Relating to the catholic/universal church

Mahtani argues for recognizing and relating to believers in the universal church of Christ across denominational lines, grounding this practice in the Apostles' Creed confession of "an holy catholic church." While maintaining doctrinal vigilance and acknowledging that formal ecclesiastical ties may not be appropriate, he contends that genuine spiritual fellowship with confessing Christians outside one's own denomination reflects a proper understanding of God's universal church and should move beyond mere lip service to active relationship.