“How does a veritable babel of theological opinion advance fulfillment of Christ’s prayer?”
The unity attested to in the book of Acts was not that of a comprehensive theological kind (and considering its scope and depth this is ever a goal), but one which was based upon core truths, and surrender to the Christ of them to do his will.
And it is faith in the biblical Lord Jesus Christ , and his gospel, and the resultant conversion that results in the essential unity of spirit, and those who know if it realize that this transcends all denominational boundaries, despite disagreements on some of the things. The real division is between those whose unity is based upon the dedication was one particular church, thus they remain in it, despite the many various opinions, which can be just as numerous.
Change “’dedication’ of one particular church” to identification. Sorry
Yes, I very much agree. The true loyalty does not appear to be first to God and His word, but rather to the men claimed to have been entrusted with (for most intents and purposes) taking the place of God here on earth.