However, that could be a problem. The splintering of the Body of Christ into hundreds of competing parts is a disgrace. When Christ returns he's coming for a Bride, not a harem. As long as the spirit of denominationalism prevails, the Body of Christ can never do its work with power. Fortunately the former is today rapidly losing ground, while the latter is gaining the ascendancy.
Some groups are more standoffish than others, tending to live in denominational ghettos.
Since leaving Adventism I have been thrilled to get acquainted with many of my brothers and sisters who are also a part of the Body of Christ. Holy Spirit Paranoia Generally speaking, Adventists are quite uninformed about the work of the Holy Spirit, and they fear his ministry. Although the movement began with the fullness of charismatic gifts, that part of Adventist history has been carefully edited out. Leadership is not enthusiastic about sharing control with the Holy Spirit, and he is only welcome in Adventist congregations if he behaves himself. That was true at Pentecost, when the disciples were accused of being drunk at nine in the morning.