(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “For the Scripture says to the Pharaoh, "FOR THIS VERY PURPOSE I HAVE RAISED YOU UP, THAT I MAY SHOW MY POWER IN YOU, AND THAT MY NAME MAY BE DECLARED IN ALL THE EARTH." 18 Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Nine)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “As it is written, "JACOB I HAVE LOVED, BUT ESAU I HAVE HATED." 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOMEVER I WILL HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Eight)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), 12 it was said to her, "THE OLDER SHALL SERVE THE YOUNGER." 13 As it is... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Seven)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), 12 it was said to her, "THE OLDER SHALL SERVE THE YOUNGER." 13 As it is... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Six)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” (Acts 13:48) Calvinists maintain that this passage teaches that God indiscriminately predestined some of these individuals to be saved,... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Five)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8) And: “Those who live sinful lives are disobeying God. Sin... Continue Reading →
Christianity And History
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20-Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. 14 And if Christ... Continue Reading →
“Does The Bible Really Say That (Two)? “It Is A Sin For A Man To Have “Long” Hair?”
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16-Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you. 3 But I want you to know that the head of every man is... Continue Reading →
The Moabite Stone And The Bible
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-Test all things; hold fast what is good. One of the great evidences that the Bible is the Word of God is found in the ways that archaeology continually corroborates its’ testimony and history. Archaeologists through the years have, of course, noted this. “Archaeology... Continue Reading →
The “Love” Of Buddha
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Timothy 1:5 (J.B. Philips New Testament In Modern English)-The ultimate aim of the Christian ministry, after all, is to produce the love which springs from a pure heart, a good conscience and a genuine faith. The Christian religion is focused on love-the ultimate love of... Continue Reading →