Christian Union and Union With Christ
Creed consolidation is not Christian union. Church federation is not Christian union. The men who talk loudest about "wiping out denominationalism," etc., usually mean that others should give up their peculiar distinctiveness, and adopt that of the agitators. Councils and discussions about denominational union, or consolidation, generally hinge on what the others must yield in order to harmonize with us. Christian union is individual union with Christ. All who are really united with Christ are already in harmony with each other. Their creed is His Word, not the formula of some human council. Their duty is obedience to His Word, not the domination of their fellows. "Fear God, and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man." Eccl. 12:13. "If ye love Me, keep My commandments." John 14:15. "The patience of the saints" is found in them who "keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus." Rev. 14:12. Individual union with Christ is the point to be sought and to be inculcated; then the Spirit will lead in united effort to promulgate the Gospel.