Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 09016 The sheer number of Christian denominations is one of the most frequently raised objections to the faith, both by sceptics and by sincere believers who find it troubling. If Christians worship the same God and read the same Bible, why are there thousands of separate organisational structures, each with its own confession, polity,…
Reading Time: 6 minutesQuestion 0027 This question touches on one of the great tensions within the Church today. On one side are those who say doctrine divides and love unites, so we should minimise doctrine for the sake of unity. On the other side are those who insist that any doctrinal compromise is a betrayal of truth, so…
Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion 0028 This is one of the most important questions any believer can ask, and it requires careful thought. Get this wrong in one direction, and you will divide over things that should not divide. Get it wrong in the other direction, and you will maintain fellowship with those who deny the gospel itself. The…
Reading Time: 6 minutesQuestion 0029 Every believer who takes both truth and relationships seriously will eventually face this question. You find yourself at odds with someone over a matter of faith or practice. The disagreement feels significant. But is it significant enough to break fellowship? This is not an abstract theological question but a deeply practical one that…
Reading Time: 7 minutesQuestion 0048 It sounds so reasonable, so irenic, so Christian. “Doctrine divides, but Jesus unites.” The sentiment is appealing, especially to those weary of theological controversy and ecclesiastical strife. Why argue about doctrine when we could simply gather around Jesus? Why draw boundaries when we could be building bridges? Yet beneath this pleasant-sounding phrase lies…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 0002 It is stated as fact and has become a cliché: “Doctrine divides, but love unites.” The point is clear; if we would only set aside all our theological differences and focus on relationships, the church would be stronger and more united. This sounds appealing, even spiritual. But is it true? A careful look…