by Mark Farnham | Jun 30, 2010 | Christian Living, Pastoral Ministry, Philosophy, Preaching, The Church
Ever since the Reformation put the Bible into the hands of everyman, opponents of the truth have decried the availability of the Bible to be read and understood by more than just an elite clergy. The pre-Reformation scholar William Tyndale made it his goal to...
by Mark Farnham | Jun 29, 2010 | Biblical Studies, Christian Living, Church History
Reading the Bible is one of the most important practices of the Christian life. But just because you read your Bible doesn’t make you spiritual, and reading on its own provides no spiritual benefit. The Bible is not a talisman that possesses magical power just for the...
by Mark Farnham | Jun 28, 2010 | Christian Living, Church History, Doubt, Theology
Many people struggle with assurance of their salvation. Even though they have placed their trust in Christ alone and believe that the Bible says this is the way to salvation, they agonize over whether they have been truly converted. Because they don’t always feel...
by Mark Farnham | Jun 24, 2010 | Church History, Historiography, Theology
How often have you heard people lament that these days are not like the “good old days”? Perceptions of the past state of the world or Christianity are often skewed, reflecting the selective memories of individuals or the selective reading of the historical record. We...
by Mark Farnham | Jun 23, 2010 | Christian Living, Christian Thinkers, Church History, Theology
Because God is not bound by space or time, the desire for God is unlike desire for things in this world. When, for example, we have yearned for food or drink and receive what we have longed for, our desire ceases. Often our enjoyment falls short of our expectations,...
