Pastor’s sister disagrees
by Suzan E. Raimonde, Orchard Park, N.Y.
When I read my brother’s article, “A Pastor Questions the Bible He Loves,” (Nov. 20, 2007), I was somewhat disturbed. The author (Timothy Schultz) is my little brother, and because our theological journey was juxtaposed in many ways, I knew him as an individual who never questioned the Scriptures.
Tim and I love each other, and I called him to get his OK on my response. He was thrilled that I was willing to interact with what he had written, and we agreed that our differing opinions would not interfere with our relationship.
I do believe, according to 2 Timothy 3:16, that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God” (KJV) and that all means all. If you begin to question the “floating ax head,” to which he alluded, where does the questioning end? If God had control over the creation of this magnanimous universe, could he not also control that the Bible be created in truth and without convoluted controversy?
God’s Word is steady, stable and able to withstand the storms of any and all scrutiny. If we begin to question the “stories” in the Bible and wonder which ones are myth, what insecurity can enter our psyches in a time of protracted unrest and turmoil? God in his loving kindness has given us his unwavering Word as a rock to stand on and a shelter to retreat to in times of trouble.
Associated Issue: Good preaching - Nov. 20, 2007
Associated Article: A pastor questions the Bible he loves
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