Article Series - The Unity of the Church
  1. On Unity
  2. Followup on Unity
  3. bigger things
  4. what is good about denominations?
  5. Scripture, Context, and Cultural Understanding
  6. John 3:16 Should Unite, Not Divide

nullIn relation to the discussion on Christian unity, here is an interesting series [that is still in progress] from well-known blogger and Presbyterian pastor Mark D. Roberts blog called: What’s good about denominations?

I’m not endorsing Roberts [although I'm close; he is pretty right on theologically], I still need to sift through my thoughts. But I thought this was interesting none the less.

Here is an interesting quote from the second entry in his series, entitled: What is a denomination?

So then, what is a denomination? Well, it is surely an organization of churches that have come together for some common purpose, and who have agreed (in principle, at least) to be governed by common rules, and who intend to be committed to each other over a long period of time. I think it’s essential for a healthy denomination to share core theological beliefs, a common sense of mission, and mutual accountability. It seems to me, however, that many mainstream denominations, not the least my own, have replaced these essentials with a minimal, common history. We are like a family that is bound together by common roots even though we can’t live together in harmony because we have so many profound differences and disagreements.

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