by Mark Farnham | Jan 26, 2015 | Apologetics, Book Reviews, Logic, Philosophy
One of the unfortunate results of the incredible resurgence of apologetics in Christianity in the last two decades is the impression many apologists give that an extensive study of philosophy is necessary to effectively defend the faith. On the contrary, what most...
by Mark Farnham | Jan 15, 2015 | Christian Living, Christian Thinkers, Theology
“Theology simply means “the study of God,” and doctrine means “teaching.” Since the main message of Scripture is the unfolding mystery of Christ, who reveals his Father and reconciles us to him, theology is a central concern of every believer. It would be odd if we...
by Mark Farnham | Jan 10, 2015 | Apologetics, Biblical Studies, History, Relativism, The Church
John Pavlovitz’s article, “5 Things I Wish Christians Would Admit About the Bible,” (http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/5-things-i-wish-christians-would-admit-about-bible) calls Christians to “admit” certain ideas about the Bible. I return the favor and call on him...
by Mark Farnham | Jan 9, 2015 | Apologetics, Biblical Studies, History, The Church
Nineteenth-century theological liberalism is all the rage in evangelical Christianity these days, although it is never identified as such by those who peddle it. It appears, rather, as “enlightened,” modern, thinking—Christianity for the 21st century—respectable, so...
by Mark Farnham | Jan 6, 2015 | Apologetics, Christian Living, LGBTQ, The Church
[Adapted from J. Budziszewski, “Off to College: Can We Keep Them?,” from Is Your Church Ready: Motivating Leaders to Live an Apologetic Life, edited by Ravi Zacharias and Norman Geisler (Zondervan, 2003).] What They Need to Hear about the Relation between...
