Word and Spirit Together Quotes

“Two epistles of Paul illustrate this. He addressed the Corinthians as ‘brethren’, in spite of apparent disbelief in the resurrection among them, to say nothing of immorality (a point we shall take up in Chapter 12). They needed correction in belief and behaviour, yet Paul did not ostracise them (some ecclesiastical authorities today might disown a church condoning incest in its membership and intoxication at communion services!). He recognised them as babies, as ‘carnal’ rather than ‘spiritual’. They had all been ‘baptised in Spirit’ and had all the ‘spiritual gifts’ (1 Cor 1:7; 12:13). Writing to the Ephesians, Paul exhorts them to ‘make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace’ (Eph 4:3).”
― David Pawson, Word and Spirit Together: Uniting Charismatics and Evangelicals

“Doctrinal agreement is the goal, not the basis, of unity. We start with the fellowship (koinonia) of the Spirit and on that foundation build a mature understanding of faith in and knowledge of our common Lord.”
― David Pawson, Word and Spirit Together: Uniting Charismatics and Evangelicals