by Mark Farnham | Oct 20, 2015 | Apologetics, Biblical Studies
Uses of the Word Apologia The Greek word apologia is used several times in the New Testament, and each usage reflects the meaning of defending against an accusation. In Acts 19:33 Alexander attempted to make a “defense” to a crowd that had erupted after Paul was...
by Mark Farnham | Oct 19, 2015 | Apologetics, Evangelism
The term apologetics was at one time only rarely heard in Christian churches. Despite the widespread popularity of apologists such as C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer in the 1960’s and 70’s and Josh McDowell in the 80’s and 90’s, the vast majority of evangelical...
by Mark Farnham | Jun 30, 2015 | Apologetics, Culture, Ethics, LGBTQ, Philosophy
I was reading an interview with seven philosophers about the SCOTUS decision legalizing gay marriage in all 50 states, and in none of their short essays, save one, did the philosophers who responded actually apply any serious philosophy. Their answers are mostly...
by Mark Farnham | Jun 9, 2015 | Apologetics, Christian Living, Evangelism, The Church
In an article last month in Christianity Today on the state of evangelism in the American church, Ed Stetzer summarizes two recent studies by Lifeway Researchers and the Barna Group. The Lifeway study concluded what any observant Christian already knows—evangelism has...
by Mark Farnham | Jun 3, 2015 | Church History, Theology
I spoke at my son’s Baccalaureate service this week, and it was held at an area church. The service provided an opportunity for the fellowship of Christian students at his public school to celebrate the faithfulness of God to them during the last year, and to...
