by Mark Farnham | Oct 11, 2011 | Philosophy
Because God has spoken, we can know who he is, something of what he does, even why he does what he does; and we can know that who he is, what he does, and why he does what he does is revealed to us to know as creatures, not as creators. In other words, it is not the...
by Mark Farnham | Oct 5, 2011 | Apologetics
It is sometimes believed by the evangelistically-minded that there is no need to defend the faith, but simply to “open your mouth” and “tell your story.” If someone asks you “why?” you shouldn’t worry about your answer, simply reply, “I don’t know. All I know is that...
by Mark Farnham | Sep 28, 2011 | Ethics, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching
Demonizing opponents is (unfortunately) a common practice in churches where the leadership is making sweeping changes that are opposed by some in the congregation. Those who oppose the changes, the pastor tells the congregation, are just like the Pharisees in...
by Mark Farnham | Sep 26, 2011 | Theology
The task of theology in a decentered age is not easy, but theology never was. The crusader who nostalgically quests for the golden age of Christendom is in fact a deserter from the present conflict… Perhaps all the challenges to contemporary theology derive, in...
by Mark Farnham | Sep 22, 2011 | Church History
To those who are afraid and have already been terrified by the burden of their sins, Christ the saviour and the gift should be announced, not Christ the example and the lawgiver. But to those who are smug and stubborn the example of Christ should be set forth,...
