Category Archives: Bible authority

An Ark of Gopher Wood

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“And God said to Noah, ‘The end of all flesh has come before Me, for the earth is filled with violence through them; and behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Make yourself an ark of gopherwood; make rooms … Continue reading →

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Kitchens and Eating in the Building

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

In the 1960’s and 1970’s , it became common for new church buildings to include a kitchen and “multi-purpose room” or “fellowship hall” (note – I am not enthusiastic about this last designation because it tends to reduce the idea … Continue reading →

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Children’s Homes

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

Homes for children (sometimes called orphans’ homes) began to appear among our brethren in the early twentieth century. The first was Tennessee Orphan Home in Columbia, Tennessee which opened on September 5, 1910. By 1940, there were seven such homes … Continue reading →

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Suggestions For Bible Students (Part 7)

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

This is the last part in this series. It is my hope that the thoughts in this series will help you to be a better student of the Bible. It is my belief that no book deserves to be studied … Continue reading →

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Pitch-pipes and PowerPoint

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

Members of the church of Christ have historically emphasized that the Bible teaches that we should have Biblical authority for what we do. God has required such. He did under the Old Covenant (e.g. Leviticus 10:1-2; 1 Samuel 13:9-14; 2 … Continue reading →

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Saints Only Benevolence

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“Some brethren have argued that the church is authorized to help church members and their dependents out of the church treasury, but no others. They reason that many times do we read of the church aiding and assisting “saints,” “disciples,” … Continue reading →

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Acts of Worship – Participation and Praise in Song (Part 2)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

Christians should be singers (Acts 16:25; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; James 5:13). This singing requires no unusual vocal talent, or special vocal training, but it does require a heart for God (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Man … Continue reading →

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Acts of Worship – Participation and Praise in Song (Part 1)

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

They sang unto the Lord (Exodus 15:1, 21) and taught and admonished one another in song (Deuteronomy 31:19; 32:44) in Moses’ day. They praised God in song in the days of the judges (Judges 5:1). David is often referred … Continue reading →

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Acts of Worship – Practice of Giving (part 2)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

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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Finding Bible Authority

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

How does one find Bible authority? Many have been taught that it is by “command, example, and necessary inference.” While the general thought is true the language is imprecise. Brother Dave Miller has written, “The use of the expression ‘command, … Continue reading →

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