Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

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About Bryan Hodge

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

Two Pentecostal Excuses

Pentecostal preachers claim to be able to work miracles.  However, when one asks to see such, it is not uncommon for excuses to be offered.  Here are two common ones: 1.  It is wrong to seek a sign. “’Teacher we … Continue reading

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The Truth Will Come Out!

I have read Ann Coulter’s book, “Treason.”  The book is controversial but interesting and thought-provoking. She revisits the facts concerning Senator Joseph McCarthy.  Most history books for the last 50 years have portrayed the Senator from Wisconsin as a raving … Continue reading

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“…The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord…”

Jeremiah 7:4 says, “Do not trust in these lying words, saying, ‘The temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD are these.’”  What is meant my these words?  What is the warning? Observe the … Continue reading

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Where Are The Nine? (Luke 17:11-19)

The disease that we call leprosy today (Hansen’s Disease) is a disease of the nerves and of the skin.  “Patients with leprosy experience disfigurement of the skin and bones, twisting of the limbs, and curling of the fingers to form … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

A true Christian should not need the government to set aside one day per year as “Thanksgiving Day” to remember to be thankful. In fact, our lives should exude thankfulness and should be characterized by thanksgiving. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Church Growth

In my personal reading, I’ve found a few thoughts I wish to share with you: 1.  The church needs to be among society. Alexander Campbell: “That the church may have an influence upon society at large, there is wanting a … Continue reading

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Christians Do The Same

There is frequently a cry of moral equivalency between Islam and Christianity. “Muslims have been violent, but so have Christians. Muslims are waging jihad, but what about the crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, and the Conquistadors? The Quran teaches warfare, but so … Continue reading

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Does God Hear the Prayers of Sinners?

This is not a question which can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” The terms need to be defined before answering. What is meant by “hear”? The word “hear” can mean “to hear a sound without understanding” (e.g. … Continue reading

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Hospitality

Three men appeared before Abraham in the heat of the day, as he sat in the door of his tent (Genesis 18:2).  These, though they had the appearance of men, were no ordinary men.  At least two of these men … Continue reading

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Sent Feet, Beautiful Feet

“And how shall they preach, except they be sent?  As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:15). Let’s look more closely at this text.  … Continue reading

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