Re: Letter dated August 13, titled “Absurd Conclusion”
and letter dated August 27, titled “Shifting Blame.”
These two authors, both pastors, have a strong focus –
apparently to define or save the Southern Baptist religion.
Re: Letter dated August 13, titled “Absurd Conclusion”
and letter dated August 27, titled “Shifting Blame.”
These two authors, both pastors, have a strong focus –
apparently to define or save the Southern Baptist religion.
I would like to ask all participants in the mainstreamer vs.
fundamentalist ideologies: If you were totally focused on doing the Lords
will, how much time would you have left to participate in a theological battle?
Believers should ponder this question: What does an issue so divisive that it
pits believers in Christ against fellow believers in Christ have to do with
doing Gods will? If you answered either question and do not like your
answer, then good. I believe you are headed in the right direction.
In Revelation 2:4, Jesus tells the church of Ephesus, “I
have somewhat against thee, because thou hast lost the first love.” The
members of the church of Ephesus apparently lost their focus, and this verse
is a stark reminder of what todays churches face when they get deeply
involved in theological disputes. There are many believers who have been hurt
by the focus on this religious divisiveness.
What should be done about this religious dilemma? I believe
the answer is prayer. Nothing on earth has the power of praying with one accord
to God to draw us closer to him, to know and do his will. Focusing more diligently
on doing Gods will, believers will have little time to theologize, debate
and argue with one another. Of course, I am not a pastor, only a saved sinner.
What do I know about such matters?
Richard Eller
Natchitoches