Episode

Do Anabaptists Affirm Early Church Creeds?

June 5, 2025

Do Anabaptists Affirm Early Church Creeds?

A listener asked: “Which early church creeds can Anabaptists affirm?” Jaran, Marlin, and Reagan discuss how the Anabaptists have engaged with the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed. What did the early Anabaptists believe about the Creeds?

The Complete Writings of Menno Simons:

Anabaptism in Outline:

Song II from the Ausbund:

Lecture on the Trinity with David Bercot:

Christina Moss’ statement about Anabaptists and creeds:

2024 Motion to Add the Nicene Creed to the Baptist Faith and Message:

Approaching the Great Tradition:

Tags:

Church History

History

Theology

Episode Guest Info

Marlin Sommers

Marlin lives in Southeast TN. He is married to Meredith and father to Zadok, Katherine, Job, Jude, and Charis. He is a philosopher and carpenter by training and currently serves with Anabaptist Perspectives and Starr Mountain Academy. The tagline for the latter organization expresses what he wants to be and wants to help others be: a worshipful knower and servant king.

Jaran Miller

Jaran Miller is a resident of Pennsylvania and a native of Tennessee. He received his K-12 education via homeschool, his college education at Lee University, and his most important education through the books he’s read and the human relationships he’s been privileged to have. Jaran enjoys living with his wife Sara. Together they engage in pursuits like playing the piano, reading books, and developing hospitality skills.

Reagan Schrock

Reagan is a member of Wellspring Mennonite Church and lives with his wife Patricia in southeast Tennessee. Reagan, along with Jaran, started Anabaptist Perspectives in 2017, and serves in leadership in the organization, in addition to being deeply involved in overseas missions work.

Do Anabaptists Affirm Early Church Creeds?