(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Timothy 4:3-4-For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside... Continue Reading →
The Astonishing Relationship Between God, The Fallen Angels, And The Secret Destiny Of America
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Daniel 10:13-But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. Throughout the pages of the Bible, we read that... 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 →
The Gates To Hell Are Locked From The Inside
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 8:12-But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." One of the teachings of Jesus is that those in Hell will be characterized by “weeping and gnashing of teeth.” That phrase “gnashing of... Continue Reading →
Is Male Circumcision Child Abuse?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Genesis 17:10-12-This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be circumcised; 11 and you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant... Continue Reading →
Public Confession Of Sin?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 19:18-20-And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. 19 Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces... Continue Reading →
Does God Command Rebaptism Of Denominational Believers?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 10:48-And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days. Several years ago, I was blessed to enter into a series of Bible studies with a gentleman whom we shall call Joe. He... 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 →
How Can I Enjoy Heaven If I Know My Loved Ones Are Lost? Let’s Talk About Torment And Punishment
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Luke 16:19-31-"There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell... 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 →