William B. Johnson on Unity

William Johnson, the first President of the Southern Baptist Convention in his work, The Gospel Developed had this to say about Christian unity:

In this exhibition of my views, I intend no censure upon my brethren, or others who entertain different views. The right which I exercise in holding my views of divine truth, I cheerfully accord to all others to hold theirs. My sole design is to state what I believe to be the truth on an important subject, and not to assume the office of reformer, censor, or dictator. I most sincerely deprecate disruption in churches, and disturbance of harmony among members. For love’s sake, therefore, I rather beseech my brethren, being such an one as William the aged, that they would consider these things prayerfully, and may the Lord give us all an understanding in them.

Drew Wales

I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, a husband to Rachel, father to Harper, and a student at the Caskey School of Divinity at Louisiana College pursuing an M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies.

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