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Ep.  1 Cor. 1:1-3 - "The Church of God"

Ep. 1 Cor. 1:1-3 - "The Church of God"

Update: 2023-05-12
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What would Paul say concerning the concept of denominational churches? We cannot speak for Paul himself, but we can provide some insight based on his writings. Paul's emphasis was on the unity of believers in Christ, as he wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:10 , "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."While Paul addressed issues of disagreement and division in the early church, he did not explicitly discuss the concept of denominationalism as we know it today. Still, Paul might encourage Christians to focus more on their shared beliefs and practices and less on denominational differences to promote greater unity and cooperation among believers. At the same time, Paul valued diversity within the church, as he wrote in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, comparing the body of Christ to a human body with many different parts. So, while he might urge Christians to work towards greater unity, he would likely also recognize and appreciate other denominations' unique contributions and perspectives within the broader church.May we remember that despite our denominational differences, we are all part of the Church of God, committed to living out our faith in the world and growing in personal holiness, just as Paul and the early Christians did.
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Ep.  1 Cor. 1:1-3 - "The Church of God"

Ep. 1 Cor. 1:1-3 - "The Church of God"