While the vertical beam of the cross reminds us that Jesus came to reconcile men to God, the horizontal beam should remind us that he also came to reconcile men and women to each other. The lead evangelist of the Singapore Church writes an insightful, helpful article on resolving conflict in God's Church.

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Unity - John 17:20-21 -  “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

The great desire of Jesus for His church was and is unity.  Words and expectations of Jesus for unity in His church however, and the historical reality of church history are miles apart.  This is not a debatable interpretation of doctrine or history, but a stark fact lamented by all.