(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Luke 16:19-31-"There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell... Continue Reading →
Response To An Atheist
The following is a response that I had made to an atheist who commented publicly on one of my posts. When I commented back, it wouldn’t copy and paste the entire response. I repost it in full here. My atheist commentators commentaries are in // brackets. May this be a blessing to everyone. Thanks for... Continue Reading →
“In That Day” Throughout The Book Of Zechariah
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Zechariah 13:7-9-Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion," Says the LORD of hosts. "Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered; Then I will turn My hand against the little ones. F8 And it shall come to pass in all... Continue Reading →
The Spirit Who Now Works In The Sons Of Disobedience
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Ephesians 2:1-3-And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among... Continue Reading →
The Bible Picture Of Mary The Mother Of Jesus Versus Roman Catholicism
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Luke 1:41-45-And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit... Continue Reading →
Was Paul Just Ignorant?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Timothy 1:12-13-And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.... Continue Reading →
Look To The Cross
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 1:30-But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— Recently, a friend asked me the question, “Mark, if you could only preach one more lesson, what would you preach on?” I answered, “Jesus,... Continue Reading →
Salvation By Faith Versus Salvation By Faith Only
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: James 2:24-You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. Many in the secular religious world teach that mankind is saved by faith only, I.e., by simply being convinced that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and will save... Continue Reading →
Salvation Only For Sins Of Ignorance?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Leviticus 16:16-So he shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, for all their sins; and so he shall do for the tabernacle of meeting which remains among them in the midst of... Continue Reading →
Any Room In God’s Word For Deathbed Conversions?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 20:1-16- "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out... Continue Reading →