Biblical Unity Defined

The term “Biblical Unity” is ambiguous in itself, as is the term “Biblical Separation”. These terms should not be understood to imply that we should unite or separate over our various persuasions and perceptions concerning such things as which version, translation or even which interpretations of the Bible are valid. Biblical Unity, as used here, simply means the concept of unity presented in the Bible that should be evident in all versions, translations and interpretations.

Believers today have found unity in a number of ways. Too often our unity is founded on our common judgment against other believers or conversely in our agreement against any judgment at all. Many are unified in a particular custom and/or tradition while others unite only with those who condone none of that. While I concede that exceedingly strong bonds are formed in and around these concepts I would ask that each of you concede, not only that none of these concepts represent Biblical Unity, but also that these unions often serve to prevent it. Simply stated, any unity that may be achieved outside that which is prescribed in the scripture cannot be considered to be Biblical Unity as defined above.