by Bill Farley | Apr 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
The church should never presume the gospel. Just the opposite. We should presume the fragility of the gospel. It is a delicate flower, easily wilted by religious pride, one that only flourishes where careful attempts to humble the church have been consistently... by Bill Farley | Apr 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Paul begins the third chapter of Phillipians this way. “To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you” (Phil. 3:1). Then a couple of paragraphs follow that denounce works righteousness and extol the free grace of God. Why is this... by Bill Farley | Apr 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Paul reminds us that all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2Tim 3:12). Jesus tells us that persecution is a sign of God’s blessing. He even exhorts us to rejoice when persecution arrives at our doorstep (Matt. 5:10-12). However,...