As unbelievers, we reject the claim that the Bible is the Word of God. We reject the notion that the Bible is inerrant and infallible. To most unbelievers, the Bible is just one book among many, no different from countless other literary works.
Why, then, do Evangelicals think quoting Bible verses to unbelievers will somehow, some way lead them to faith in Jesus Christ? Think of all the commenters over the years who have flooded the comment section of this blog with cut and paste blocks of Scripture, thinking that these words will have some sort of magical power over us. Why do they do this?
Evangelicals are taught that the Bible is a supernatural text with a supernatural message given to them by a supernatural God. It is different from all other books because its words are straight from the mouth of God. Remember, God only wrote one book — the B-I-B-L-E. Preferably, the KJV.
Sunday after Sunday, Evangelical preachers indoctrinate and condition congregants in beliefs that prop up the false notion that the Bible is an inerrant, infallible text; that when they read or hear the Bible preached, they are hearing the very words of God. So, in their minds, it stands to reason then, that Evangelicals think the words of the Bible have supernatural power. And when they find out the words don’t have the desired salvific effect with the unwashed, uncircumcised Philistines of the world, who do they blame? Themselves? The Bible? Nope, blame rests solely on unbelievers. We are to blame for not hearing what Paul said we cannot hear or understand.
Just remember, unbelievers. It is always our fault.
Bruce Gerencser, 69, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 48 years. He and his wife have six grown children and thirteen grandchildren. Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. Bruce left the ministry in 2005, and in 2008 he left Christianity. Bruce is now a humanist and an atheist.
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