(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Corinthians 8:21 (Good News Bible)-Our purpose is to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of others. One of the interesting characteristics of some Pentecostal groups is the teaching that women must only wear dresses.... Continue Reading →
Considering The October 7 2023 Terrorist Attacks On Israel
(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. On October 7, 2023, a large group of Muslim terrorists invaded Israel. Their goal was to torture, rape, and murder Jews. The atrocities committed led the Jewish state to... Continue Reading →
Instrumental Music In The Public Worship Of The Church
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Corinthians 13:5-Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. Over the last few months, I have been blessed to baptize and study with some friends who... 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 →
God Still Works With His People After Death
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Philippians 1:6-being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; Is death the end of learning for the child of God? This is a question that caused me much concern... Continue Reading →
Soul Ties
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Genesis 2:24-Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. The Bible teaches the mankind is composed of three elements: body, soul, and spirit. Genesis 2:7-And the LORD God formed man of the dust... Continue Reading →
Anointing People With Oil
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: James 5:14-20-Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him... Continue Reading →
How Christians Are To Deal With Corrupt Government And Law Enforcement Officers Who Abuse Their Power
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Peter 2:11-17-Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in... Continue Reading →
The Gates To Hell Are Locked From The Inside
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 8:12-But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." One of the teachings of Jesus is that those in Hell will be characterized by “weeping and gnashing of teeth.” That phrase “gnashing of... Continue Reading →
Is Male Circumcision Child Abuse?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Genesis 17:10-12-This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be circumcised; 11 and you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant... Continue Reading →