"Sacred Roots: Separation—a Swiss Brethren Article of Faith" by Edsel Burdge
About this episode
Edsel Burdge discusses the early Anabaptists’ understanding of separation and its implications for modern Christians.
February 28, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Edsel Burdge to discuss the early Anabaptists’ understanding of separation. This message explores the roots of early Anabaptism, the 500th anniversary of believer’s baptism in Zurich (1525), and the Schleitheim Articles of 1527. Learn how Michael Sattler and the Swiss Brethren emphasized separation from the world, non-resistance, discipleship, and living as a distinct people under Christ’s kingdom. Join us to discover: - Why the term “Anabaptist” was a nickname and why many rejected it - The story of the first believer’s baptism in Zurich in 1525 - How the Schleitheim Confession (Seven Articles) shaped Swiss Brethren life - Michael Sattler’s powerful defense of faith and separation - The Biblical call from 2 Corinthians 6 to “come out and be separate” This teaching challenges modern Christians to reconsider what it means to be truly set apart from the world while faithfully following Jesus. An interactive question-and-answer period follows. https://strengthtostrength.org/sacred-roots-separation-a-swiss-brethren-article-of-faith/
People in this episode
Host: Strength to Strength
Guest: Edsel Burdge
Topics covered
- Anabaptism
- separation
- discipleship
- Christian identity
- historical faith
- Schleitheim Confession
Keywords
- Anabaptist
- separation
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Schleitheim Articles, 2 Corinthians 6
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