by Mark Lafler | Jun 20, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology and worldviews
I was reading an article in Churchman recently in which the author states that the Bible books of Genesis and Revelation are the cause of heated debates.[1] A good debate may be a needed and very good thing. However, the interpretation of these two books has caused...
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by Mark Lafler | Jun 13, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology and worldviews
Jesus tells a parable in Mark 4:26-29 about the Kingdom of God. In the parable Jesus describes a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. While the farmer goes about his daily business the seed sprouts and grows. The text makes a point of suggesting that the farmer...
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by Mark Lafler | Jun 6, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology and worldviews
In 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Paul writes to the church in Corinth concerning a confident hope and a proper perspective. The hope and perspective that Paul describes is very helpful for us as well. We must remember that Paul is writing to a church that has had many...
by Mark Lafler | May 30, 2012 | authentic christianity, READ
We read in 1 Corinthians 15:6 that Jesus after his resurrection appeared to over 500 persons in one meeting. We also read in Acts 1:15 that there were 120 persons together when they cast lots to see who would replace Judas as one of the twelve apostles. We also know...
by Mark Lafler | May 23, 2012 | authentic christianity, bible literacy, READ
A popular text growing up was Ephesians 6:10-20 on “spiritual warfare.” I remember being taught to pray over myself the armor of God each morning so that I would not fall to temptation in my life. However, the personal application is of secondary nature to the main...
