Precious Unity, or “Handle with Care”

The unity, or oneness, of the church and her members is precious to Jesus Christ. He died with many saving purposes. One purpose was to unite Jewish and Gentile elect (Eph. 2:11–22). In biblical times, the division between Jews and Gentiles was deep and hostile. It was no minor matter like many of the trivial causes of division and strife in the church today, as, for example, that some like to sing with an organ, whereas others think the church should sing a cappella; or that some think it...