By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) In the seventh chapter of the Book of First Corinthians, the Apostle Paul discusses questions that the Christians in Corinth had posed, especially relating to questions of marriage. After pointing out that Christians who are married to non-Christians need to do everything they can to maintain their marriage (in the hopes... Continue Reading →
An Examination Of The Book Acappella Music In The Public Worship Of The Church-Part One
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) One of the first things which visitors to churches of Christ notice is the absence of instrumental music in our worship assemblies. Considering the entertainment-driven culture of religion found in many common-day churches and denominations, where bands and instruments of all kinds are used to energize and bring forth emotionally charged... Continue Reading →
The Pagan Origins Of Evolutionary Ideas
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Many people in our nation would be horrified to learn that much of what we have been taught as "scientific truth" actually is a redressing of ancient pagan religion. For example, consider the popular "Nebular Hypothesis." This idea is taught in college courses all through the country, and it supposedly describes... Continue Reading →
A Doctor Analyzes The Theory Of Evolution
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) The more I learn about the "theory" of evolution, the more amazed I am that so many in our society have accepted this pseudoscience hook, line, and sinker. Oh, please don't misunderstand me. I am well aware that this theory of origins has been force-fed into the impressionable minds of children... Continue Reading →
Original Sin?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) One of the prominent teachings of our day and age is that children are born as sinners. This teaching (largely borrowed from the Catholic Church) embodies the idea that humans are born as sinners as a direct result of the sins of Adam and Eve. Of course, Scripture is clear that... Continue Reading →
The Work Of The Holy Spirit: Part Two Deity Of The Spirit
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) In our last article in this series, we noticed that the Bible clearly teaches that the Holy Spirit is a Person. He is not an "it," or or impersonal force, as some people maintain. In this article, we will notice that the Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is Deity (I.e.,... Continue Reading →
The Work Of The Holy Spirit: Part One Who Is The Holy Spirit?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Among Christians, there is a great deal of confusion about the Holy Spirit. In this article, we are going to begin carefully studying about the Holy Spirit to better understand Him and His work. Of course, as we begin this study, we must remember that the Holy Spirit is God (Acts... Continue Reading →
The Bible And Drugs
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Introduction Our area of the country has been ravaged by the scourge of drug abuse. When I first moved to Kentucky, a friend of my father was speaking with him about life in Hazard. His advice? "Tell your son not to move to Hazard, it's the drug center of America!" I... Continue Reading →
Qualities Of A Godly Mother
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) "A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of... Continue Reading →
Overview Of The Book Of Jasher
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Several times in the Bible, there are references made to a work known as the book of Jasher. However, this book is not found in the 66 Books of the Bible. In this article, I would like to share with you some of the facts regarding this interesting book, and notice... Continue Reading →