Category Archives: Chruch

Revelation: All Things New

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And there was no more sea.” (21:1) The phrase “a new heaven and a new earth” refers to a … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Harlot and the Bride

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Two very different women are portrayed in the book of Revelation. Let’s notice… The Harlot (Revelation 17) Dress: “The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones” (17:4). The woman is wearing the same … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Seven Lampstands, Incense and Harps

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The book of Revelation is a book of symbols. The message was signified (Revelation 1:1). While some of the symbols may be difficult, there are many great lessons which are fairly easy to discern. Let us notice… The Seven Lampstands … Continue reading →

Posted in Chruch, Prayer, Revelation, Textual study, Type/Antitype | Tagged harps, incense, incense added to prayer, incense is prayers of saints, instrumental music, prayer of saints, Revelation 14:2 cf. 15:2-3, Revelation 1:12 cf. 1:20, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 8:3-4, seven candlesticks, seven churches of asia, song of moses, tabernacle/temple imagery, the church as light bearer, the seven lampstands, type/antitype, value of church | Leave a comment

A Living Sacrifice

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Some view life as a meaningless existence. Steven Lloyd paraphrased Ecclesiastes 1:4-7 with these words, “We go to bed late, we get up early, we go to work, we drive home, eat and go to bed, to get up early, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Church Growth

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

In my personal reading, I’ve found a few thoughts I wish to share with you: 1. The church needs to be among society. Alexander Campbell: “That the church may have an influence upon society at large, there is wanting a … Continue reading →

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In The News: A Positive Influence on Children

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

I read of a study which showed that religion has a positive influence on children (Foxnews.com: Religion is Good for Kids by Melinda Wenner, Tuesday, April 24, 2007). The study was conducted by John Bartkowski, a Mississippi State University sociologist, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Influence, Chruch, Example, Family, Parenting | Tagged abraham, church attendance, Eli, fox news, in the news, john bartkowski, melinda wenner, mississippi state university, parental influence, self control, should we make our children attend church | Leave a comment

I Have A Dream

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The Church of My Dream (author unknown) It is a church with a warm heart, an open mind and an adventurous spirit. It is a church that cares, that heals hurt lives and helps old people. It is … Continue reading →

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The Tabernacle, Temple, and Church

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

There are several points of comparison to be made between the tabernacle and temple of old and the church. Let’s notice… The Expense The expense that went into constructing the tabernacle and temple of old was very great. The lampstand … Continue reading →

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Hebrew/Israelite/Jew

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The usage of these three terms at times confuse the Bible reader. Do these words in their strict sense refer to exactly the same thing (or people)? Perhaps, this brief writing will help a bit. Hebrew The word is thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible History, Bible Study, Chruch, Word Study | Tagged abraham, babylonia captivity, difference between hebrew and jew and israelite, divided kingdom, isaac, ishmael, jacob, jeroboam, judah, restoration, sometimes used interchangably, ten missing tribes, to pass over, to tranverse, who is israel today | Leave a comment

The Mystery

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The word “mystery” appears, in some form, 27 times in the KJV New Testament. Some might wonder, if the Bible is a “mystery” can anyone understand it? I believe this misses how this word is commonly used in the New Testament. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chruch, Plan of salvation, Word Study | Tagged 1 Timothy 3, church. jews, Colossians 1, Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3, Ephesians 5, gentiles, God in flesh, mystery, Romans 16 | Leave a comment