(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 17:17-Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there. Recently in a Bible study with a friend regarding the subject of baptism, an interesting comment was made. My... Continue Reading →
Five Reasons To Believe That The “Perfect” Of 1 Corinthians 13:10 Is The Word Of God
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13-Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come,... Continue Reading →
Lessons From A Spirit Of Divination
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 16:16-18-Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the servants of... Continue Reading →
How Should Public Prayer Be Practiced In The Worship Assembly Of The Church?
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 14:15-What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding. Usually in the church of Christ, when we join together for... Continue Reading →
Does Mark 16:14-20 Teach That Every Christian Will Work Miraculous Signs?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 16:14-20-Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world... Continue Reading →
The Bible Or The Baptist Church Manual?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Colossians 2:6-8-As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according... Continue Reading →
The Amazing Preservation Of The Word Of God
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Peter 1:22-25-Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives... Continue Reading →
The Return Of Ishtar
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Kings 15:13-Also he removed Maachah his grandmother from being queen mother, because she had made an obscene image of Asherah. And Asa cut down her obscene image and burned it by the Brook Kidron. 2 Kings 23:4-And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit Speaks Through The Scriptures
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 6:63-It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. Once while in a Bible study in the local jail, a gentleman informed me that the Holy Spirit often spoke directly... Continue Reading →
Thinking About “Ben’s Back”
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Hosea 6:6-For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Since moving to Hazard Kentucky in 2005, I have been blessed to work with many precious souls who struggle with drug addiction. During that time, I have seen some... Continue Reading →