We who have been redeemed as the first-fruit of God's new creation must be above all concerned that his name is honoured. In a religiously plural world we cannot offer any other centre for human unity except the one which he has provided in the atoning work of Jesus. The life of a Church wholly devoted to honouring him in worship, loving obedience and faithful witness is the human means though which he will fulfill his promise to draw all peoples to himself. The heart of our praying is that he would see the travail of his soul and be satisfied. (Lesslie Newbigin: Missionary Theologian p184)
As usual, Newbigin states more clearly than I can the unity and mission of the church in its active witness.
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