(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Colossians 2:11-15-In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the... Continue Reading →
Being Called The Troublemaker
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: First Kings 18:16-18-So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah. 17 Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" 18 And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you... Continue Reading →
Some Things That Evil Defeats
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Romans 12:21-Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Did you know that there are many things which evil defeats? Let’s study. Atheism Evil defeats atheism. An atheist is one claims, “I know that God does not exist.” Of course, such a statement... Continue Reading →
Instrumental Music In The Public Worship Of The Church
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Corinthians 13:5-Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. Over the last few months, I have been blessed to baptize and study with some friends who... Continue Reading →
How Christians Are To Deal With Corrupt Government And Law Enforcement Officers Who Abuse Their Power
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Peter 2:11-17-Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in... Continue Reading →
Lessons From The Testament Of Job
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) (Note: Unless otherwise noted, all references to the Testament of Job are from Pauly Hart and M.R. James, Testament Of Job In Modern English And Original Translation (Kindle Edition): Savannah, GA: University Press) It is written: Joshua 10:13-So the sun stood still, And the moon stopped, Till the people... Continue Reading →
The Ancient Connections Between The King Of Babylon And Satan (Isaiah 14:12-17)
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 14:12-17- "How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! 13 For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars... Continue Reading →
Lessons From The Apostle Paul And The First Book Of Adam And Eve
It is written: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15-For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.... Continue Reading →
Satanism: Taking A Look At Lucifer
It is written: Isaiah 14:12-16-“You, the bright morning star, have fallen from the sky! You brought down other nations; now you are brought down. 13 You said to yourself, "I'll climb to heaven and place my throne above the highest stars. I'll sit there with the gods far away in the north. 14 I'll be... Continue Reading →
How God Uses Dreams
It is written: Acts 2:16-21-But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 'AND IT SHALL COME TO PASS IN THE LAST DAYS, SAYS GOD, THAT I WILL POUR OUT OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL FLESH; YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM... Continue Reading →