Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

About Bryan Hodge

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

Galen’s Influence

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Imhotep (Egypt c. 3500 B.C.), Hippocrates (KOS, Greece 460-377 B.C.), Galen (Pergamum, Asia Minor 130-201? A.D.): Those are the celebrated physicians of ancient times. It is Galen that is the subject of this article. Galen learned much by dissecting animals – … Continue reading →

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Debate

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

All around the world preachers preach to people who generally agree with them. If they did not generally agree, they would not keep on attending and supporting such preaching. It is my contention that if we are truly interested in … Continue reading →

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Church Growth

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Problem Stated Christians today have become discouraged. In our classes, we read the book of Acts. We see how rapidly the church expanded during this period of time. Then we turn, examine ourselves, and want to know why similar results … Continue reading →

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Anti-Semitism

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Many Jews were offended over the movie, “The Passion of the Christ.”. They did not want it to appear as if they were the ones who caused Jesus to be crucified; but of course, their ancestors were responsible (John 19:11; Matthew … Continue reading →

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A Monument to the Boll Weevil?

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Located in the small town of Enterprise, Alabama, a town about 30 miles north of the Florida state line, stands the world’s only monument in honor of an insect – the Boll Weevil. The Boll Weevil is a small beetle, … Continue reading →

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Serotinous Cones

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

A forest fire rages. Thousands of acres burn. How is the forest to survive? The Bible proclaims, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Evidence | Tagged angisperm, cones, conifer, design, eucalyptus, fire, forest fire, forest regrowth, heat released seed, intelligent design, pine, pods, sequoia, spreading life plan, spruce, trees, wax covered cones, yellow stone | Leave a comment

Lester Tipton

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

You might sometimes wonder if your good deeds of kindness are really making positively difference in the lives of others. You might wonder if you are leaving a lasting positive influence on others. I’m here to tell you that you may well be, far more than you ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Fellowship, Giving, Hospitality, Mercy | Tagged encouragement, good deeds, good samaritan, Hebrews 6, Hospitality, kindness, lester tipton, Luke 10, Mark 9, Matthew 25, minisering to saints, tires | Leave a comment

The Man, The Boy, The Donkey

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Once upon a time there was a man, a boy (the man’s son), and a donkey. The three were headed to the market. They had not gone far before they met a farmer. He said, “You are very foolish to … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Dedication, Priorities | Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:9, 2 Timothy 2:15, criticism, folktale, man and boy and donkey, who do you want to please? | Leave a comment

A Look at Mark 16:16

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16). “ It behooves us to consider the word order in Mark 16:16. (1) Some insist by their doctrine that faith … Continue reading →

Posted in baptism, Plan of salvation, Textual study | Tagged aorist participle, elkins-ross debate, Mark 16, why baptism not mentioned in second clause | Leave a comment

God’s Safety Net

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Some think that it is primarily the government’s or the church’s responsibility to care for those in need. I have seen church members, who were able to relieve a family member in need, refuse to do so themselves, but instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Money, psalms, Textual study | Tagged 1 Timothy 5, children are to care for parents, city gates, family, joseph's care of his family, matthew henry, Psalm 127, quiver full of arrows, safety net, welfare | Leave a comment