Articles for tag: Christian Unity

May 31, 2006

Christian Standard

A Wonderful Way to Demonstrate Unity

By Mark A. Taylor When thousands of us meet at the North American Christian Convention in Louisville this month, all the talk will be about unity. We will remember the century old divide that has separated a cappella churches of Christ and instrumental Christian churches and churches of Christ. We will ask God to forgive us for staying apart from each other. We will sing together, pray together, and listen together to great preaching from God’s Word. And we will vow to find new ways to experience unity in coming years. But none of that will be as good as

February 5, 2006

Christian Standard

NACC: Together in Christ

By David Faust John 17 contains the longest prayer of Jesus recorded anywhere in Scripture. On the night before the cross, the Lord prayed for his disciples and said, “May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me” (John 17:23). The head of the church wants his followers to be united””and not for unity”s sake alone, but to accomplish our mission in the world. As Thomas Campbell put it, there ought to be no “uncharitable divisions” among us. But too often we have ignored each other instead of acting like coworkers in God”s

November 30, 2005

Christian Standard

Two Christians Pursue Paths to Unity: “Christians, Anyway . . .”

It is what Leonard Allen and Richard Hughes call an “illusion of innocence” to think or proclaim that any local church, group of churches, tradition, heritage, or fellowship can totally transcend its culture. For all churches have cultural baggage. Let me elaborate. When I was young, I sincerely thought the a cappella churches of Christ were the only Christians on earth. Others might think they were Christians or call themselves Christians. Others might be willing to die for the Lord Jesus Christ. All of that made absolutely no difference. We, the a cappella churches of Christ, were the only Christians.

November 30, 2005

Christian Standard

NACC: Together In Christ

John 17 contains the longest prayer of Jesus recorded anywhere in Scripture. On the night before the cross, the Lord prayed for his disciples and said, “May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me” (John 17:23). The head of the church wants his followers to be united””and not for unity”s sake alone, but to accomplish our mission in the world. As Thomas Campbell put it, there ought to be no “uncharitable divisions” among us. But too often we have ignored each other instead of acting like coworkers in God”s kingdom. We have

October 19, 2005

Mark A. Taylor

Poorest of All

Poorest of All

Using David Hilfiker’s observations about urban poverty, this editorial challenges Christians to confront a different poverty—life without unity. It urges believers to begin with relationship, prayer, and shared fellowship across divisions.

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