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1 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | seeking wisdom | 35458 | ||
Is it any wonder that the world doesn't believe--with all the divisions between those calling themselves followers of Christ? | ||||||
2 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | childoftheking | 35477 | ||
Hi Seeking, I agree with you to a point. Surely a host of bickering among Christians and with all the different denominations; it can be a deterrent to some, but as followers of Christ, I think that if you believe something different than another, then you should speak up and voice your views. There is nothing wrong with that, and we certainly are not to stand by if someone is teaching a false doctrine, be he a Christian or otherwise. That would be the same as agreeing with it. . In my opinion it’s a must to voice our views, not incessantly, but as Paul did in Galatians 1. We are taught in the Bible to prove all things 2 Timothy 4:2 “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.” Titus 1:13 “This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,” Titus 2:15 “These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.” As was said in a previous post, Aaron died because he stood by and watched Moses strike the rock to extract water instead of speaking up and telling him that it wasn't the way God said to do it. Thanks for listening Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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3 | Unity in Truth??? | John 17:21 | seeking wisdom | 35528 | ||
I do believe we should always stand for truth-"speaking the truth in love"-but, as this verse states, Jesus prayed that we would be one, "so that the world may believe" that the Father did send the Son. In my study of the Bible, this has become a challenge to my faith. This whole prayer of Jesus is about the oneness between Himself and the Father and His followers--yet we don't appear to have the oneness He prayed for. I continue to seek out true followers of Christ and continue looking for His Church. I do have a group of believers that I fellowship with. But I am challenged by myself and by unbelievers I have contact with that we do not reflect this oneness. When Jesus himself stated that this is how the world will know His followers; This is an identifying characteristic that His followers should have. I would never advocate unity apart from Truth. I just want to know why we don't have the unity that should be found in Truth??? Thank you for answering me. I just don't see the Christian world living up to this and it is definitely been a stumbling block in my life, and now continues to be a stumbling block to unbelieving friends. |
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4 | Unity in Truth??? | John 17:21 | dasev | 35546 | ||
practical love often wins out over doctrinal differences. john 13:35; ! john3:14; rev. 12:11. for an at length exposition try Jack Hayford's book A PASSION FOR FULLNESS. | ||||||