Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

About Bryan Hodge

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

Parables: Excuses

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” ~ Don Wilder & Bill Rechin “Don’t make excuses – make good.” ~ Elbert Hubbard “He who excuses himself accuses himself.” ~ Gabriel Meurier “No one ever excuses his … Continue reading →

Posted in Parables, Textual study | Tagged bill rechin, charlotte g. homer, dave del dotto, don wilder, elbert hubbard, excuses, gabriel meurier, Luke 14, Parables, song all things are ready, song come o the feast, the great supper, yiddish proverb | Leave a comment

Parables: Fruit

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Bear fruits worthy of repentance.” ~ Luke 3:8 “The ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word… keep it and bear fruit with patience.” ~ Luke 8:15 “Every branch in Me that does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Miracles, Parables, Textual study | Tagged ax at root, baptize with holy spirit and fire, fruit, hypocrites, Luke 13, Mark 11, Parables, pilate, the barren fruit tree, the cursing of the fig tree, why Jesus cursed the fig tree | 3 Comments

Parables: Hearing

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Nature has given us two ears, two eyes, and but one tongue – to the end that we should heard and see more than we speak.” ~ Socrates “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening … Continue reading →

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Who Is A Christian?

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Many equate living by a high moral standard as being Christian. Is this the definition of how the Bible uses the term “Christian”? I have met Hindus, Buddhists, Moslems, Jews, and even Atheists who live by a high moral standard. … Continue reading →

Posted in christian growth, Plan of salvation, Word Study | Tagged agrippa, antioch, bertrand russell, christian, disciple, new name, Word Study | 5 Comments

Parables: The Great Divide

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“As the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be… Noah entered the ark… the flood came and took then all away (destroyed them all – Luke 17:27).” – Matthew 24:38-39 “Two men … Continue reading →

Posted in Judgment, Parables, Textual study | Tagged division, fish, judgment, kingdom parables, Matthew 13, Parables, the dragnet, the wheat and the tares | 1 Comment

Parables: Kingdom’s Value, Growth, and Influence

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.” ~ Mark 9:1 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Influence, Example, History, Parables, Stats, Textual study | Tagged blackstone, common every day phrases which came from bible, counting the cost, david barton, founding fathers most often source of quotes, influence of bible, influence of christians, kingdom parables, locke, Matthew 13, montesquieu, Parables, stats, the hidden treasure, the leaven, the mustard seed, the pearl of great price | 3 Comments

Parable: Types of Hearts

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; May I devote my life wholly to Thee; Watch Thou my wayward feet, Guide me with counsel sweet; Purer in heart, help me to be. Purer in heart, O God, help … Continue reading →

Posted in Parables, Soul Winning, Textual study | Tagged e.a. hoffman, heart, kingdom parables, Luke 8, Mark 4, Matthew 13, mrs. a.l. davison, Parables, seed of kingdom, song is thy heart right with god, song purer in heart, the four soils, the growing seed, the sower | Leave a comment

Parables: The Sovereignty of God

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Sovereign – One who possesses supreme authority.” – Funk and Wagnalls “Sovereignty is the quality of having independent authority…” – Wikipedia Let us consider one parable that we will classify as a “sovereignty” parable. Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) … Continue reading →

Posted in God's Sovereignty, Parables, Textual study | Tagged ben carson, God's Sovereignty, laborers in the vineyard, Matthew 20, Parables | Leave a comment

Parables: Preparation

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“There’s a great day coming, a great day coming, a great day coming by and by; when the saints and the sinners shall be parted right and left, are you ready for that day to come? Will Thompson Let us … Continue reading →

Posted in Judgment, Parables, preparation, Textual study | Tagged fanny crosby, Luke 16, Matthew 22, Matthew 25, Parables, preparation, song there's a great day coming, song will Jesus find us watching, the marriage of the kings son, the shrewd steward, the ten virgins, will thompson | 4 Comments

Parables: Riches

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” ~ Mark 8:36-37 “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Money, Parables, Textual study, Wealth | Tagged Death, fool, Lazarus, Luke 12, Luke 16, Parables, poverty, riches, the rich fool, the rich man, the rich man and lazarus, wealth | 1 Comment