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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: Hello Doc, Rant? Was it really? :-) "Ecumenism has even more serious flaws than does denominationalism." Most view ecumenism as a system way to convince denominations of jettisoning propositional truth in order to attain unity, or to attain unity because they have already jettisoned truth. You gave an excellent Biblical definition of ecumenism--"passionately promote unity in the Holy Spirit"--though you applied it to the local church only. Why not rather "passionately promote unity" between your local church and another local church? They are your brethren in Christ. Should not the same courtesy be extended to them as to those with whom you fellowship regularly? Steve |