Category Archives: Bible

How Different Generations View the Bible

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Tim Farley

Barna has a new study out that reveals how different age groups view the Bible.  The chart above shows the results of the survey.  The Mosaic generation refers to adults who are currently ages 18 to 25; Busters are those … Continue reading →

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TNIV Bible is Being Phased Out

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

The TNIV (Today’s New International Version) is being phased out.  The translation, a revision of the best-selling NIV, has faced constant criticism from conservative evangelicals since its inception due to its “gender inclusive” language. Rather than continue with the TNIV, the … Continue reading →

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Should Protestants read the Apocrypha?

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have just started to read through the Apocrypha.  For those who are unaware, the Apocrypha is a group of books included in Catholic Bibles, but not in the 66 books of the Protestant Bible. I have to admit that … Continue reading →

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When Does Personal Experience Trump God’s Word?

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Tim Farley

Recently, I went to hear a Christian leader talk about his conversion from Islam to Christianity.  It seems that one of the chief influences in his life was his girlfriend at the time, who was a Christian. The Christian girlfriend … Continue reading →

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Over-Eating the Reason for Our Weight, Not Lack of Exercise

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Tim Farley

I recently posted an entry dealing with the obesity rate among Americans.  The post specifically dealt with a recent study that claims that 1-in-5 four year old children is physically obese. Well, another study claims that the U.S. obesity problem … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Ignore Gluttony?

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Tim Farley

It seems that we, as Christians, tend to zero in on the sins of our culture pretty quickly.  We like to criticize homosexuality, alcoholism, gambling, etc.  Well, how come we ignore one of our culture’s “biggest” issues: gluttony?  The Bible … Continue reading →

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Does Satan Exist? ABC Nightline Debate

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Tim Farley

ABC Nightline hosted a debate concerning the existence of Satan.  The debate featured well-known pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church and Annie Lobert against philosopher Deepak Chopra and Bishop Carlton Pearson.  You can watch the debate at the link below: … Continue reading →

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