03-31-25 part 1: Disagreeing Without Dividing: The Church’s Call to Mature Unity

1. Don’t Fight the Family

Dr. David Spoon launches into Titus 3:9, urging believers to avoid foolish debates, quarrels, and disputes about the law because they’re “unprofitable and worthless.” With a sharp yet humorous tone, Spoon calls out how Christians often battle each other over denominational or theological differences—Baptists vs. Pentecostals, pre-trib vs. post-trib, etc.—when their real enemy isn’t one another. The true enemy is darkness, not fellow believers who love Jesus but land differently on secondary doctrines. These intra-church fights damage unity and dishonor the love we’re called to walk in. If Christ is at the center, let’s stop acting like each other’s adversaries.

2. The Unity of the Trinity

Spoon reminds us that unity doesn’t require uniformity. Ecclesiology and eschatology—the study of church and end times—will always have varied interpretations, and that’s okay. The bond of unity lies in the shared belief in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Christians are blood-related through Jesus and drink from the same Spirit. Spoon challenges listeners to operate with grace and maturity, especially when others don't mirror their theological journey. Not every believer has to like the same worship style, teaching emphasis, or doctrinal nuance. What matters is shared faith in the real, biblical Jesus—not a counterfeit cultural version.

3. Follow Jesus, Not Each Other’s Opinions

Using Jesus’ interaction with Peter in John 21, Spoon drives home a powerful truth: Jesus didn’t tell Peter to worry about John’s path—He said, “You follow Me.” In the same way, Spoon warns against trying to force others to adopt your preferences in church practice or personal convictions. God doesn't expect cloned Christianity; He expects obedient discipleship. He hilariously reminds us that even within ourselves we have conflicting opinions sometimes, so expecting perfect agreement with others is prideful and unrealistic. Spiritual maturity is marked by love, not by always being right.

4. The Church Will Stand—Because Jesus Said So

Spoon wraps up the segment by confronting a popular but flawed narrative: “If the church doesn’t change, it will fail.” His bold rebuttal? “No, it won’t. Jesus said the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” The church's survival doesn’t hinge on human cleverness but on divine promise. He calls for maturity, grace, and perspective. Whether you circumcise your child on the eighth day or not, whether your worship is liturgical or loud—those aren't salvation issues. What matters is a heart surrendered to Christ, guided by the Spirit, and anchored in the Word. Unity, not uniformity, is the heartbeat of the Church Jesus is building.