Tag Archives: theology

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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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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PETA Wants to Save the Whales (a.k.a. Overweight Women)

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

Take a look at this PETA billboard.  Exactly who is PETA referring to as a whale?  Seems pretty degrading to women if you ask me. PETA’s ad claims that going vegetarian is the way to lose weight.  But that is … Continue reading →

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PETA cares more about chickens than children

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

PETA is at it again.  They are staging protests against McDonald’s over the treatment of chickens that go into the restaurant’s food.  I am okay with PETA protesting (even if I am not in full agreement), but I am not okay … Continue reading →

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Is the Single Life Really a Gift?

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

In 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, Paul tells us that it is good for a person to remain single.  In fact, he calls singleness a “gift from God.”  Why does he think singleness is such a great thing?  Paul explains his reasoning … Continue reading →

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I wish Tim Tebow would be quiet and lose a few more games

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Tim Farley

Okay, so this is not a theological post, but it is about a topic near to my heart: college football.  As an Ohio State fan, I have come to strongly dislike (i.e. hate) the Florida Gators and all things SEC.  … Continue reading →

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Should Christian Churches Practice Separation?

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Tim Farley

In a previous post, I gave the doctrinal position of the GARBC (General Association of Regular Baptist Churches) regarding separation and asked for your feedback.  As a reminder, here is what the doctrinal statement of the GARBC states concerning this … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Book Reviews

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Tim Farley

Those of you who have been following my blog know that I have been working through Essential Church? by Thom and Sam Rainer.  I have really enjoyed the Rainers’ book and feel that it has much to offer those who … Continue reading →

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Biblical Separation: When have we gone too far?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Tim Farley

This is going to be a controversial post.  Some of you will wonder why it is controversial.  The topic itself does not seem to be that big of a deal.  However, I serve as a pastor in a fellowship of … Continue reading →

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Does college cause students to lose their faith?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been reading and enjoying Sam Rainer’s blog for the last month or so.  Sam is co-author of Essential Church?, which I have blogged about previously (here and here). In his latest blog entry, Rainer discusses the impact of … Continue reading →

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