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Author Archives: Bryan Hodge
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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Eternal Life: Future or Present?
I read an article recently regarding eternal life. It was written, “Everlasting life doesn’t begin when you die. Everlasting life begins the moment you believe in Jesus for it. Jesus says, ‘He who believes in Me has [right now – … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Phrase Study, Word Study
Tagged calvinism, eternal life, once saved always saved
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Tongue Speaking: What was It?
There are two ordinary Bible usages for the word “tongue.” (1) The word “tongue” in the Bible is at times used to refer to the body part within our mouth which helps us to speak (Luke 1:62). (2) It is … Continue reading
Posted in Miracles, Pentecostalism, Tongue, Word Study
Tagged miracles, pentecostalism, tongues speaking
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JESUS: a god?
The New World Translation (NWT), the product of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, renders John 1:1, “In [the] beginning the word was, and the word was with God, and the word was a god.” The do so because the definite article does … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah Witnesses, Jesus
Tagged deity of Jesus, Jehovah Witnesses, New World Translaion
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The “Thief upon the Cross” argument
Many honest, sincere people will neglect baptism. They will go to their graves thinking that they’ll be saved in spite of this neglect because, after all – “the thief on the cross wasn’t baptized, and he was saved.” Let us … Continue reading
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