By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Throughout the Scriptures, we are constantly told about the close connection between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Indeed, several passages remind us that one of the primary works of the HolySpirit has been in delivering the Word of God to mankind. For example: 2 Peter 2:20-21-knowing this first,... Continue Reading →
The Work Of The Holy Spirit: Part Four The Baptism Of The Spirit
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) In our last lesson, we noticed the important role that the Spirit has played in bringing to mankind the Word of God. Indeed, several passages of Scripture remind us that this is one of the most important works of the Holy Spirit throughout the ages. In close connection with that ministry... 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 →
The Mysterious Equidistant Letter Skipping Of Isaiah 53
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Equidistant Letter Skipping in the Bible Long ago, the Jewish rabbis noticed something interesting about the Hebrew Scriptures: there were patterns found in the text when one skipped an equal number of letters between words. Found through these equidistant letter skipping were entire words, phrases, and concepts hidden within the passage.... Continue Reading →
Six Wonders Of Calvary
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) In this article, I want to share with you some of the wonderful things which transpired at Calvary-the place where our Savior died. In learning about some of these wonderful things, i want yo to also see that many of them are also terrible. They show not only the heights of... Continue Reading →
The Apologetic Value Of The Chinese Language
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) For the past several years, I have been greatly intrigued by the powerful apologetic nature of the Chinese language. Briefly stated, the Chinese language is one of the oldest in existence, with the words of this language telling a type of story within their characters. As one linguist has pointed... Continue Reading →
Job And The Afterlife: Sheol # 7 The Inhabitants Of Sheol
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Quotation For Contemplation "You may have fallen in with some [Gnostics] who are called Christians. However, they do not admit this [intermediate state], and they venture to blaspheme the God of Abraham. . . . They say there is no resurrection of the dead. Rather, they say that when they die,... Continue Reading →
Job And The Afterlife Sheol-Part Five The Differences Between “Soul” And “Spirit”
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) (Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the New King James Version of the Bible) Quotation For Consideration "Some by the soul understand the natural and unregenerate part in man, and by the spirit the renewed and regenerate part, which though sometimes are not so easily distinguished by men,... Continue Reading →
Job And The Afterlife Sheol-Part Six The Geography Of Sheol
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) (Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the New King James Version of the Bible) Quotation For Contemplation "“For there are partial corrections (padeiai) which are called chastisements (kolasis), which many of us who have been in transgression incur by falling away from the Lord’s people. But as children... Continue Reading →
Archaeology And Genesis: Lesson One The Authorship Of The Pentateuch And The Historicity Of Adam And Eve
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Upon Completion, Please Send Answered Questions To: Mark Tabata (Facebook). The Tabatas 608 Dawahare Drive Hazard KY 41701 606-216-1757 (Text Or Call) hazardhomecoc@gmail.com (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the New King James Version of the Bible) Introduction The Bible claims to be a historically accurate document: Luke 1:1-4-1... Continue Reading →