We are members of the Body of Christ, and every time I reflect on that truth, I find more depth and meaning to this profound doctrine.
I would argue that some typically Reformation-era doctrines could be called shallow, e.g. "Sola Scriptura," which is self-contradictory, since it rejects what Scripture itself says (so I object not to the "Scriptura" part, but only to the "Sola" part)---
But I recognize the good will of my fellow Christians. And I thank you for preparing this list of common truths, which is a worthy thing to be reminded of.
Additional comment: do we also have the Nicene Creed (TEXT, which I got at the Spurgeon website) in common? I would love to see the "yeas" and "nays" on this.
Or, if not, how about the Apostles' Creed (TEXT, the third version at the Spurgeon website)? It is as follows:
The Apostles' Creed (Spurgeon #3) (as usually recited today):
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
he descended into hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost;
the holy catholic church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting.
Amen
I’m gonna stick with John 3:16. I think that captures it.