The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) has reacted to news circulating in the media which suggests that its head pastor, Pastor Mensa Otabil has described some scriptures in the Bible as senseless and utterly stupid.
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In a statement signed and issued by the General Secretary of the church, Rev Morris Appiah, the church explained that the recent sermon preached by its head pastor on ‘Wisdom’ had been misrepresented in media publications.
“The International Central Gospel Church has noted with concern a publication first sighted on browngh.com and subsequently on ghanaweb.com entitled ‘Some scriptures in the Bible are Senseless and Stupid – Mensa Otabil.’
“The media publications titled ‘Some scriptures in the Bible are senseless and Stupid’ only made references to portions of the message first preached on Sunday, January 13, 2019 which was subsequently featured on the Living Word television broadcast on Sunday, May 26, 2019 as the basis for this unfortunate heading.
“While we encourage reportage and healthy debate on sermons preached, we owe it as a responsibility to our public’s to correct such significant misrepresentations.
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“The headline and opening statement do not in any way reflect the viewpoint or the contents of the sermon preached by Pastor Otabil. As a theologian of international repute, Pastor Otabil has always and at all times maintained the sanctity of God’s word, the Bible, as wholly inspired and authoritative,” the statement further admonished.
To the church, Pastor Otabil does not subscribe to any doctrine that disrespects the Holy Scriptures, which he wholly embraces as the entire counsel of God.
Below is ICGC’s statement on the issue:
Source: Adomonline.com