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Morgans Baptist News "Let us not give up meeting together." 
Hebrews 10:25 

THE E-MORGANETTE

                         From The Pastor                                     

            

In the August 26th edition of Baptist Press, I read an interesting article entitled, “Southern Baptists’ Views of Scripture Studied.”  In the article, written by Mark Kelly, it shows there to be a “disconnect between Southern Baptist pastors’ view of Scripture and those of the people in their pews.”

 

In a study of 778 Southern Baptist pastors, 100% strongly agreed with the statement, “I believe in the divine inspiration of Scripture.”  A second question asked was, “I believe in the inerrancy of Scripture.”  97% of Southern Baptist pastors strongly agreed with that statement, 2% somewhat agreed, and 0% disagreed.  It would seem, at least among the pastors, that the long-standing “battle for the Bible” in the Southern Baptist Convention is over.  However, when asked, “In the Southern Baptist Convention, the battle for the Bible is over and won,” the opinions diffe5red.  52% strongly or somewhat disagreed with this statement, while only 42% strongly or somewhat agreed.

 

Brad Waggoner, author of  “The Shape of Faith to Come,” state that only 80% of adults who attend an SBC church at least once a month strongly agreed that “the Bible is the written Word of God and is totally accurate in all that it teaches.” 8% somewhat or strongly disagreed. In the same publication, Waggoner states “that only 76% of adults who attend an SBC church at least once a month strongly agree that “the Bible is the authoritative source of truth and wisdom for daily living.”

 

Scott McConnell, associate director of LifeWay Research, said this indicates, “While Southern Baptist pastors are united in their view of the inerrancy of Scripture, they must be aware that 1 out of every 4 people who attend their churches each month consider the Bible less than totally accurate or authoritative.”

 

What do you believe about God’s perfect and Holy Word?  I agree wholeheartedly with the pastors of this survey.  I believe that the Bible is God’s Holy Word.  I believe that it is inerrant.  If we, as Southern Baptists, and more specifically, as Morgans Baptist Church, are to be people of the Book, we had better believe the Book.  I believe and affirm 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, and other passages which affirm that the Bible IS THE WORD OF GOD.  This issue has been settled in my heart, what about yours? 

                                                 In Him,

 

                                                 Pastor Rick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DivorceCare for adults and children will be on Tuesdays from 6:30-9 p.m.  Contact Gary Proffitt to register (540) 875-8085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child…

... brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.
National Collection Week is November 17-24.  We will dedicate our shoeboxes on Sunday, November 16th.

 

 

 

 

                     

On Nov. 29th the Pairs and Spares Class will be

going to the RRM to serve dinner from 4:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  They will be collecting twin size sheet sets and bath towels to bring with them.  Please place your donations in their classroom beside the kitchen. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Meal

 

 

Saturday, Nov. 22nd at 5:00 p.m.

 

The church will provide the turkey and dressing.  All attending

 

families need to bring covered side dishes to share.

 

 

Please R.S.V.P. by bulletin

 

insert or calling 297-4959 by Sunday the

 

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Morgans Baptist Church
Office: (540) 297-4959
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 477 / Moneta, VA 24121
Physical Address:  2086 Morgans Church Road / Bedford, Virginia 24523
Email: secretary@morgansbaptistchurch.org 

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