In Search of Unity: An Appeal to Fundamentalists and Evangelicals
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- Synopsis
- Back Cover: "An Undercurrent of Dissent Divides Many Evangelicals and Fundamentalists. WHAT CAN BE DONE To SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? To most persons 'out there,' evangelicals and fundamentalists are one and the same. Not so. There are differences between the two ideologies--differences that have often stymied cooperation among Christian conservatives. Desiring to halt this historical problem, Edward Dobson presents a much-needed call for unity that will help bring persons from both persuasions to a common ground of Christian love. Dobson writes from the heart of the fundamentalist movement and examines many of the crucial issues dividing evangelicals and fundamentalists--the extremism of various partisans on both sides, the problem of egocentric human leaders, and a subtle drifting away from scripture on the part of some. Further, questions concerning lifestyle, responses to social issues, and correct doctrine are put in their historical context. Throughout, Dobson stresses the need for unity. 'The mandate of Scripture is to practice truth in love,' he says. According to him, unity can allow for diversity if it is based on the fundamentals of Christianity: 'We need to place all of our ideas in subjection to Christ. Only with Him in the center can a true balance occur.' And In Search of Unity is a major step in the direction of balance."
- Copyright:
- 1985
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 168 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780840759894
- Publisher:
- Thomas Nelson Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 03/07/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Edward Dobson
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Barbara Baker
- Proofread By:
- Sister M. Dolores Dean
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.