The question then of who actually established the sacraments cannot be answered. Or if Jesus did not believe Himself to be the Son of God then we have no ground to believe it either and therefore commit idolatry in praying to Him. The outcome, however, does not lie in our hands, but in His, who without whom the builders build in vain. To Him be all our humble ecumenical efforts commended. Dr. Brand, who like Rev. Marquart, stressed the importance of theological dialogue, also emphasized the need for visible unity.
Unity is a matter of obedience.
One must be obedient to the will of God for the unity of the church. Like Rev. Marquart, who emphasized the need to uphold the truth in all ecumenical pursuits, Dr. Brand went a step further in his assessment. We are not after a super- church but a global communion of Christians, which though it has ample room for legitimate diversity, does not deny the deep unity which we share as a result of our one Lord, one Faith, and one Baptism. That unity signals God's will for the whole creation. The clarity of analysis and positive nature of the discussion will serve the Christian community well.