Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

About Bryan Hodge

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

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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Ethics: Government and Citizenship (Part 5)

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

America is rare. Few countries in the history of the world have afforded so much opportunity to its citizens to select its leaders. This brings much responsibility. It is said that a lady asked Benjamin Franklin “Well, Doctor, what have … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Government and Citizenship (Part 4)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

This world is filled with evil, and it can be a very dangerous place. April 04, 1965: U.P.I. reported, “For the past 5,500 years, the world has known only some 300 years of peace. Since 3,600 B.C, there have been … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Government and Citizenship (Part 3)

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Governments pass laws. Ideally, the purpose of these laws should be for society to have greater peace, protection, and order. Some of these laws concern non-Biblical issues (example: traffic laws). Such laws, when passed, do become laws which God expects … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Government and Citizenship (Part 2)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Man living in what John Locke has described as “the State of Nature,” that is man living without earthly government has great freedom. He is amenable to God’s law. He, in certain relationships, is to be in subjection to others: … Continue reading →

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