(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 14:15-What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding. Usually in the church of Christ, when we join together for... Continue Reading →
Reasonable Service And Spiritual Worship
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Romans 12:1-I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Notice that phrase translated “reasonable service” in Romans 12:1. In other translations of the Bible, these words are... Continue Reading →
Learning To Pray (One)
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Luke 11:1-Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." Jesus taught His disciples how to pray. We need to... Continue Reading →
Taking Another Look At Amos 6:5
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Amos 6:5-Who sing idly to the sound of stringed instruments, And invent for yourselves musical instruments like David; : 1 Chronicles 23:5-four thousand were gatekeepers, and four thousand praised the LORD with musical instruments, "which I made," said David, "for giving praise." 2 Chronicles 7:6-And the... Continue Reading →
The Interesting History Of Instrumental Music In Christian Worship
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Amos 6:5-Who sing idly to the sound of stringed instruments, And invent for yourselves musical instruments like David; Many religious scholars through the years have pointed out that this passage seems to suggest that David did not have Divine authority to introduce musical instruments into the... Continue Reading →
Considering 1 Timothy 2:8-9
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Timothy 2:8-9-I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, When... Continue Reading →
Ten Reasons To Go To Church
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 20:7-Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. Regular assembly with the church family for worship and edification is a normal... Continue Reading →
What Does The New Testament Teach About Music In The Public Worship Of The Church?
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 4:24-God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." Many people are surprised to learn that the New Testament church did not use instrumental music in their worship services (even though instruments were available and commonly used by both the... Continue Reading →
May We Do Anything That We Wish In Church Worship?
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Colossians 3:16-17-Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the... Continue Reading →
Women Must Be Silent In Church?
It is written: I Corinthians 14:34-35-Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in... Continue Reading →