10 Facts About Dirk Philips

Dirk Philips was an early Anabaptist writer and theologian.

Dirk Philips was one of the peaceful disciples of Melchior Hoffman and later joined Menno Simons in laying out practical doctrines for what would become the Mennonite church.

Dirk Philips was born in Leeuwarden in 1504, the son of a priest.

Dirk Philips joined the Anabaptist Brotherhood in 1533 and became an elder in 1534.

Dirk Philips was the leading theologian of his time among Dutch Mennonites.

Dirk Philips was known to be very systematic in his thinking, and very strict and unwavering in his beliefs.

Dirk Philips identifies seven ordinances and commandments that must be maintained to be recognized as an authentic church:.

Dirk Philips believed in strict adherence to the ban or shunning.

Dirk Philips felt this was necessary in order to maintain the purity of the church.

Dirk Philips believed in the absolute opposition between the church and the world, and therefore that believers should expect persecution.