

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.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

I am Lutheran. We call what your describing as an adult, making confession of the vows we take to Jesus, confirmation. M. Il.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

Do you make your very personalized items such as eye glasses, or hearing aids? How can that be communal.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

So who owns Amish land?

[@slappymcghee9515]

I find the Hutterite section pretty comical, because that is what the earliest Church did, reflecting the teachings of Jesus, and it is also something the modern evangelicals despise.

[@XenobiaWinterWolfMoon]

Head Chief yeeeeeeeah!

[@evangelistmatthew783]

There's nothing wrong with being small is there... lol

[@rachael943]

That slight hesitation on his end

[@KaoticOrder]

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."

[@ladydough]

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 KZbin & 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!

[@allthingsthroughhim3856]

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 KZbin 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.

[@JesusMyLove14]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aILTlHpueMqcbdU

[@yonathanswily4974]

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

[@v71867]

Are the Quaker and Missionary churches not also Anabaptist?

[@Bruderhof]

Technically not but they're similar

[@LemonLoafEucharist]

Quaker is not anabaptist and they’re barely even Christian. Many I’ve met don’t even believe in God.

[@tanyahendricks7907]

Why do you not list Baptists as part of the Anabaptist?

[@ulty1472]

Because we arent anabaptist, we could learn a lot from them, among other groups of christians

[@tanyahendricks7907]

@@ulty1472 I would say that Baptists aren't from the Anabaptists but Anabaptists are from Baptists.

[@davidgravy2007]

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This was pleasantly informative; thank you. I'm studying Church history, and am surely only scratching the surface. I kinda always assumed anabaptistism was supposed to be opposite baptistism or something, but now I realize that notion made no sense whatsoever. I don't know much about Mennonites but will learn more. I deeply respect the pacifism, and something you said in this video reminds me of a Quaker idea I once read about: Instead of abolishing the priesthood they would abolish the laity. I dig that a lot. Y'all be well and God bless.

[@johnbuildermetalbuildings5604]

Are you guys manonitas

[@charlottescott6609]

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

[@JamesSmith-ge2sg]

Oh c'mon. Let's talk about what happened in Muenster.

[@cvasniucalexandru2519]

1:51

[@markhonea2461]

Now I'm hungry😏

[@mikefanofmovies]

There are many churches and different baptists alike believing themselves to be the true church. Yet the Truth revealed, not a single church accepts Him as He really is, no not one. Do not stumble over the letter and remember: the Spirit of the Word, and not the letter, is the Way, Truth and Life as it is written. Thus says the Lord of His true church: "Again I say to you, My church has no walls, and is called by no other name except the name The Father has given Me. Its members are of one mind and one spirit, of one love, one flock with one Shepherd, a people set apart who keep The Commandments of The Father and remain faithful to The Son, striving always to walk in My ways. For those who truly know Me dwell in Me, and I in them. For they are Mine, even as I am theirs also - My body, My bride. Therefore woe to any church of men, who claims to be the true church and remnant. Woe, I say to them. For they have placed themselves in the seat of The Father, and therefore remain under God’s judgment. For none walk according to the Truth, not one accepts Me as I truly am; all have gone astray, teaching as doctrine the commandments of men. Beloved, no one can come to Me, unless The Father who sent Me draws them to Me. And only those who accept Me as I truly am are of My body, for The Truth resides within them and is revealed by their works. Yes, even these stumble in their walk, for they are but flesh. Yet I am He who searches the Hearts and minds, I know My own; I know whose love is steadfast, Whose faith is unmoving... And this is the True Church My people long for, the remnant Which now is and is yet to come... For it is not found outwardly in the world, But inwardly, in the temple of God... I am The Lord." Says He whose name is YAHUSHUA-YAHUWAH. From His Volumes of Truth, the Word of the Lord spoken to this generation! Thus says The Lord, concerning baptism: "Let My beloved first be baptized in spirit and in truth, filled with the knowledge of The Holy, nourished by the Word of Truth. Let them come to Me in sincere repentance, and receive forgiveness of sins in The Messiah’s name... All burdens lifted, immersed and purified in The Spirit of God. For The Holy One of Israel is He who baptizes with The Holy Spirit and with fire, and He knows His own. Therefore, hear and understand: The Water of Life is not of the earth. Rather The Water of Life is that which flows from the body of Messiah. For in Him alone shall one know salvation and receive everlasting life. Therefore be baptized in the knowledge and wisdom of The Beloved. Listen to Him and walk in His ways, and you shall surely be accepted. Tell Me, is the water of the earth able to take away your sins, or cleanse you of your transgressions? Can a river lead you to salvation or a stream call you to repentance? In what waters have you heard The Word of God speak? Thus baptism by water can not save you. Rather salvation comes by the hearing of The Gospel, And through the confession of the mouth that YahuShua, Called Jesus, is Lord, believing HE IS WHO HE IS... The Risen One... The Only Way, The Only Truth, The Only Life... For only by true repentance, in accord with the heart’s desire To be in union with The Messiah, shall one be set free. So then go forth, and be baptized in the waters of the earth, if you so desire. Yet remember this: Baptism in and of itself is nothing, unless the heart of the one being immersed has truly been converted. Thus baptism is for a testimony, an exercise in faith for the one who is saved already; or a mere dampening of the clothes of the one who came forth in pretense. For I am The Lord, I search the hearts and minds, and I know whether or not one has truly been converted in their heart." Remember what you have heard, honor with mouth is nothing unless the heart has confessed YahuShua is who He is. Let it be your joy! There is one confession He is very pleased in, behold it shall be revealed to you. For thus has the Lord spoken through one of the 144 000: "There is one God and Father, one Lord who causes to be - YAHUWAH. There is one Savior, The Only Begotten of The Father, by whom all things consist - YAHUSHUA. And they are ONE. If then there is only one Lord, one God and one Savior, and in our language He is called “Lord” and “God”, then would not calling anyone or anything else “Lord” or “God”, whether a false god or a man, be blasphemy? Does not The Lord Himself search our hearts and minds, even our innermost thoughts and intentions? Does He not know who we are referring to, when we say “Jesus[1] is Lord”? Even throughout the world, believers and unbelievers alike know the name “Jesus” (a name given to YahuShua by men) refers to He who was crucified and rose from the dead. And if we say YAHUSHUA is YAHUWAH, is this not also self-evident? Even before the earth was made, there is ONE alone who was and is and has always been THE LORD ABSOLUTE, which by definition demands there can be only one. Thus all others, whether man, false deity or carved image, referred to as “Lord” in English or in any other language, are false! - Deceivers! Impostors! Idols! - To call any of these “Lord” is blasphemy, even on the highest order! For thus has The Lord spoken: One God... One Son, The Only Way to The Father... One Truth, One Word, One Messiah, One Spirit; One Food, One Bread and One Drink... One Body... Of which I am all, The All in All." If you so choose, receive brothers and sisters! Freely i was given, freely receive. Receive also this warning, for the great and terrible day draws near: "My servants, to warn your brothers and sisters, Even to your neighbors and countrymen, Whether they will hear or whether They will forbear, is LOVE... For only an evil man would fail to warn his fellows, When he had knowledge of coming calamity... And only a wicked man meet for death would save himself, While forsaking those nearby to the sword... Says The Lord." And He most certainly takes no pleasure in the destruction of the wicked as it is written, nor is there everlasting torment as taught by the churches of men.

[@AHerz-mo6ts]

What ist your view of exomunicating people?

[@Bruderhof]

Should be avoided

[@jumpingfan5423]

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.)

[@timothy6828]

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.

[@jumpingfan5423]

@@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.)

[@timothy6828]

@@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.

[@timothy6828]

@@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.

[@jumpingfan5423]

@@timothy6828 it is wrong what you were taught. Since Paul said he came not to baptise but preach the gospel. Read it better.

[@rideforever]

Which one is the man ?

[@HM-wl1nu]

no idea what you believe, but guy is so deadpan, cool. lol.

[@killuminatianonymous5551]

I figured Amish was more closer to your way of living.

[@Over-for-now]

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

[@petros-estin-petra-]

Not sure if Jesus intended Christians to be isolated