by Mark Lafler | Dec 16, 2011 | authentic christianity, bible literacy, READ, theology and worldviews
In this season of Advent we are reminded of what it means to wait for something special. We generally reflect upon the first coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how the ancient Jewish people waited for their messiah. We also consider the second coming of our Lord...
by Mark Lafler | Dec 5, 2011 | book reviews
In A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, Eugene Peterson discusses discipleship as a pilgrimage as opposed to an instant achievement. He devotes each chapter for reflection on one of the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). These Psalms are chosen as the foundation...
by Mark Lafler | Nov 19, 2011 | authentic christianity
Is church a choice? Certainly, from the perspective of the Bible attending church is not a choice. There are no Biblical examples of Christians in the New Testament period who were believers that did not attend church. However, many Christians today seem to treat...
by Mark Lafler | Nov 12, 2011 | authentic christianity
On the one hand the church does not need any defending. The church is the people of God made holy by God’s holiness. It is a people in relationship with the Trinity. A people called by the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. On the other hand, there seems to be a lot of...
by Mark Lafler | Oct 15, 2011 | theology and worldviews
Do our prayers change God’s mind on outcomes? There are many who believe that prayer can change God’s mind and usually cite Exodus 32:7-14 and Isaiah 38:1-6. But how can an omniscient and immutable [1] God change his mind? In Exodus 32:7-14, God is ready to...
