(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 13:6-12-Now when they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus, 7 who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear... Continue Reading →
Jannes And Jambres And The Prophecy Of The Charismatic Movement
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Timothy 3:1-9-But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of... Continue Reading →
An Old Testament Prophecy About The Ending Of Miraculous Gifts
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Micah 7:15-As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt, I will show them wonders." Tucked away in the Book of Micah is a prophecy about the ending of the miraculous gifts. While the Apostle Paul much later deals with this especially... Continue Reading →
Does The Bible Say Women Are Only Allowed To Wear Dresses?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Corinthians 8:21 (Good News Bible)-Our purpose is to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of others. One of the interesting characteristics of some Pentecostal groups is the teaching that women must only wear dresses.... Continue Reading →
Reflections On A Recent Discussion About Baptism
(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 →
Tongues Of Angels
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 13:1-Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. What does Paul mean by the phrase “tongues of angels?” Let’s study. The context of 1 Corinthians 13 deals with... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit And The Christian (John 3:1-8)
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 3:1-8-There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit And The Christian (John 3:1-8)
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 3:1-8-There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit And The Christian (John 14:16-17)
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 14:16-17-And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—. 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with... Continue Reading →
Con-Artists And Alleged Miracles
(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 →