When then do you keep the body of Christ in a state of disunity by remaining in schism? If you are really "pro-Jesus", you will seek the unity of the body of Christ. And that unity cannot be achieved without agreeing on who are the rightful leaders of the Church.
-A8
I do? Wow, I think you give me way to much credit. *wink*
I think the church isn't in unity because man in his fallen state has to believe that "I'm right and you're wrong", and enter into endless discussions and battles with one another about who is right and who is "wrong" rather than operating as Christ's body... healing the sick, setting the captives free, preaching the gospel, loving one another.
I believe on that day of judgement, there will be many who thought they were "in" because of the pew they are sitting in, or because they were dunked or sprinkled, or because they drink wine or grapejuice, or because they play instruments or don't play instruments, or they speak in tongues or don't speak in tongues -- many, are going to be suprised to find that Jesus just wanted to KNOW YOU. To be the LORD of your life. Sometimes He must just look at us and shake His head. We so miss the mark, daily. Lord, forgive us.
And who are the rightful leaders of the church? I am sincerely interested.