Abstract
The New Testament speaks consistently of the Church as being one. The classic New Testament passage that speaks on the unity of the Church is found in John 17, though it is by no means the only passage. Certain aspects of ‘the unity of the church’ are touched on in this paper. Each of the points made, however, warrants further elaboration.
Highlights
The New Testament speaks consistently of the Church as being one
The classic New Testament pajssage that .speaks on the unity of the Church is found in John 17, though it is by no means the only passage
IMAGERY OF THE BODY The New Testament broadens the picture with the imagery of the body which has many members, all of whom are needed and all of whom contribute to the proper function ing of the whole body
Summary
The New Testament broadens the picture with the imagery of the body which has many members, all of whom are needed and all of whom contribute to the proper function ing of the whole body. In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul points to the interdependence of the members who are responsible for each other This same mutual dependence and fellowship (in the knowledge and salvation given in Christ) is expressed in the images of a household and brotherhood John Calvin once wrote to the refugee church in Strassburg that they should not disrupt the unity of the Church over a candle He was willing to accept some kind of episcopacy in the Church provided the bishop would subject himself to the Word of God. When shown the Second Prayer Book, he wrote back to one of the Puritans: "In the Anglican liturgy. In the fourth book of the Institutes he expressed himself as willing to maintain fellowship with the Catholic Church itself, provided the essential doctrines of the church be maintained. There are many issues which have arisen since these Ecumenical Creeds were written on which they have nothing to say
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