Tag Archives: Bible Study

Enjoy your nativity, even if it is wrong…

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Tim Farley

‘Tis the season for Christmas decorations and what Christian home would be complete without a nativity scene featuring our new-born Savior? Of course, we can just overlook the historical inaccuracies.  For instance, while it is true that Jesus was wrapped … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 – Can Christians ever partner with unbelievers?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 reads: Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.  For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness?  Or what fellowship has light with darkness?  What accord has Christ with Belial?  Or what portion does a believer share with an … Continue reading →

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Do Babies Go to Heaven?

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Tim Farley

Most people agree that it is a tragedy when a baby dies.  It is a tragedy when anyone dies, but it is especially difficult when the life of a young one ends, regardless of the reason. There is little comfort … Continue reading →

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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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Understanding “the least of these my brothers” in Matthew 25:40

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Tim Farley

It has been a while since my last post.  I apologize for that.  Hopefully, now that I have finished moving I will be able to post a bit more regularly again. One of the most-often misunderstood Bible passages comes from … Continue reading →

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End-Times Discussion Moderated by John Piper

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Tim Farley

Here is a great video clip of a debate between three Christian scholars representing pre-millennialism, amillennialism, and post-millennialism.  John Piper is the moderator of the debate.  If you have ever been curious about the different views or want to understand … Continue reading →

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Shroud of Turin a Fake?

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Tim Farley

Another person has weighed in on the legitimacy of the Shroud of Turin.  An Italian scientist has figured out a way to reproduce the Shroud and the image it contains using material and techniques available in the middle ages.  Scientists … Continue reading →

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Do we know how to abound?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been carrying around the following quote in my Bible for years.  It comes from Spurgeon and it is on abundance in light of Philippians 4:12: Let not the gifts thy love bestows estrange our hearts from thee. Have the gifts of God … 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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Are Pastors Required to be Married?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Tim Farley

This may seem like a strange post.  Some of you may wonder why I even bring such a topic up for discussion.  Well, the reason I want to discuss it is because it is an issue that has impacted me … Continue reading →

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