Confessions of a Retired Pastor

Confessions of a Retired Pastor

When Scripture Eclipses the Message

The Bible reveals God. It is not God.

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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
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One of my closest friends is the pastor of a very large church. For years he invited me to preach there once a year. Every time I came, he told me the same thing. He could not believe I attended the seminary I attended. He was convinced that most seminaries are very good at one thing: turning people away from Jesus. He was not alone. In a lot of circles…

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