T.E.A.M.S.^TM Study of Ralph Cunnington’s Perfect Unity

Throughout human history, conflict has been a universal struggle. Our differences have more often led to division while we yearn for unity. “What if our desire for unity in diversity points beyond our observable experience to a reality that is found within God [H]imself?” (20) In Perfect Unity: A Guide for Christian Doctrine and Life, Ralph Cunnington points to God’s identity as the blueprint for the solution to our age-old pursuit of unity in our diverse world.

In this Journey module you will:

• Define unity, encompassed in the phrase “distinct but inseparable,” as revealed in the triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Trace God’s design for unity with humanity from creation, to the fall, to redemption in Christ, to final restoration
• Gain insight into the “distinct but inseparable” gospel gifts of justification, adoption, and sanctification
• Recognize the value and purpose of the means of grace: prayer, the sacraments, and the ministry of the Word, all empowered by the Holy Spirit to spur our spiritual growth
• Come to appreciate God’s design for “unity in diversity” in our world and in the Church

Access to the book Perfect Unity: A Guide for Christian Doctrine and Life by Ralph Cunnington is necessary to fully engage with this module. This may be purchased on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s website, https://www.prpbooks.com/