(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Psalm 91:1-16 (NKJV)-He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." 3 Surely He shall deliver you... Continue Reading →
The Connection Between The Fallen Angels, Demons, And The Gods Of Paganism
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Peter 2:4-For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; To the shock of many disciples of Christ, the Bible teaches in numerous places that the... Continue Reading →
Baphomet
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18-And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I WILL DWELL IN THEM... Continue Reading →
Fallen Angels And Demons Identified With Heavenly Phenomena
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Deuteronomy 4:19-20-And take heed, lest you lift your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, you feel driven to worship them and serve them, which the LORD your God has given to all the... Continue Reading →
The Demons Of Psalm 91
It is written: Psalm 91:5-6 (NKJV)-You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor of the pestilence (deber) that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction (qeteb) that lays waste at noonday. Again: Psalm 91:5-6 (The Passion Translation)-You will never worry about an attack of... Continue Reading →
The Gods Of The Nations
It is written: Psalm 96:5-For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens. The Bible is clear that there is only one true God, Yahweh. Yet it also teaches us that there are many “gods” and “goddesses.” These are identified in Psalm 82 as fallen angels (cf. Psalm 82:1,... Continue Reading →
The Spiritual War-How The Enemy Tries To Use Our Emotions Against Us
It is written: “BE ANGRY, AND DO NOT SIN": do not let the sun go down on your wrath,27 nor give place to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:26-27) The idea of unchecked anger giving “place” to the devil and other evil spirits was a common one in first century Judaism, as well as in the writings of... Continue Reading →
Psalms Of Spiritual Warfare
It is written: “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.” (Psalm 91:15) The Book of Psalms is a treasure trove for God’s people. Found within these songs and prayers of praise to the Lord are truths which guide... Continue Reading →
The Spiritual War-How The Enemy Uses Drug Abuse
It is written: “And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.” (Revelation 9:21) The word translated here as “sorceries” is the Greek word pharmakeia. The NKJV has a footnote with the word that says, “drugs.” The word carries with it the idea of drug abuse.... Continue Reading →
The Spiritual War-Learning How To Use The Shield Of Faith
It is written: “above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” (Ephesians 6:16) Understanding the nature of the Roman shield in this passage will help us to understand one of the most common and effective attacks of the enemy against... Continue Reading →