Recognizing what we mean when we say them. We hear these terms used by quite a few socia

Because love and unity are terms used not only by the Church today, it’s good to recognize what we mean when we say them. We hear these terms used by quite a few social movements open to a type of inclusiveness that excludes most evangelicals. Those movements have been effective in bringing awareness, causing many to rethink (or become entrenched) in their given position as they rally around the terms unity and love. They also do many of the things Christians do, like seek justice, act in compassion, and generally help make the world a better place. Though there is nothing wrong with that, I would like to pull back the theological covering to see what’s there. Because in seeking to love God and invite others to know Him, it’s important to understand where we stand and where we don’t. That way, we can seek a healthy solution to lead us into engagement with the world and friendship with God as an apologetic.