(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 10:6-But from the beginning of the creation, God 'MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE.' The world is growing more and more confused regarding the subject of transgenderism. When I was in middle school, I learned in biology class that two chromosomes-XY-are what determines if a person... 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 →
Such Were Some Of You
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11-Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.... Continue Reading →
XX And XY
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 10:6-But from the beginning of the creation, God 'MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE.' The parents of every child born into the world hear soon after birth either these words (or their equivalent): “It’s a boy!” Or: “It’s a girl!” Why is this the case? Because... Continue Reading →
The Battle For The Family
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Malachi 2:14-16-Yet you say, "For what reason?" Because the LORD has been witness Between you and the wife of your youth, With whom you have dealt treacherously; Yet she is your companion And your wife by covenant. 15 But did He not make them one, Having a... Continue Reading →
What Constitutes A Marriage?
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 19:6-So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate." The question of “what constitutes a marriage” is one that has been around for centuries. In our world today, the question often is raised in... Continue Reading →
The Bible And Child Discipline
It is written: Proverbs 13;24-He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly. Is spanking children a bad thing? Many so claim. However, what does the Bible teach? The Book of Proverbs provides many insights into this question. Proverbs 3:24-For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as... Continue Reading →
The Dilemma Of The Christian Who Struggles With Same Sex Attraction
It is written: “Surely you know that people who do wrong will not get to enjoy God's kingdom. Don't be fooled. These are the people who will not get to enjoy his kingdom: those who sin sexually, those who worship idols, those who commit adultery, men who let other men use them for sex or... Continue Reading →
Does Christianity Help Or Hurt The World?
It is written: Acts 17:6-But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, "These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. Some claim that Christianity is responsible for the woes of the world. Indeed, over the years I have... Continue Reading →
Two Mothers
In researching the history of when Mother's Day became a national holiday, we find the following: “A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Whereas, By a Joint Resolution approved May 8, 1914, " designating the second Sunday in May as Mothers' Day, and for other purposes,"...Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President... Continue Reading →