Post by Guadalupe on May 19, 2015 22:14:10 GMT -5
Nonconformity: Its Meaning and History
From Brethren Revival Fellowship
Nonconformity is considered one of the twin pillars of Anabaptist belief along with the teaching on nonresistance. These two foundational truths gave an identity to the groups that formed out of the spiritual awakening during the 1500s, and the next few centuries following the Protestant Reformation in Europe.
The doctrine of nonconformity should help God’s people live their lives in such a way as to be in the world, and yet not follow the principles and practices of the world. Our Annual Conference Minute books are filled with decisions related to ways Brethren have struggled with these issues. While some may poke fun at the practical aspects of this teaching, it shows evidence of the desire of a people to recognize the need to be separated from the world’s evil influences.
From Brethren Revival Fellowship
Nonconformity is considered one of the twin pillars of Anabaptist belief along with the teaching on nonresistance. These two foundational truths gave an identity to the groups that formed out of the spiritual awakening during the 1500s, and the next few centuries following the Protestant Reformation in Europe.
The doctrine of nonconformity should help God’s people live their lives in such a way as to be in the world, and yet not follow the principles and practices of the world. Our Annual Conference Minute books are filled with decisions related to ways Brethren have struggled with these issues. While some may poke fun at the practical aspects of this teaching, it shows evidence of the desire of a people to recognize the need to be separated from the world’s evil influences.