The previous post focused on the history of evangelical attempts at Christian unity, while this post will turn to the issue of a theological basis for these efforts. The theology of evangelical unity is diverse. It would be a mistake to say that all evangelicals have desired unity in the same way, or even that all evangelicals desire visible Christian unity at all. George W. Harper,...
The history of evangelical efforts at Christian union is varied and not regulated by one central organization. Unlike the history of a body like the Catholic Church, evangelical efforts have been varied, and sometimes even contradictory. This brief historical survey will start with the roots of evangelical union, explore some case studies of 19th and 20th century unity bodies, and...
While universal Christian unity is a worthwhile goal, it is beyond the scope of this paper. The purpose here is to define at least a starting point for evangelicals, so that evangelicals may be united together. The starting question is then, what is an evangelical? The question seems straightforward, but there have been a number of answers offered. Three alternatives will be suggested based upon...
The concept of “evangelical church unity” is like the old story told about a soldier during the Civil War.[1] A young soldier wanted to seek a middle ground between armies of the North and the South, so he decided to wear light grey jacket and dark blue pants. The unfortunate man ended up being shot by both sides! A Baptist association attempting to illustrate the perils of being both...
