Direct Answer
The claim challenges denominational division by suggesting that much disunity comes from biased theological methods rather than unavoidable differences in Scripture. The transcript does not discuss early Christians’ views directly, so any answer about them must be limited to the chapter’s stated concern for Christians becoming “one body again.”
Support from Transcript
- The author claims that if “Bible-believing Christians” used common-sense interpretation, “we could all be one body again.” - He says theologians often begin with “a preconceived idea that their school of theology is correct.” - They use Scripture as “a pool of verses” to support their school and “ignore or explain away” opposing verses. - He contrasts this with title-law honesty, where one must seek “the actual truth.” - He argues Christians must not begin with minds “already made up” and then build a proof-text case. - He says that without unbiased honesty, “we never find the truth.”
Discussion Follow-ups
The transcript implies that competing theological schools may preserve division by defending systems. However, it does not provide historical evidence about how early Christians would have evaluated such schools.