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What is the essence of Anabaptism?

Jesus. Community. Reconciliation. These sum up the core values of Anabaptist faith and life, writes pastor Palmer Becker in this concise new resource. In Anabaptist Essentials, Becker introduces readers to the key convictions and practices of Anabaptism, the Christian tradition of the Amish, Mennonites, and Brethren in Christ. From the believers within a sixteenth-century movement to those today who try to follow Jesus, create community, and practice peace, Anabaptists have a rich witness to offer the wider world. Designed for study by small groups and for use as a resource for Christian formation and conversation, this clear, readable guide to what makes Anabaptism unique will equip readers to live out a more radical commitment to Jesus.

ISBN-13: 9781513800417

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: MennoMedia

Publication Date: 03-07-2017

Pages: 182

Product Dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Palmer Becker is a speaker, pastor, church planter, missionary, author, and educator. A graduate of Goshen College, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Regent College, and Fuller Theological Seminary, Becker most recently served as director of the Hesston College pastoral ministries program. His booklet What Is an Anabaptist Christian? has been translated into twenty languages.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

A Short History of Christianity 15

Part I Jesus Is the Center of Our Faith

1 Christianity Is Discipleship 29

2 Scripture Is Interpreted through Jesus 39

3 Jesus Is Lord 53

Part II Community Is the Center of Our Life

4 Forgiveness Is Essential for Community 67

5 God's Will Is Discerned in Community 81

6 Members Are Held Accountable 95

Part III Reconciliation Is the Center of Our Work

7 Individuals Are Reconciled to God 111

8 Members Are Reconciled to Each Other 125

9 Conflicts in the World Are Reconciled 137

Conclusions

10 The Holy Spirit's Work Is Essential 157

11 Concluding Reflections on Anabaptist Essentials 169

Notes 175

The Author 183