Category Archives: Faith

Grace Series: Salvation, The Gift of God (Grace through Faith)

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves” (Ephesians 2:8a). The word “for” (gar) points backwards. The gentiles, before salvation, were dead in trespasses and sins [Ephesians 2:1 (“you” refers to the gentiles. See … Continue reading →

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Grace Series: Access Into Grace

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Therefore, having been justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God” … Continue reading →

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Grace Series: The Promise of Grace

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“For the promise that he would be heir of the world was not to Abraham or his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith” (Romans 4:13). A promise was made to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3; 17:5-6; 22:16-18; 28:14). … Continue reading →

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Grace Series: Grace Not Debt

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness” (Romans 4:4-5). The term … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Folks

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

I’ve heard people say things like, “I’m just an ordinary person. What can I do?” They reason that since they lack formal or specialized training and eloquence of speech they are useless in the service of God… The truth is, … Continue reading →

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Tolerating Evil to Our Own Destruction

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Friends and brethren, I ask you, “are we too comfortable in this world?” Have we still the discomfort of Lot who was “tormented” (“vexed” KJV) by the wickedness of the land (2 Peter 2:7-8)? Or, have we become more like those … Continue reading →

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This Is Our Watch

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

1 Corinthians 16:13-14, “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.” This is our time on earth. This is our watch. Let us consider the words of 1 Corinthians 16:13-14: 1. “Watch.” Let us, … Continue reading →

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The Golden Text

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” … Continue reading →

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Miracles (Part 4)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Jesus said, “These signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will not hurt them; they … Continue reading →

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Jesus: The Fish

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

You’ve seen the fish symbol. Sometimes it is on the leather covering of someone’s Bible. Sometimes it is found affixed to the rear of someone’s automobile. You’ve seen it; but, what does it mean? Where did this symbol come from? … Continue reading →

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