Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Question this week: What unites us?

I have been thinking and hearing about unity lately. People talk of John 17, and Jesus' prayer that his followers would be one as he and the Father. In other words, we are to be unified. [Realizing that some smaller questions could--and likely should--be asked here (Who are the 'we'?, What does 'unity' actually mean?, How do we know if we are/are not unified?, etc.), I prefer to jump ahead and ask a bigger question!] :)

What is it that unites us? Doctrine/belief? Mission? Creed? History/tradition? Place?
Something else?

1 comment:

Aaron Perry said...

Hey Daren,

Love for Jesus... I think you've hit a good chunk of the nail's head. I am anxious to hear what you think is the unifying element in actuality for our church. No doubt love for God through Jesus is a good part of it...but are there others?