Thomas Campbell

Introduction

“Partyism is a foul blot on Christianity, and among the blackest stains on the character of its professors. An apostle calls such "carnal." Partyism is directly opposed to the plan of heaven, which is to gather into one, or unite all, in Christ Jesus. It is contrary to the express command of God--to the doctrine, example and prayer of Jesus--to the repeated exhortations of his inspired apostles--and to the very spirit of Christ in all his new born children; for they are born with heavenly love and union, with the whole family of Christ” (Rhodes, pp. 23-25).

Thomas Campbell was one ...