(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 7:15-20-Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad... Continue Reading →
What Teraphim Tell Us About The Norse “God” Odin
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Hosea 3:4-For the children of Israel shall abide many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred pillar, without ephod or teraphim. The religion known as Asatru is the religion which is focused on the gods of the Norse pantheon (such as Odin, Thor, etc.).... Continue Reading →
Do The Pagan Myths Invalidate Christianity?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 17:26-28-And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, 27 so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might... Continue Reading →
Response To An Atheist
The following is a response that I had made to an atheist who commented publicly on one of my posts. When I commented back, it wouldn’t copy and paste the entire response. I repost it in full here. My atheist commentators commentaries are in // brackets. May this be a blessing to everyone. Thanks for... Continue Reading →
The Bible Picture Of Mary The Mother Of Jesus Versus Roman Catholicism
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Luke 1:41-45-And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit... Continue Reading →
Crystals For “Spiritual” Purposes?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 10:19-20-What am I saying then? That an idol is anything, or what is offered to idols is anything? 20 Rather, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with... Continue Reading →
The Conversion Of A Sorcerer
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 8:9-13-But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the great... 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 →
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 →
Reincarnation And Possession
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 8:28-When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way. One of the interesting experiences which I have encountered over... Continue Reading →