(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Timothy 3:16-17-All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Let’s think about five powerful lessons from the Book... Continue Reading →
Lessons From The Illegal Trial Of Jesus And Unjust Persecution
(More Bible Studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 53:8 (ERV)-He was taken away by force and judged unfairly. The people of his time did not even notice that he was killed. But he was put to death for the sins of his people. One thing that I love about Jesus is that He... Continue Reading →
What Is The Spiritual Condition Of Infants, Small Children, And Mentally Handicapped Persons?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Psalm 139:13-16-For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was... Continue Reading →
The Gods And The Tower Of Babel
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Genesis 11:1-9-Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make... Continue Reading →
Paganism Study Course: Lesson Two
Norse Paganism (One) (More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) The religion known as Asatro (also known as Asatru) is the worship and veneration of the Norse gods. These were the gods primarily worshipped by the Scandinavian peoples (known generally as the Vikings). “WHO AND WHAT WERE THE VIKINGS? Those at the receiving end of attacks... Continue Reading →
Paganism Study Course: Lesson One
Basic Principles Mark Tabata (Evangelist) (More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) Introduction The phrase “pagan” as we use the term today actually embraces several religious themes and ideas, almost all of them a combination of polytheism (belief in many gods and goddesses) and including various forms and blends of Hinduism, Buddhism, and witchcraft. Yet what... Continue Reading →
We Become What We Worship
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Psalm 115:8-Those who make them are like them; So is everyone who trusts in them. Again: Psalm 135:18-Those who make them are like them; So is everyone who trusts in them. When Hosea wrote to the people of Israel, they were pretty misguided. There were some... Continue Reading →
Lessons From A Spirit Of Divination
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 16:16-18-Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the servants of... Continue Reading →
The Return Of Ishtar
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Kings 15:13-Also he removed Maachah his grandmother from being queen mother, because she had made an obscene image of Asherah. And Asa cut down her obscene image and burned it by the Brook Kidron. 2 Kings 23:4-And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit Speaks Through The Scriptures
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 6:63-It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. Once while in a Bible study in the local jail, a gentleman informed me that the Holy Spirit often spoke directly... Continue Reading →