The eighteenth century witnessed the rise of groups who, frustrated with denominations and confessions, advocated a "No Creed But Christ" approach in the hopes that this would lead to unity. This view continues to hold sway among many today, but far from fostering unity, it has instead led to even more division and strife. In this lecture, Dr. Mark Dever will discuss the nature of confessions and the way in which they promote peace, purity, and unity in the church.
This message is from our 2010 Pastors Conference, Peace, Purity, and Unity in the Church: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30acyfm60fWGo2fLOmGUMbh3GFhYYegI
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