This is part 3 of a multi-part series on “Restoring Our Unity Heritage.” If you missed a part or would like to read the entire essay ahead of time, I have posted the file at the bottom of the page.… Read More »Unity in Diversity at the Church in Corinth (p.3)
This is part 2 of a multi-part series on “Restoring Our Unity Heritage.” If you missed a part or would like to read the entire essay ahead of time, I have posted the file at the bottom of the page.… Read More »The Necessity and Possibility of Unity (Pt 2)
Restoring Our Unity Heritage The Problem “In faith, unity; in opinions, liberty; in all things, love.” I’ve heard the quote above throughout my life as being one of the grand mottos of the Restoration Movement. There were others, but among… Read More »In Opinions, Liberty (Part 1)
Why are there so many churches? This question seems innocent enough. After all, when I look out my window, I can see the roof of the Methodist Church a few blocks over where my son is attending daycare. From there,… Read More »Why are there So Many Churches?
I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Matthew 16:18 There is a sign in my town (pictured in the article)… Read More »The Lord Only Built One Church
Let none imagine that the subjoined propositions are at all intended as an overture toward a new creed or standard for the Church, or as in any way designed to be made a term of communion; nothing can be further… Read More »Campbell’s 13 Propositions for Unity
Barton W. Stone wrote an article entitled “Objections to Christian Union Calmly Considered” in the second issue of The Christian Messenger (December 25, 1826). In it he gave answers to three objections to the plea for unity. The third objection… Read More »Stone on the Essentials of Christian Union
5+ years ago, I would use Ephesians and Colossians as proof that singing is the only authorized form of music in New Testament worship on Sunday morning. Any addition to this would be considered sin. The passage I would cite… Read More »Singing in Ephesians and Colossians
The church of Corinth had many problems. It had almost all the problems that churches have had through the ages, except the chief problem of our churches today: it was never dull. Stendahl, Krister. Paul among Jews and Gentiles and… Read More »The Chief Problem of Our Churches Today