This editorial is concerned with an issue that lacks clarity within present-day Anabaptism. It lies at the very core of our belief system and yet there is an almost intentional…
Should Matthew 18 Stand Alone?
Many relatively conservative Anabaptist churches today have come to depend on Matthew 18:15-20 as the main, if not only, method of discipline within their midst. While it is true that…
What is an Anabaptist? Part 7
From the beginning of the Anabaptist movement, there has been a strong emphasis on simplicity of lifestyle. Some of this was initially required because of intense persecution wherein there was…
What Is an Anabaptist? Part 6
One of the most obvious distinctives of Anabaptism has historically been adherence to the doctrine of nonconformity. From the very beginning of the movement in 1525, Anabaptists have dared to…
What Is An Anabaptist? Part 5
Anabaptists, from the very beginning, have uniformly taken an exclusive position on civil government. On the one hand Anabaptists have advocated disobedience to civil authority when the authority requires disobedience…