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The Scandal of Schism

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schism [n.]

/’ski-zəm/

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

A Recovering Schismatic Speaks

In The Scandal of Schism, Chris Anderson draws from personal experience and biblical truth to tackle the pervasive issue of schismatic division within the church. Gain understanding of historical and contemporary causes of schism. Discover a pathway to reconciliation and biblical unity.

  • written from pastoral experience, told as a personal journey
  • includes helpful history of modern church movements
  • addresses division among conservative evangelicals
  • argues from Bible texts on schism, separation, and unity
  • gives practical wisdom for Christians wearied by infighting

“But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.”

Galatians 5:15

Memoirs of a Recovering Schismatic

A brief history of Christian fundamentalism and the author’s learning experiences within church movements

When Separation Is Essential

An analysis of Bible texts about necessary separation, plus a study of Jesus’ prioritization of church unity

When Separation Is Sinful

A look at excessive approaches to separation, and a survey of controversial topics within church cultures 

Christian Unity in the 21st Century

A call for deference on secondary issues, as well as greater understanding in a day of racial division

The Bible commands Christians to unite around the truth. And the Bible commands Christians to break unity for the sake of the truth.

Both unity and separation can be a matter of obedience to Scripture—or of disobedience. Christians, churches, and Christian organizations must carefully determine when they must cooperate with other believers, when they might, and when they mustn’t. It’s complicated. Thankfully, Scripture has a lot to say about unity, separation, and schism.

Anderson chronicles his journey from rigid separatism to a more balanced interpretation and application of biblical separation. I so resonated with this book’s message.

Michael Barrett

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

Practical, balanced, and Scripture-saturated, this book speaks to all of us because of our innate tendency towards schism. May God help us to read with humility.

Conrad Mbewe

African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia

Chris Anderson has written against the destructive spirit of schism and sectarianism. This book will challenge you with biblical perspective and godly discernment.

Cary Schmidt

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newington, CT

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Chris Anderson

Chris Anderson served as a pastor for twenty-five years—first as a church planter in Ohio and then as lead pastor in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He now serves as the Vice President of Global Opportunities for Biblical Ministries Worldwide and the Director of Healthy Church Network. Chris is the author of multiple books, including The God Who Satisfies and Theology That Sticks: The Life-Changing Power of Exceptional Hymns. He is a contributing author and editor for Church Works Media’s popular Gospel Meditations devotional series; a frequent speaker in churches, colleges, and conferences; and a well-known hymn-writer of songs like “His Robes for Mine” and “I Run to Christ.” Chris and his wife Lori have four beautiful and godly daughters, two sons-in-law, and a beautiful granddaughter.

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“I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions [skismata] among you.”

1 Corinthians 1:10

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