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How do we know the doctrine of the church's oneness is true?

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The doctrine of oneness in the Church is rooted in Christ’s prayer for unity, as well as the teaching of Scripture that speaks to the shared faith and purpose of believers.

The oneness of the Church is grounded in Jesus’ high priestly prayer in John 17, where He explicitly prays for the unity of all believers. This emphasizes that oneness is not merely a desirable state but one that is divinely ordained. The Apostle Paul reinforces this in Ephesians 4:4-6, listing the seven 'ones' that define the unity of the Church: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father. These teachings affirm that unity is established by God, and true believers, regardless of their denominational backgrounds, share a common identity and purpose in Christ.
Scripture References: John 17:20-22, Ephesians 4:4-6

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One In Christ
Henry Mahan · May 9, 1993
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