Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

About Bryan Hodge

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

Jesus: The Fish

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

You’ve seen the fish symbol. Sometimes it is on the leather covering of someone’s Bible. Sometimes it is found affixed to the rear of someone’s automobile. You’ve seen it; but, what does it mean? Where did this symbol come from? … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, History, Jesus | Tagged ancient sign, bumper sticker, catacombs, Christ, faith, God's son, ichthus, Jesus, Jesus as the fish, savior, tertullian, wikipedia | 1 Comment

Seven Sins Against the Spirit

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Numerous are the sins mentioned within the pages of the Bible. In a very real way, every sin which we commit is a sin against God (Psalm 51:3-4; Exodus 16:1-2 cf., 16:7-8; Numbers 14: 1-2 cf. 14:27; Numbers 16:11; Acts … Continue reading →

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Where is the Stigma?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“One of illegitimate birth shall not enter the assembly of the LORD; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 23:2). It certainly was not the fault of the illegitimate offspring … Continue reading →

Posted in Fellowship, Forgiveness, Parenting, Repentance, Word Study | Tagged acceptance without repentance, baby showers, confess sin, Deuteronomy 23, Ezekiel 18, family, fellowship, Forgiveness, illegitimant births, legitimizing sin, repent, shame, stigma, sunanamignumi | 2 Comments

Peer Pressure

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

We hear a lot about “peer pressure” today. Usually, the context of such discussions centers upon our teens. Some boyfriend, girlfriend or group at school is trying to get “little Johnny” or “little Suzy” to do something that they should … Continue reading →

Posted in Fellowship, friends, Temptation | Tagged adam and eve, barabbas or Jesus, friends, peer pressure, pilate, political pressure, popularity, the need for fellowship, who do we want to please?, whose praise do we want? | Leave a comment

Now Is That Rainy Day!

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

You have heard the saying: “We are saving it for a rainy day.” This may be prudent in one’s personal life [The Bible warns against: (1) wastefulness (Proverbs 12:27; 19:24; 21:20); (2) the life of luxury, prodigal living of the … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Revival

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Humility, Prayer, Repentance, Revival, Sin, Textual study | Tagged 2 Chronicles 7, attitude toward God, forgiveness of sin, forsake wicked ways, God-ward seeking, heal land, humility, prayer, recipe, Repentance, Revival, seek my face | Leave a comment

The Ethiopian Eunuch’s Confession (Acts 8:37)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“And the eunuch said, ‘See here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?’” (Acts 8:36). “Then Philip said, ‘If you believe with all your heart, you may.’ And he answered and said, ‘I believe that Jesus Christ is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cofession, Textual varients | Tagged Acts 8:37, augustine, canon, codex laudianus, confession, cyprian, ethiopian eunuch, f.f. bruce no doctrine affected, irenaeus, j.w. mcgarvey, new open Bible, philip, textual varient | 1 Comment

Mardi Gras: A Mockery of Pure Religion

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

It is called “Mardi Gras” meaning “Fat Tuesday.” It is called “Carnival” from “Carne Vale” meaning farewell to flesh.” It is the last opportunity to revel and “live it up,” before the Catholic’s forty days of lent starts, and abstinence … Continue reading →

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In The News: No More Leggings

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

It is not every day that the news media reports on what a religious blogger has written. However, twenty-five year old Veronica Partridge of Oregon has gained the attention of the news media, both in the United States and Europe. … Continue reading →

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Revelation: All Things New

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And there was no more sea.” (21:1) The phrase “a new heaven and a new earth” refers to a … Continue reading →

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