(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 →
Learning To Pray (One)
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Luke 11:1-Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." Jesus taught His disciples how to pray. We need to... Continue Reading →
Miracles Versus Miraculous Gifts
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10-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 →
“Does The Bible Really Say That? (Three) Believers Will Take Up Serpents?”
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 16:17-19-And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on... Continue Reading →
Can Elders In The Church Confer The Ability To Perform Miraculous Gifts?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Timothy 4:14-Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. The Bible teaches that miraculous gifts were able to be transferred through the laying on of the Apostles’... Continue Reading →
Bible Proof That The Gift Of Tongues Is Gibberish?
It is written: 1 Corinthians 14:21-In the law it is written: "WITH MEN OF OTHER TONGUES AND OTHER LIPS I WILL SPEAK TO THIS PEOPLE; AND YET, FOR ALL THAT, THEY WILL NOT HEAR ME," says the Lord. The Bible gift of tongues is the miraculous ability for a person to speak fluently in the... Continue Reading →
Fifteen Characteristics Of Love (Love Never Fails)
It is written: 1 Corinthians 13:8-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. Paul concludes his description of love by telling us that “love never fails.” The idea here is of the fact that love is something... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (Eleven)
It is written: Mark 16:15-16-And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Having seen that the text of Mark 16:9-20 is authentic and part of Mark’s Gospel, let’s... Continue Reading →
In A Mirror Dimly And The End Of Miraculous Gifts
It is written: 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, then that which is in part will be... Continue Reading →
The Temporary Nature Of Miraculous Gifts
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Throughout time, God often provided His Prophets and Apostles the ability to perform miracles in order to confirm to the people that what they spoke and wrote was actually inspired and from Him. Several passages of Scripture bear this out (cf. Exodus 3:12; 4:3, 1-7, 30-31; Judges 6:17-21; 1 Samuel 10:7-10;... Continue Reading →