Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

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About Bryan Hodge

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

Man: Soul and Spirit

What, if anything, is the difference in these two terms?  Is man composed of two parts (the outward man, i.e., the human body; The inward man, i.e. spirit or soul – these words being used interchangeably)?  Or, is man composed … Continue reading

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Letter vs. Spirit

In 2 Corinthians 3:6 we read, “Who also hath made us able ministers of the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.” What do these words mean? The … Continue reading

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Man: Sinful Nature

 Do we have a sinful inborn nature? The NIV evidently thinks so for it “translates” the term sarx 25 times into English “sinful nature.” The KJV, 148 out of 151 occurrences renders the term “flesh.” The remaining 3 times it is … Continue reading

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The New Covenant

Let’s define “covenant.”  The Hebrew word has its origin in a verb meaning “‘to cut or divide’ in allusion to a sacrificial custom in connection with covenant making” (Vine’s).  The word is used of (1) Covenants between men – (a) … Continue reading

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Jesus: Worthy of Worship?

Is He worthy of worship?  This is a very important question.  Our decision in this should come from the Biblical evidence.  Let us examine the evidence and draw the conclusion warranted. First, the Bible teaches that mere men are not … Continue reading

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Jesus: His Pre-Existence

Did Jesus exist before His earthly birth?  The Bible affirms YES! Let us begin by examining John 1:15, which reads, “John bore witness of him and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me … Continue reading

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“God Gave Them Up…”

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

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

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

“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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