(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Leviticus 19:31-Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God. Throughout the Old Testament, we are told about creatures called “familiar spirits” (the Hebrew word ob). What are familiar spirits? To... Continue Reading →
Do Dead Christians Serve As Angels To The Living?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 15:40-There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There are many accounts of people who have had their dead loved ones appear to them. Could it be that... Continue Reading →
Reincarnation And Demons
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Timothy 4:1-Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, Proponents of reincarnation (i.e., the belief that when a person dies their spirit returns to Earth in another physical body)... Continue Reading →
When Did The Thief On The Cross Go To Paradise?
In the Gospel Of Luke, we see Jesus speaking to the dying thief on the cross beside of Him: Luke 23:43-And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." Our friends among the Jehovah’s Witnesses have an interesting slant on this passage. Their Bible has been... Continue Reading →
Reincarnation Book Now Available Through Amazon
This book is the result of years of study on the topic of reincarnation. It not only provides a religious and cultural description of the subject, but carefully examines the various arguments that are often alluded to in order to try and authenticate the belief system. Further, there is a detailed study of the core... Continue Reading →
The Fear Of Death
It is written: Hebrews 2:14-15-Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Death... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty-Three)
It is written: Revelation 5:1-14-And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?" 3 And no... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty-Two)
It is written: For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. (1 Peter 4:6) The final passage which we will examine regarding the Descent of Christ into Hades is another text... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty-One)
It is written: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty)
It is written: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine... Continue Reading →