By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) It is one of the most commonly made claims, and is heard so often in the religious world that people often do not give it a second thought. It is one of those beliefs which has become synonymous with Christianity in America and is often accepted without even passing investigation. It... Continue Reading →
When You Are Ready To Give Up
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) There are times when the memories of our past sins haunt us, almost as tangibly as the spirits which tormented Ebenezer Scrooge on the Eve of Christmas. Sometimes, we-like Ebenezer-lose our way. We are careless, and we sin. We hurt God, we hurt the ones we love, and we hurt our... Continue Reading →
Who Can Say?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Recently, while studying the Book of Proverbs, I came across this penetrating passage: Proverbs 20:9-Who can say, "I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin"? The writer here talks about the fact that no accountable person is free from the taint of sin. I believe that one... Continue Reading →
The Sleeping Son Of God
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) A few years ago, I was diagnosed with a stress induced illness known as stomatitis. The doctors informed me that this condition had been brought on by prolonged periods of too much work, too much stress, and not enough sleep. I remember one of the first manifestations of this illness: I was... Continue Reading →
The Etymological Beauty Of Comfort
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Today has been in many ways a very difficult day. I awoke to the news that a dear friend from my childhood suffered a tragic death in her family. Her mother, who has been fighting her battle to cancer for almost a year, succumbed and departed from this world on this... Continue Reading →
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Throughout my life, I have often found great comfort in the words of the Prophet Jeremiah. Having been sent by God to preach His Word to the rebellious people of Judah, the Weeping Prophet warned of coming judgment against the sin-hardened masses. Sadly, they would not repent: and the judgment from... Continue Reading →
Is Time Really The Hero Of The Plot?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Many of the people I study with are atheist and agnostic. I have no problem studying with my friends of these persuasions: the truth is powerful and able to convert even the most hard-hearted skeptic (provided they are sincerely seeking the truth-Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 26:25; Proverbs 28:14). I... Continue Reading →
The Pledge Of Baptism
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) It is so heartbreaking to see the many false teachings in the religious world regarding baptism. Especially true in this regard is the myriads of people who do not understand or who were not properly taught that baptism is part of God's plan of salvation. In fact, every time that baptism... Continue Reading →
The Dead Sea Scrolls And The New Testament
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) The Dead Sea Scrolls were penned by a set of scribes near the Dead Sea, just outside of Jerusalem. The scribes who preserved these manuscripts were known as the Essenes, and they were wiped out by the Romans between 67-70 A.D. However, their copies of the Old Testament manuscripts were hidden... Continue Reading →
The Fool Has Said In His Heart…
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) I often am struck by the incredible meaning of words as I study the Bible. Words usually change meaning over time, and those definitions can drastically change the way that we understand God's Word. Let me share an example with you. For years, I had heard this verse of the Bible... Continue Reading →