The Scandal of Schism A Journey from Sinful Division to Biblical Fidelity

A recovering schismatic speaks. In The Scandal of Schism, Chris Anderson draws from personal experience and biblical truth to tackle the pervasive issue of schismatic division within the church. Gain understanding of historical and contemporary causes of schism. Discover a pathway to reconciliation and biblical unity. This book: is written from pastoral experience, told as a personal journey; includes helpful history of modern church movements; addresses division among conservative evangelicals; argues from Bible texts on schism, separation, and unity; gives practical wisdom for Christians wearied by infighting. The Bible commands Christians to unite around the truth. And the Bible commands Christians to break unity for the sake of the truth. Both unity and separation can be a matter of obedience to Scripture -- or of disobedience. Christians, churches, and Christian organizations must carefully determine when they must cooperate with other believers, when they might, and when they mustn't. It's complicated. Thankfully, Scripture has a lot to say about unity, separation, and schism. --