Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

About Bryan Hodge

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

“God Gave Them Up…”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

These words, or words very near this, are found three times in Romans chapter one: (1) v. 24, “Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves.” (2) v. … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Trust/Commitment

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

The last words which we have recorded of Jesus speaking from the cross are, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46). Then, we’re told, “having said this, he breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). I find it significant that … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Purpose

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Multitudes journey through this thing we call life void of any clear goal, sense of mission, or idea of purpose. Life is just life. There is nothing in particular that they wish to accomplish. They are just here, aimlessly drifting … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Humanity

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“I thirst” (John 19:28). “My tongue cleaveth to my jaws” (Psalm 22:15). Thirst was something which went with death by crucifixion. “The suffering of death by crucifixion was intense, especially in hot climates. Severe local inflammation, coupled with an insignificant … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Aloneness

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

The chronology: (1) Jesus was with Pilate the sixth hour Roman time, or 6 AM (John 19:14). Note: John used Roman time see John 20:19. (2) Jesus was crucified the third hour of the day Jewish time, or 9 AM … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Family

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Willard Cox has written, “since death by crucifixion was slow, the dying men had plenty of time to talk. The language of these men was often ugly with bitter cursing, false cries of innocence and pleas for help. While Jesus … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Salvation

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Jesus wasn’t the only one being crucified on that day. There were two others, one on each side of Jesus (Matthew 27:38). They were thieves (KJV) or more literally robbers (NASB, NKJV, ESV). A thief (kleptos) steals with stealth or … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Forgiveness

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

An injustice had been done. An innocent man had been condemned to die a horrible death by crucifixion. Humanity cruelly mocked, ridiculed, and laughed him to scorn while he was in pain and agony. One could understand why such a … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Legal

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

There are well over a million lawyers in the U.S.A. (1,143,358 as of the end of 2007. Source: wiki.answers.com). There are more per capita here than anywhere. There are only about 954,000 physicians (www.wsj.com). There are also many lawsuits in … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Medicine

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

There are many advantages to living in twenty-first century America. “It was not very long ago, as history is measured, when such things as oranges or cocoa were the luxuries of the rich and when it was considered an extravagance … Continue reading →

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