The fellowship which we enjoy has three aspects: 1) as it exists among all believers and their God through faith in Jesus, 2) as it is recognized through verbal confession, and fellowship 3) as it expresses itself in joint ...

What does it mean when the Augsburg Confession states, “For the true unity of the church it is enough to agree concerning the doctrine of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments?” Schuetze examines two implications ...

In this doctrinal brief, Professor John F. Brug clarifies the meaning of the phrase “agreement in doctrine and practice” as used in discussions of church fellowship. He explains that “practice” refers not to customs, ...

In this essay, Professor John F. Brug explores whether exceptions to regular church fellowship practices can be made without violating scriptural principles. He affirms the “unit concept” of fellowship—requiring full ...