Bretheren and Non Denominational

[Roblox84]

Does anyone here have any experience with Brethren and Non Denominational Churches and could tell me what their faith is based on. Is it bible-only, any Eucharist or other sacraments, or do they baptize, etc… Any info will be appreciated.

 

[Publisher]

Does anyone here have any experience with Brethren and Non Denominational Churches and could tell me what their faith is based on. Is it bible-only, any Eucharist or other sacraments, or do they baptize, etc… Any info will be appreciated.

I did my internship when in college at a Brethren in Christ church. The Church of the Brethren and Mennionites are often listed with Friends as “Historic Peace Churches” and came out of the “Radical Reformation” in the Pietist movement in the 17th century.

They typically practice trine immersion for baptism and celebrate the memorial of the Lord’s Supper…times it is celebrated vary with different congregations.

They are a “Peace church” and join Friends and Mennonites in refusal to bear arms. Some Brethren also discourage their members from holding public office.

There is a group called “Grace Brethren” who have a very “Calvinistic” belief of “eternal security”…most Brethren groups do not hold this view.

The Mennonite Brethren sometimes hold to a belief of “eternal security” as well…not all congregations embrace the doctrine.

Brethren serve with Mennonites under “Mennonite Central Committee” or "Brethren Volunteer Services’ in humanitarian and social justice endeavors.

 

[Roblox84]

There is a group called “Grace Brethren” who have a very “Calvinistic” belief of “eternal security”…most Brethren groups do not hold this view.
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Sorry, just to clarify, are you saying that most brethren churches do not believe the once saved always saved? Do you know by chance if brethren churches hold much different views then say a Baptist church, pentacostal or assemblies of God. I believe all of them are bible only but I am pretty sure they all believe in once saved alway’s saved.

 

[Publisher]

Sorry, just to clarify, are you saying that most brethren churches do not believe the once saved always saved? Thanks

Yes, most Brethren believe a true Christian life is reflected in holiness. Most Brethren do not embrace “eternal security”. Some of the Grace Brethren and Mennonite Brethren were heavily influenced by Calvinist Evangelicals…I don’t know about Grace Brethren but the Mennonite Brethren has moved away some from their original peace stance.

 

[Roblox84]

Yes, most Brethren believe a true Christian life is reflected in holiness. Most Brethren do not embrace “eternal security”. Some of the Grace Brethren and Mennonite Brethren were heavily influenced by Calvinist Evangelicals…I don’t know about Grace Brethren but the Mennonite Brethren has moved away some from their original peace stance.

So a lot of brethren are evangelicals that rely on getting converts into their church or not necessarily.

 

[Publisher]

So a lot of brethren are evangelicals that rely on getting converts into their church or not necessarily.

Not sure what you mean by “rely on getting converts”…most Brethren, along with Mennonite groups have domestic and foreign missions. Most are Evangelical.

 

[Roblox84]

Not sure what you mean by “rely on getting converts”…most Brethren, along with Mennonite groups have domestic and foreign missions. Most are Evangelical.

Thanks Publisher for your help.

If anyone has any info on the non denominational side as well, please post something.

 

[Palaeologos]

The Brethren churches are, for the most part, German Baptist churches–descendants of the original Mennonite church formed when Menno, a German priest, became convinced of a radical interpretation of the Gospel.

The Amish, Mennonite, Brethren, and Dunkard churches all come from this movement. Generally the Brethren are the most liberal of the group; they don’t oppose any modern conveniences or inventions, and generally are most like liberal Baptists in their doctrine and practice. These churches practice only believers’ baptism, and although they celebrate a communion service, it’s seen as strictly memorial in nature.

Stricter Amish and Mennonite fellowships prohibit the use of a number of mechanical and electrical devices, and in general attempt to retain the simple manner of life practiced by the founders of this movement–with limited success lately, apparently, as younger members leave the church for the modern world.