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NASB | Ephesians 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. |
Subject: denominations. |
Bible Note: "If two churches disagree doctrinally... ...it is fine that they remain separate." Doc: I agree with you completely when you write: "Ecumenism has even more serious flaws than does denominationalism." I quote from the website www.gotquestions.org: 'We, as believers, must believe the same on the essentials of the faith, but beyond that there is great latitude in how a Christian should worship, serve, and live his life. This latitude is what causes so many different flavors of Christianity. 'Diversity is a good thing, but disunity is not. IF TWO CHURCHES DISAGREE DOCTRINALLY, IT IS FINE THAT THEY REMAIN SEPARATE. 'This separation, though, does not lift the responsibility Christians have to love one another (1John 4:11-12) – and ultimately be united as one in Christ (John 17:21-22).' (Emphasis added.) ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/denominations.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * www.seekfind.org Christian Search Engine The mission of SeekFind.org is to provide God-honoring, Biblically-based, and theologically-sound Christian search engine results in a highly accurate and well-organized format. |