Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

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About Bryan Hodge

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

Questions About Creation

“In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them” (Exodus 20:11). “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them make and female,’ and said … Continue reading

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Marrying “Only in the Lord”

These words are found in 1 Corinthians 7:39. In that passage; we are told:  (a) that a widow may marry again;  (b) that she may marry “whom she wishes”;  (c) But, if she marries, she should marry “only in the Lord.” Now, I … Continue reading

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Marry A Strong Christian

I firmly believe that who one marries is one of the most important decisions one will ever spiritually make, it may determine where you spend eternity.  Marry someone who will help you to heaven.  Do not marry anyone who would … Continue reading

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Spontaneous Generation

At one point in the not too distant past, many intellectuals believed in a doctrine called “spontaneous generation” or “A-biogenesis.” That is, it was thought that life could spontaneously arise from non-living or inanimate matter. Prominent men believed this: Men such as … Continue reading

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“When… Without Strength”

In Romans 4:12, 16-17a, we are told that we need to have the faith of Abraham.  Without such faith is impossible to please Him (Hebrews 11:6). Paul, then provides an illustration of Abraham’s faith (Romans 4:17-22).  When Abraham’s having a … Continue reading

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Questions About The Flood

“But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriages, until the day that … Continue reading

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The Assembling and Evangelism

A common but faulty view exists concerning the purpose of the worship assembly.  Some have thought that the church’s worship assemblies should primarily be geared toward the non-Christian.  Some have thought that the best place for evangelism is the worship … Continue reading

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Is God Egotistical?

BACK GROUND: The following is a letter that I wrote some years ago to a man who called in on a talk radio program which I hosted. He was related to one of the local church members who attended with me. … Continue reading

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We Have An Advocate

1 John 2:1, “My little children, these things write I unto you, so that you may not sin.  And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” John refers to them as “little children” (1 John … Continue reading

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In The News: Auctioning Virginity

CBS reported on April 30, 2014 – “An American medical student is auctioning off her virginity to the highest bidder… the top offer currently stands at $550,000… using the alias ‘Elizabeth Raine’… the 28-year-old self-proclaimed virgin said she is willing … Continue reading

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