Denominational Unity

[KamiQuasi]

Can it happen?
Looking at Ephesians 4, John 17, and most importantly Amos 3:3 makes me believe that it can't happen. What do you think?

[Dave]

it is possible, but won't be truly so until we all stop taking Jesus for granted. And by that I mean truly live Godly lives.

Peace,
Dave

[John Reece]

KamiQuasi,

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Denominational Unity

Can it happen?
Looking at Ephesians 4, John 17, and most importantly Amos 3:3 makes me believe that it can't happen. What do you think?

Apples and oranges.

The scriptures do not refer to denominational unity.

The scriptures refer to the unity of the Body of Christ.

Denominations are by nature essentially divisive of the Body of Christ.

The realm of denominations and the realm of the Body of Christ overlap but are not coterminous.

[KamiQuasi]

John Reece:
Apples and oranges.
The scriptures do not refer to denominational unity.
The scriptures refer to the unity of the Body of Christ.
Denominations are by nature essentially divisive of the Body of Christ.
The realm of denominations and the realm of the Body of Christ overlap but are not coterminous.
I absolutely agree with you. Lately, however, the terms 'denominational walls' and 'unity' have been tossed around in the ministry circles that I run in. So, the question is less about The Church (the Body of believers) and more about the feasibility to want to have unity amongst denominations, or are we just chasing after the wind?
I'm really grasping at straws, because I'd really like to hear from someone that thinks that all denominations are called to unify because of something in the Bible.

[John Reece]

KamiQuasi,

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I'd really like to hear from someone that thinks that all denominations are called to unify because of something in the Bible.

Well, that eliminates me :smile: .

Blessings,

John

[Jin-Roh]

I don't think the Chruch will be fully united until Christ comes back. Although persecution has a nice way of keeping the saints from bickering.

[Hitch]

A not too imposing fence makes for a good neighbor.


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[Hitch]

03-22-2003 @ 04:00 AM post located here (http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=42168#post42168)
Jin-Roh:

I don't think the Chruch will be fully united until Christ comes back. Although persecution has a nice way of keeping the saints from bickering. Assuming such unity is a good thing why do you suppose Jesus says it is to our advantage that he not be present in the flesh?

Take care

Hitch

[John Reece]

Hitch,

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...Jesus says it is to our advantage that he not be present in the flesh...

:thumb:

If Christians only realized the truth and significance of that fact...

:yipee: