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Once again Thank-you to Miller for raising an important question regarding our walk as the people of God. Recently, he shared some questions regarding how one delinates specific teachings in one's ministry as central. When discussing the topic he reflected upon

[when] jesus [was] saying to the jews, "you search the scriptures because you think you'll find life in them, but you don't recognize that the purpose of the scriptures is to point people to Me" .... the many intervarsity bible study groups in the dorms at hillsdale college in michigan ... students come from diverse backgrounds, and yet they fellowship together with a common bond in christ, and desire to study scripture together, and love each other...why isn't that possible...why can't that be enough...why do we have to bind people with long lists of requirements? it's very sad...i hope there's a lot of wisdom somewhere on this subject

Out of the conversation, John Frame's free online offering of Evangelical Reunion was suggested as a helpful resource. AND have to agree that it is an excellent piece regarding how Christians should learn to tolerate at least minor differences within their ranks and quit splitting up into denominational and other “distinctive” (actually sectarian) groupings.  If this is a concern of yours, prayerfully meditate upon it.