Why We Belong: Evangelical Unity and Denominational by Anthony L. Chute,Christopher W. Morgan,Robert A.

By Anthony L. Chute,Christopher W. Morgan,Robert A. Peterson,Gerald Bray,Bryan Chapell,David S. Dockery ; Timothy George ; Bryan D. Klaus ; Douglas A. Sweeney ; Timothy C. Tennent ;

Denominations. The be aware itself frequently sparks powerful reactions, inflicting us to wonder whether there are advantages to our factions and if it’s attainable to come back jointly as one.

Showing how denominational association may be average with out being unfavorable, and the way evangelical identification can assist instead of prevent Christian solidarity, Why We Belong explains either the non-public and doctrinal purposes all of the following participants healthy not just in their church, but in addition in the Church:

  • Gerald L. Bray (Anglican)
  • Timothy F. George (Baptist)
  • Douglas A. Sweeney (Lutheran)
  • Timothy C. Tennent (Methodist)
  • Byron D. Klaus (Pentecostal)
  • Bryan Chapell (Presbyterian)

Demonstrating that Christians have major purposes for deciding upon with a denomination, this publication additionally is helping us see and belong to whatever a lot greater than our personal traditions—the kin of God.

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