It is written: Mark 7:37-And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak." Recently, a friend and I were blessed to rewatch a debate between a Christian named Kyle Butt and an an atheist named Blair Scott. (I hope... Continue Reading →
Are Christians Responsible For The Greatest Atrocities In History?
It is sometimes claimed that Christians were responsible for some of the most horrendous things throughout history. Examples often include the Salem Witch Trials, the Crusades, and the Dark Ages. It is true that much of the evil done in the world has been done with Christ's name attached to it: but does that mean... Continue Reading →
A Scientist Who Is “Convicted”
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) One of the common statements that I hear from atheists and agnostics goes something like this: "I do not believe in God because all real scientists know that God isn't real." With such a sweeping statement, it is difficult not to laugh. You do see the irony of the statement, don't... Continue Reading →
“Prophesy Deceits”
There were a lot of people who did not like Isaiah the Prophet. Isaiah lived around the seventh century before Christ. He was sent by God to preach to the people of Judah, who had forsaken the Lord. Indeed, many of the people were living in various sinful lifestyles. They had religions in their day... Continue Reading →
Does God Require A Specific Verbal Formula To Be Said By A Baptizer To Make Baptism Valid? Part Three: Where Do We Go From Here?
In the first two articles in this brief series, we noticed that the Bible does not teach that there is a specific verbal formula which a baptizer must pronounce over the person who is being baptized into Christ. We observed that while the early second century Christians had the custom of saying, "I baptize you... Continue Reading →
Does God Require A Specific Verbal Formula To Be Said By A Baptizer To Make Baptism Valid? Part Two: Why All The Controversy?
In a recent article, we learned that the Bible does not specify a verbal formula that a baptizer must use when baptizing someone. Indeed, the idea of being baptized "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit," as well as being baptized "in the name of the Lord Jesus" simply carry the... Continue Reading →
Does God Require A Specific Verbal Formula To Be Said By A Baptizer To Make Baptism Valid? Part One: The Scriptures
Many religious groups teach that in order for a baptism to be valid, the baptizer must pronounce a certain verbal formula at the time of the baptism. It is claimed that unless this specific formula is spoken, then the baptism is thus invalidated and made of no effect (in other words, the baptized person is... Continue Reading →
Appointed To Eternal Life?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) There are many in the religious world who contend that God predestined some individuals to be saved, and that He predestined most souls to be dammed, regardless of their free will or personal decisions. This doctrine is usually known as special predestination. While the Bible teaches the notion of predestination of... Continue Reading →
Shalom: How Peace Helps Us To Understand The Horror That Is Sin
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) God, in His infinite wisdom, has revealed Himself to mankind in a unique way: through the testimony of words. As the Apostle Paul wrote: 1 Corinthians 2:13-These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. Since the... Continue Reading →
Restoring The Erring
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) In the Book of Galatians, the Apostle Paul gave a powerful command to Christians: Galatians 6:1-2-Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so... Continue Reading →