By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) In the Book of Romans, there is a very interesting passage which the Apostle Paul has left for us: Romans 12:6-Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; What lessons may we... Continue Reading →
Not Under Bondage
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 →
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 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 →
The Magog War: Part Two-The Nations Of The War
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Throughout Ezekiel 38 and 39, we are told about a war that a will take place some time during the Christian Age. In this war, the enemies of God will attack "Israel" and (by all appearances) will destroy God's people. However, He intervenes and the enemies of God are defeated. In... Continue Reading →
The Magog War: Part One-The Time Of The War
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) In the Book of Ezekiel, there is a fascinating prophecy found which describes a coalition of nations which launch an all-out assault upon "Israel" during the "latter years." This list of nations has a determination to defeat God's people; and yet when the Lord Himself intervenes, they are stopped and destroyed.... Continue Reading →
Ancient Roman Records And Jesus
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) We are often told that the New Testament Books are not credible in the history which they record, and that only a blind fool would accept what the Bible teaches. Indeed, there are some today who maintain that Jesus Christ never existed, and that Christians should fall in line and accept... Continue Reading →