[UntoHim]

Good question Renee. I don't have an easy answer for you.

What I will say is that both denominationalism and sectarian oneness add something to the Gospel. It is the Gospel PLUS other non-essentials. In the case of the Local Church, they have added many things, and most of these are related to the person and work of Witness Lee. The true, biblical Gospel is nothing more, and nothing less, then the Person and work of Jesus Christ. In the Local Church they claim to have a "higher gospel", which is nothing more than the particular teachings and practices established by Witness Lee.

If you ask most Christians "what is the one publication", most would probably say "the Bible of course!" If you ask the members of the Local Church, most would probably say "the Bible PLUS 'The Ministry'". Some might even say only "The Ministry". The Blended brothers have proclaimed that the Local Churches will only accept and follow "The One Publication". So the "oneness" of the Local Church is now based officially on the teachings and practices established by Witness Lee. So they have a oneness of sorts, but it is a kind of sectarian oneness. They claim to be "one with everyone in the Body of Christ", but they will only accept you if you follow the person (authority) and work (ministry) of Witness Lee.
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