Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

About Bryan Hodge

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

The Devil Tempts Jesus

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). Let us consider how the devil tempted Jesus and how Jesus handled the … Continue reading →

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“When It’s Your Time to Go…”

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

At times, I have been in a conversation with someone talking about death, and they say, “It was just his time to go. When your time is up, it’s up,” This is fatalism. Fatalism is a doctrine that God has … Continue reading →

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Onward Christian Soldier

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

In the tenth chapter of Matthew, Jesus sent the twelve out on a mission that is commonly called the limited commission. He told them that for their preaching they would be: hated (v. 22), verbally abused (v. 25), rejected and … Continue reading →

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Will You Follow Him?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“Where He leads I’ll follow, follow all the way; follow Jesus ev’ry day” (Song: Where He Leads I’ll Follow by W.A. Ogden). It is easy to sing these words. It is easy to proclaim these words, but will you follow … Continue reading →

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What Do I Say? (2)

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The Muslims try to use certain Bible verses to say that the Bible foretells of Muhammad. For example: Deuteronomy 18:15, 18 – “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your midst, from your … Continue reading →

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A Few Seconds of Attention

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Have you ever watched American Idol? In the early rounds, one can hear truly horrible sounds. In some cases it is so funny that it will quite literally cause one to roll on the floor with laughter. Maybe, some do … Continue reading →

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Do You Exercise?

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

One report indicates that 49.6% of American adults get physical exercise at least 30 minutes per day, three days per week; and 18.5% get physical exercise one or two days per week. (statisticsbrain.com, source WedMD, research date: 1-1-2014). Perhaps, you are one … Continue reading →

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Catholicism: Traditions

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Catholics reject “Sola Scriptura.” That is, they reject the idea that authority should be derived from the Scriptures alone. Kevin McQuaid has expressed their belief writing, “After having read the Bible cover to cover and listened to the whole of … Continue reading →

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Catholicism: Interpreting the Bible

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Catholics do not believe that the Bible can be properly understood apart from the Magisterium, that is, the guidance of the Pope and the Bishops of the Catholic Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church (second edition) states, “The task of … Continue reading →

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Sincerity or Hypocrisy?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The two words in the title above have very interesting origins. We will explore these origins, and especially how they relate to love. Our English word “sincerity” comes to us from the Latin language. In Latin “sin” means “without,” “cera” … Continue reading →

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