The early church put it this way: in essentials, unity; in nonessentials, diversity; in all things, charity. A church that is committed to sound teaching will commit to teaching the biblical doctrines churches too often neglect. To our eyes, certain doctrines may look difficult or even divisive. Yet we can trust that God has included them in his Word because they are foundational for understanding his work in salvation. The Holy Spirit is no fool. If he has revealed something in his Book for all
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