(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 →
Quick Answers To Baptism Objections (Three)
It is written: Luke 23:43-And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." One of the most heard objections to the New Testament teaching about baptism comes from the thief on the cross. Our denominational friends claim that the thief on the cross was not baptized,... Continue Reading →
When Did The Thief On The Cross Go To Paradise?
In the Gospel Of Luke, we see Jesus speaking to the dying thief on the cross beside of Him: Luke 23:43-And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." Our friends among the Jehovah’s Witnesses have an interesting slant on this passage. Their Bible has been... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Fourteen)
It is written: For David says concerning Him: 'I FORESAW THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE MY FACE, FOR HE IS AT MY RIGHT HAND, THAT I MAY NOT BE SHAKEN. 26 THEREFORE MY HEART REJOICED, AND MY TONGUE WAS GLAD; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL REST IN HOPE. 27 FOR YOU WILL NOT LEAVE MY SOUL IN HADES,... Continue Reading →