Renewing Your Mind United in the Truth
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May 12, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, reflects on church unity rooted in truth. He retells historical controversies and explores how heresies and modernist shifts challenged denominations. Short, clear reflections on discipline, creeds, and why doctrinal clarity matters for genuine oneness.
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Creeds Guard Essentials While Churches Face Internal Tension
- The church must guard doctrinal essentials even while tolerating minor differences.
- R.C. Sproul recounts a presbytery case where a minister refused to affirm Christ's deity, showing institutional tension between creed and inclusivity.
The Kaseman Case That Confounded A Denomination
- A rare heresy trial tested denominational boundaries when Mr. Kaysman refused to affirm Christ's deity and substitutionary atonement.
- The general assembly both reaffirmed doctrine and declared his views within acceptable interpretation, producing confusion.
Heresy Versus Error Is A Matter Of Degree
- The church distinguishes error from heresy by degree: many mistakes exist, but only those threatening core doctrine become heresy.
- Sproul frames the distinction as not of kind but of degree, affecting church life and discipline.
