By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist). In the Book of Revelation, the inspired Apostle John is told something fascinating by an angel who had been ministering to him: Revelation 19:10-And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "See that you do not do that! I am YOUR FELLOW SERVANT, and OF... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 9:7-Will God Only Forgive Sins Of Ignorance?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Several times, I have heard the statement made that God will only forgive the sins of those who sin in ignorance. In other words, it is claimed that if a person commits a sin while knowing that it is a sin, God will not forgive said person, even if they... Continue Reading →
Trying To Come To Grips With The Mind-Blowing Implications Of The Love Of The Godhead
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Over the last several weeks in our Wednesday Evening Bible Study at couchtown church of Christ, we have been studying a teaching of Scripture which had mostly been quite unfamiliar to me: the Descent of Christ Into Hades. To be quite honest, I was quite shocked about the things which I... Continue Reading →
It’s Always Been About The Cross
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) The Bible makes it clear that the death of Christ was a part of the Godhead's eternal plan: 1 Peter 1:19-20-19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest... Continue Reading →
Who Is The Rock Upon Whom The Church Is Built?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) One of the greatest differences between Roman Catholicism and New Testament Christianity is in regards to the foundation of the church. Our Catholic neighbors believe that the Lord Jesus promised to build His church upon the Apostle Peter; and that Peter became the first pope. As such, it is claimed that... Continue Reading →
Does God Really Understand? How The Incarnation Of The Son Of God Reaches To Our Deepest Hells
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) When I am going through some heartache or trial, does God understand what I am facing? This is a question that goes beyond mere intellectual curiosity. It is one which challenges and stirs the soul even as it cries out from the heart of despairing man to the heights of... Continue Reading →
The Tattoo Of God
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) The title of this article may seem perplexing to some, perhaps even offensive. After all, how could God have a tattoo? Tattoos are sinful right?! No, actually they aren't. Oh, there are times in the Old Testament when God condemned certain KINDS of tattoos. For example: Leviticus... Continue Reading →
Getting Through The Holidays When You Are Hurting
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) For some people, the holidays are not a time of joy and happiness. What memories will the melody of "Silent Night" bring to the wife whose husband has just unexpectedly died? How will setting up the Christmas Tree be a time of joy to the child whose parent has just... Continue Reading →
Jah-Buh-Lun Is Not God
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Throughout God's Word, the Lord reminds us about His war with the false gods of the pagans. These false gods are identified in Psalm 82 as the fallen angels. Notice: Psalm 82:1-A Psalm of Asaph. God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods. Later in the... Continue Reading →
The Downfall Of Cain
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Many people are aware of some of the elements of the story regarding Cain and Abel. Many are aware, for example, that God accepted the worship of Abel and rejected the worship of Cain. They are also aware that Cain killed his brother Abel. People are usually also aware that Can... Continue Reading →