Renewing Your Mind The Church Is One
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May 11, 2026 A theological look at Jesus' prayer for unity and why visible division persists. The discussion traces creeds, the Nicene marks, and the rise of denominations after the Reformation. It examines ecumenical efforts, doctrinal compromise, and why confessions shaped Protestant identity. Paul’s formula of one Lord, one faith, one baptism is highlighted as the foundation for true unity.
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Unity Meant To Mirror Divine Relationship
- Jesus prayed for Christian unity that mirrors the unity between Father and Son.
- R.C. Sproul notes John 17 presents unity as spiritual and relational, not mere organizational conformity.
Visible Church Is More Fragmented Than Ever
- Despite Christ's effective intercession, visible church unity is highly fragmented today.
- Sproul highlights modern denominational fragmentation as a pressing crisis for understanding what the church is.
Denominational Explosion Illustrated With Humor
- The United States alone has over 2,000 distinct Protestant denominations, illustrating extreme fragmentation.
- Sproul jokes about absurd splits like 'Church of the Ladder Up to Heaven' to emphasize proliferation.
