Church Unity Myths

Church Unity Myths

We should question some refrains of unity in diversity.

Overview

What draws believers together? What drives them apart? James Edwards contends that unity is not based on sentiment, and that many attempts to bring unity to the church are misplaced experiments in sociology. In the book of Acts, Edwards finds a better basis for bringing believers together.

Table of Contents

LEADER'S GUIDE

• Identify the Current Issue

• Discover the Eternal Principles

Teaching point one: Unity is based on passion, but not on feelings.

Teaching point two: Unity does not encompass diverse beliefs, but rather diverse people.

Teaching point three: Unity comes from outside ourselves.

• Apply Your Findings

HANDOUT FOR FURTHER STUDY

ARTICLE FROM CHRISTIANITY TODAY

Unity Not of Our Making, by James R. Edwards (2001)

Total number of pages – 12

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