(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Colossians 2:11-15-In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the... Continue Reading →
What Are Some Effective Ways To Set Up Bible Studies?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Proverbs 11:30-The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. The Lord has left us in this world to be His priesthood. Peter wrote: 1 Peter 2:9-But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,... Continue Reading →
What Is The Work Of An Evangelist?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 52:7-How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" The Bible speaks often about the work and role of an... Continue Reading →
Angels (Psalm 97:7)
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Psalm 97:7-Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods. In this passages of Scripture, there are many important lessons that the Lord teaches us about angels. Let’s study. The first thing to observe about this... Continue Reading →
Augustine Versus Jesus On The Eternal Destiny Of Children
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 14:20 (NLT)-Dear brothers and sisters, don’t be childish in your understanding of these things. Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature in understanding matters of this kind. One of the foundational teachings of the Bible is that children are... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 3:18-22 And The Descent Of Christ Into Hades
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 2:27-FOR YOU WILL NOT LEAVE MY SOUL IN HADES, NOR WILL YOU ALLOW YOUR HOLY ONE TO SEE CORRUPTION. One of the great teachings of the Bible is known as “The Descent.” It refers to the way that Jesus descended into the realm of Hades... Continue Reading →
Disturbing Statement From A Calvinist Preacher About Babies Being In Hell
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 14:20 (CEV)-My friends, stop thinking like children. Think like mature people and be as innocent as tiny babies. Years ago, there was a prominent religious teacher by the name of Augustine. He was a convert from a religious sect of the Gnostics. These people... Continue Reading →
All Sinned In Adam?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Romans 5:12-14-Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned—. 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death... Continue Reading →
An Old Testament Prophecy About The Ending Of Miraculous Gifts
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Micah 7:15-As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt, I will show them wonders." Tucked away in the Book of Micah is a prophecy about the ending of the miraculous gifts. While the Apostle Paul much later deals with this especially... Continue Reading →
We Had Better Be Judging
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 7:24-Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." A common refrain in our day and age is that it is never right to judge someone. Often, the statement of Jesus in Matthew 7 is invoked: Matthew 7:1-6-Judge not, that you be not... Continue Reading →