Mennonite and Amish
In 1536 Menno Simons led a movement
in Europe, which became known as Mennonites.
The Mennonites are named after Menno Simmons, their founder.
Because of persecution a number of Mennonite families settled in America. There was a split in the Mennonite Church in 1693 with the new group being known as Amish, which was named after Joseph Amman and the old group maintaining the Mennonite name.
The Amish are a little more strict in their doctrine than the Mennonites. In the Mennonite General Conference in August 26, 1955, it was adopted “Although baptism is a most meaningful symbol and
the rite for admission to the church and although it is based upon solemn vows, yet it is not an end in itself, nor is salvation dependent upon it." The Mennonites do not believe that baptism is essential to salvation, but Jesus says,
“He that believes and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16).
Usually the Mennonites and Amish pour for "baptism"
and they observe communion twice a year.
(Showing what they falsely teach and practice
concerning salvation) Mennonite and AmishQuotes
copied & pasted from: http://www.usmb.org/confession-of-faith---detailed-version#
in Europe, which became known as Mennonites.
The Mennonites are named after Menno Simmons, their founder.
Because of persecution a number of Mennonite families settled in America. There was a split in the Mennonite Church in 1693 with the new group being known as Amish, which was named after Joseph Amman and the old group maintaining the Mennonite name.
The Amish are a little more strict in their doctrine than the Mennonites. In the Mennonite General Conference in August 26, 1955, it was adopted “Although baptism is a most meaningful symbol and
the rite for admission to the church and although it is based upon solemn vows, yet it is not an end in itself, nor is salvation dependent upon it." The Mennonites do not believe that baptism is essential to salvation, but Jesus says,
“He that believes and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16).
Usually the Mennonites and Amish pour for "baptism"
and they observe communion twice a year.
(Showing what they falsely teach and practice
concerning salvation) Mennonite and AmishQuotes
copied & pasted from: http://www.usmb.org/confession-of-faith---detailed-version#
Article5Article 5: Salvation ,Humanity’s Response Convicted by the Holy Spirit, people turn from sin, entrust their lives to God, confess JesusChrist as Lord and join the family of God. All who receive Christ are born again, and have peacewith God, and are called to love one another and live at peace with their neighbor.
Article 8: Christian Baptism Confession We believe that when people receive God’s gift of salvation, they are to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign of having been cleansed from sin. Practice We practice water baptism by immersion administered by the local church.
Local congregationsmay receive into membership those who have been baptized by another mode on their confessionof faith. A Statement Adopted by Mennonite General Conference, August 26, 1955. Quotes copied & pasted from: http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/N88ME.htmlVI. Baptism.
We believe that the New Testament commands water baptism and represents it assymbolizing cleansing from sin, commitment to Christian discipleship, death to sin and resurrectionto newness of life, and the reception of the Holy Spirit. Although baptism is a most meaningfulsymbol and the rite for admission to the church, and although it is based upon solemn vows yet itis not an end in itself, nor is salvation dependent upon it.
Quotes copied & pasted from: http://christianity.about.com/od/Amish-Religion/a/Amish-Beliefs.htm Amish PracticesSacraments - Adult baptism follows a period of nine sessions of formal instruction. Teenage candidates are baptized during the regular worship service, usually in the fall. Applicants are brought into the room, where they kneel and answer four questions to confirm their commitment tothe church.
Prayer coverings are removed from the heads of girls, and the deacon and bishoppour water over the boys' and girls' heads. As they are welcomed into the church, boys are givena Holy Kiss, and girls receive the same greeting from the deacon’s wife.
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