(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 5:41-So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. When these words were written by Luke, it was in reference to how the Apostles had been arrested for preaching in Jesus’ Name. While... Continue Reading →
Bacha Bazi
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 1:17-Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. Within Islam, there is a practice known as “bacha bazi.” It roughly translates as “boy play,” and has reference to sexual abuse of boys. Derek Gilbert describes this barbaric... Continue Reading →
God’s Antidote To Worry
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Philippians 4:6-7-Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. One of the most difficult... 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 →
Learning Love From The Book Of Ruth
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Ruth 1:16-17-But Ruth said: "Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. 17 Where you die,... Continue Reading →
The “Gnostic” View Of Women
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Genesis 1:27-So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. The Bible is clear that both males and females are made in the image of God. However, in the late first century A.D.,... Continue Reading →
The Biblical Background Of Psychiatry
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Psalm 119:24-Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors. There is an amazing link between the Bible and psychiatry. God is concerned with the wellness of the entire person: body, soul, and spirit (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:23). With that in mind, it will do well... Continue Reading →
New Testament References To The Apocrypha
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Timothy 2:15-Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Between the Old and New Testaments, there is a span of about four hundred years. During that time, there were no... Continue Reading →
Some Interesting Theories Regarding The Mark Of The Beast
(More Bible Studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Revelation 13:16-18-He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast,... Continue Reading →
Ill Mind Of Hopson Seven (Five)
It is written: Jude 10-But these speak evil of whatever they do not know; and whatever they know naturally, like brute beasts, in these things they corrupt themselves. Mr. Hopson, In my last brief article, I shared a simple argument with you that I intend now to demonstrate the truthfulness of. Please recall: 1. If... Continue Reading →