(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 →
A Church That Will Tickle Your Ears
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Timothy 4:3-4-For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside... Continue Reading →
Reflections On A Recent Discussion About Baptism
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 16:16-He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. It is no secret that churches of Christ are often frowned upon by our religious neighbors for teaching that baptism (immersion in water) is part of God’s... Continue Reading →
Does God Command Rebaptism Of Denominational Believers?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 10:48-And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days. Several years ago, I was blessed to enter into a series of Bible studies with a gentleman whom we shall call Joe. He... 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 →
What Is The Spiritual Condition Of Infants, Small Children, And Mentally Handicapped Persons?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Psalm 139:13-16-For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was... Continue Reading →
Christ Did Not Send Me To Baptize But To Preach The Gospel?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 1:17-For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. Does the Apostle Paul here teach that baptism is not part of the Gospel? Some... Continue Reading →
Quick Answers To Baptism Objections (Six)
It is written: John 1:12-But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: Our religious friends who are offended by Jesus’ teaching that baptism is part of His plan of salvation claim that Jesus John 1:12 says a person becomes... Continue Reading →
Quick Answers To Baptism Objections (Five)
It is written: Acts 16:31-So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household." It is often claimed that faith only is needed to be saved since people are sometimes told in the New Testament that they need to ‘believe” to be forgiven, and that is claimed... Continue Reading →
Quick Answers To Baptism Objections (Four)
It is written: John 3:5-Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Critics of Jesus’ teaching on baptism being part of the plan of salvation claim that the phrase “born of water” in John 3:5 does not have reference... Continue Reading →