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About Bryan Hodge

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

Acts of Worship – Partaking of the Lord’s Supper (Part 2)

   When we partake there should be a looking back to the cross (1 Corinthians 11:24-29), and a looking inward to make sure that we are looking backward (1 Corinthians 11:27-29).  Our partaking proclaims the Lord’s death till He comes … Continue reading

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Acts of Worship – Partaking of the Lord’s Supper (Part 1)

It is called: (1) the Lord’s supper (1 Corinthians 11:20).  (2) the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42; 20:7).  (3) the bread and cup of the Lord (1 Corinthians 11:27).  (4) Communion of the body and blood of Christ (1 Corinthians … Continue reading

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Acts of Worship – Practice of Giving (part 2)

Call it what you will  [1. Alms and offerings (Acts 24:17); 2. The collection for the saints (1 Corinthians 16:1); 3. Liberality KJV/ gift NKJV, NASB (1 Corinthians 16:3); 4. Grace (2 Corinthians 8:1, 6, 7, 9, 19; 2 Corinthians 9:8,14).  … Continue reading

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Acts of Worship – Practice of Giving (Part 1)

The early church was liberal in their giving (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35).  They gave not only money, but themselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1-5). The Jews of old were instructed to give: (1) They were to leave a portion of … Continue reading

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Acts of Worship – Proffer of Prayer (part 2)

 Prayer is to be a constant part of a Christian life (Luke 18:1; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18).  It is also to be a part of the worship assembly (Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 14:14-17; 1 Timothy … Continue reading

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Acts of Worship – Proffer of Prayer (part 1)

The power and the privilege of prayer!  When man studies the word of God, God is communicating to him through His inspired word; When man prayers to God, he is communicating to God praise, adoration, thanksgiving, and petition.  This is … Continue reading

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Acts of Worship – Proclamation of God’s word (Preaching/Reading)

We show reverence to God by listening to what He has said.  The early church listened to preaching (Acts 20:7, 20; Romans 1:15; 1 Corinthians 14; 2 Timothy 4:1-5).  They also listened to the scriptures being read (Colossians 4:16; 1 … Continue reading

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Worship

Our English word “worship” is short for “worthship”.  It refers to “a state or quality of being worthy” (Webster).  It can also refer to “The performance of devotional acts in honor of God or deity” (Webster).  When we worship, we … Continue reading

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The Work of Elders, Deacons, Preachers, and Members

What are the duties of each?  How do these positions inter-relate?  Let’s study. Elders Elders possess God-given authority over the local church (Hebrews 13:17).  This authority may be likened unto that of a father in the house (1 Timothy 3:4-5).  … Continue reading

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The Works of the Flesh / The Fruit of the Spirit (One More Time)

 We have looked at “The works of the flesh” and “The fruit of the Spirit”.  Yet, there are still some things left untouched in our study.  This writing will seek to deal with these untouched issues. 1.  Notice the wording … Continue reading

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