Day 17 - Back to Basics
When I opened this series I made mentioned about some tough questions like, "why are there so many denominations?" etc. For those of you who are reading the Gospel of John, or are supposed to at least, the answer is there (in an abstract manner). And since today is day 17, the answer is actually in John 17!
Coming from the VCF, and its interdenominational setting has been one of the best experiences in my walk so far. Bishop Solomon once came to NUS to give a sermon and he touched a bit on the interdenominational issue experienced by all the campus ministries.
Most people tend to look at the differences between the denominations but forget the similarities. That is what the devil wants us to do.
But at the heart of the various doctrines of the denominations, is the dogma, the uncompromisables, the teachings that are the same; the Gospel. At the end of the day, you can dispute all you want about doctrine but the message of the Gospel must be much louder than all the differences. That is the unifying factor.
My own view is that the various denominations separated for historical reasons. And later came to incorporate many different styles of worship. Why? So that as many as possible will believe. Now, at the end of the times, we see everyone across the denominational lines coming back together again.
God is greater glorified when the differences are put aside and all believers come together in one voice to glorify Him. We see that happening now! Exciting isn't it! Read John 17, that was Jesus' hope for the world, His disciples and for the body of believers.
