Throughout the years, the church has had various opinions about topics found in the Bible itself, often leading us to be divided into groups and even to the point of despising one another, believing ourselves to be possessors of the absolute truth.
Regardless of the fact that we may think differently, there are things that remain very clear, such as: There is one faith that leads man to salvation, there is one God and one baptism. The apostle Paul wrote:
5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.
7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
8 Therefore He says: When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.
Ephesians 4:5-8
It is not under discussion what the central theology is. Christ came as a man and defeated the flesh in the flesh itself, died for our sins and rose on the third day from the dead with power and glory, being God and Lord of all creation.
Jesus is above all things, and He has been given a Name that is above every name, and there is salvation in no one else but Christ our Redeemer.
Oh beloved brother, may your only Lord be Christ, and may your faith be founded on Him and on Him alone.
It is natural that within the church there may be debates and different interpretations about secondary matters, but what is fundamental never changes. The unity of the faith does not depend on human opinions, but on the truth revealed in Christ. The gospel reminds us that although men may be mistaken or disagree on minor issues, the essence of the plan of salvation remains intact: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
The apostle Paul, when writing to the Ephesians, not only spoke of one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, but also highlighted the grace given to each believer. That grace is what enables us to serve and remain steadfast, knowing that every gift comes from God for the edification of the body of Christ. In this way, diversity should not lead us to division, but to mutual complement, since each member of the church fulfills a valuable role.
When we set our eyes on Jesus, we set aside competition and pride, and we remember that none of us owns the absolute truth. Instead, we all depend on the Holy Spirit who guides the church into all truth. This dependence calls us to walk in humility, love, and obedience, recognizing that only in Christ do we find true salvation and the reason for our faith.
Conclusion
The true unity of the church is not found in uniformity of thought on secondary matters, but in recognizing Christ as the only Lord and Savior. He is the foundation upon which our faith must be built. Let us remember that salvation is not found in traditions nor in human names, but in the name of Jesus, which is above every name. Let us then walk firmly in that unshakable faith, being aware that one God and Father rules over all and that we have been called to live for His glory. If our faith is in Christ, nothing and no one will be able to separate us from His eternal love.