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Author Archives: Bryan Hodge
“Such Were Some of You”
Likely, there are many things in your life which you wish you’d never done. But, you did do these things. You, my friend, are not alone; The early church was filled with people just like you. The Standard “ Do … Continue reading
Posted in Plan of salvation, Sin, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6, adultery, covetous, drunkards, fornication idolatry, homosexual, reviler, theft, unrighteous, wahed
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Life In A Fish Bowl
Like it or not, you and I are being watched nearly all the time when in public, and perhaps even when we think we’re in private. Welcome to life in the 21st century, life in a fish bowl. The surveillance … Continue reading
Posted in God`s eye, Judgment, Technology
Tagged fish, God`s eye, surveillance, technology
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Unique Families
Unique family arrangements are nothing new. (1) Following the death of Haran, Abram seems to have taken Lot into his home (Gen. 11:27-28, 31; 12:1, 4). Josephus wrote, “Abraham married Sarah, and since he had no children, he adopted his … Continue reading
The Weather: Everyone’s Talking About It!
People in every age, I suppose, have been interested in weather. Mark Twain once observed, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Donald DeYoung has written, “People talk about the weather more than any other topic, … Continue reading
Posted in Priorities, Textual study, Weather
Tagged heat cold, Luke 12, Matthew 16, priority, rain, snow, weather, wind
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The Work of the Church
If a church loses its focus, then nearly anything can be imagined as the work of the church. Some churches are extremely busy. They have this activity and that activity. They have numerous programs and works that they do. Their … Continue reading
A Shaking of Faith
Jesse Babcock Ferguson is an example of how the sins of one can spiritually injure multitudes. This example should caution us to beware: (1) Men may disappoint; (2) Our actions may affect others. Ferguson was born in Philadelphia, Pa. but … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Dedication, History, Restoration History
Tagged Jesse Ferguson, rstoration history
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Keeping Unity
The church is composed of those of different geographical origins, cultures, ethnicities, educational achievements, occupations, and even hobbies. How can true lasting unity be maintained? I would suggest that it is possible for true Biblical unity to be maintained, if … Continue reading
Posted in baptism, Chruch, Doctrine, Faith, Fellowship, Hope, Textual study, Unity
Tagged attitude, baptism in fire, baptism in moses, baptism in sea, baptism of john, baptism of suffering, church unity, doctrine, Endurance, Ephesians 4:1-6, fellowship, forebearance, forebearing, gentleness, great commission baptism, humility, longsuffering, lowliness, meekness, new testament baptism, one baptism, one body, one faith, one father, one God, one hope, one lord, one spirit, patience, seven ones, unity
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Franklin’s Faith
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the 15th of 17 children. His father was not wealthy, but a poor candle maker. His education was scant, just two years of formal education. Yet, his accomplishments … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Faith, History, Jesus, Priorities
Tagged Ben Franklin, bible study, deity of Jesus, faith, founding fathers, priority
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Preparing To Worship
When you come to the worship assembly, what preparations have you made? What thought and meditation have you given to what you are about to do? What is your attitude? Where is your mind? What is your spiritual condition? Moses … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, preparation, worship
Tagged clothing in worship, fanny crosby, preparation, song to God be the glory, worship
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