Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

About Bryan Hodge

I am a minister and missionary to numerous countries around the world.

Three Bears

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

There are 8 species of bear in the world: (1) North American Black Bear; (2) Brown Bear (Grizzly); (3) Polar Bear; (4) Asiatic Black Bear; (5) Sun Bear (Honey Bear); (6) Panda Bear; (7) Sloth Bear; (8) Andean Bear. While … Continue reading →

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Should We Keep the Sabbath? (Part 4)

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

In this lesson we shift from considering some common arguments for observing the Sabbath, to some arguments against binding the Sabbath on men living today. Arguments Against 1. Let no one judge. Colossians 2:16-17 reads, “So let no one judge … Continue reading →

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Should We Keep the Sabbath? (Part 3)

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

In this lesson, we will continue to consider some common arguments for observing the Sabbath. Arguments For 16. He added No More. After The Ten Commandments were set forth (Deuteronomy 5:1-21), we are told that, “He added no more” (Deuteronomy … Continue reading →

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Should We Keep the Sabbath? (Part 2)

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

In this lesson, we will continue to consider some common arguments for observing the Sabbath. Arguments For 11. Another Rest Not Mentioned This argument is based on Hebrews 4:8, which reads, “For if Joshua had given them rest, then He … Continue reading →

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Should We Keep the Sabbath? (Part 1)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

What is the Sabbath? The Hebrew word in its verbal for means “cease; desist” (BDBG). The Israelites were instructed that they were to keep a weekly Sabbath on the seventh day of the week (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15). No ordinary … Continue reading →

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The Jerusalem Council

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

The Jerusalem council (or conference) occurred c. 50 or 51 A.D. The reason for this meeting concerned a controversy in the church. Did gentiles need to be circumcised and keep the law (of Moses) to be saved? (Acts 15:1-5). Some … Continue reading →

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John’s Baptism and New Testament Baptism

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

Through the years, I have been asked various questions about John’s baptism. Here are a few: (1) What was the purpose of John’s baptism? (2) What is the difference between John’s baptism and New Testament baptism? (3) Did those who … Continue reading →

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Listen to Both Sides

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him” (Proverbs 18:13). “The first one to plead his cause seems right, until his neighbor comes and examines him” (Proverbs 18:17). These verses are cautioning … Continue reading →

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Eternity in the Heart

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from the beginning to end” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). 1. Time “He has made … Continue reading →

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Our Great God

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

Proverbs 25:2 reads, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings to search out a matter.” What is the meaning? One writer comments, “The roles of God and the King are compared. God, … Continue reading →

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