(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: James 2:24-You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. Many in the secular religious world teach that mankind is saved by faith only, I.e., by simply being convinced that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and will save... Continue Reading →
Salvation Only For Sins Of Ignorance?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Leviticus 16:16-So he shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, for all their sins; and so he shall do for the tabernacle of meeting which remains among them in the midst of... Continue Reading →
Any Room In God’s Word For Deathbed Conversions?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 20:1-16- "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out... Continue Reading →
The Sin Unto Death
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 John 5:16-17-If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say 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 →
Why Did Adam And Eve Notice Their Nakedness After They Sinned?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Genesis 3:7-Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. When God made Adam and Eve, everything was perfect (Genesis 1:31). Adam and Eve were naked together, enjoying sexual... Continue Reading →
The Messianic Mission In Psalms 22, 23, & 24
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Hebrews 2:14-15-Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all... Continue Reading →
The Bible Or The Baptist Church Manual?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Colossians 2:6-8-As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according... Continue Reading →
Christ Did Not Send Me To Baptize But To Preach The Gospel?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 1:17-For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. Does the Apostle Paul here teach that baptism is not part of the Gospel? Some... Continue Reading →
If I Still Struggle With Sin After Baptism, Does That Mean I Was Never Really Saved?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Ephesians 1:11 (Message)-It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. There is a common misunderstanding among people that if you are saved, then your struggle with sin just “vanishes.” As a result, many believe that when they sin... Continue Reading →