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Misused Passages (Part 2)

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

This series concerns passages which are commonly misused. Specifically, this series concerns passages misused by brethren (later we will deal with passages misused by others). 6. “Do not lay hands on anyone hastily” (1 Timothy 5:22). This passages is … Continue reading →

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Misused Passages (Part 1)

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

There are certain passages which are commonly misused. I am speaking of passages which are misused by brethren, not the passages which are misused by the world at large. These passages are sometimes used as crutch passages, to support a … Continue reading →

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What Would You Give Up?

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Bryan Hodge

Vernon, Florida is a small town located in the state’s panhandle. It, by reputation, is commonly called “Nub City.” This moniker was earned in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. During this time the area was economically depressed. It seems … 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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Suggestions For Bible Students (Part 6)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

One will not be an effective Bible student, if he does not understand how the Bible is organized. Let us notice… 21. There are 3 dispensations. (1) Patriarchal Dispensation … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Bible Students (Part 5)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

The Bible contains both literal language and figurative language. Literal language is the use of a word, phrase, or sentence in its normal, usual sense. Figurative language is the use of a word, phrase, or sentence in a way which … Continue reading →

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Suggestions For Bible Students (Part 4)

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

Wayne Jackson opined, “In my judgment the greatest problem in the church today (in any age, in fact is) a lack of Bible knowledge. This is the tap-root of all other problems which plague the Kingdom of Christ” (Jackson, A … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Bible Students (Part 3)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

Wayne Jackson has written, “It is the epitome of folly to ignore the labors of countless Bible scholars across the centuries who have made available, by means of the printed page, the results of their research. One of the wonders … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Bible Students (Part 2)

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

Each of us should be a student, a diligent student, of God’s word. Goebel Music has wisely said, “It is my honest conviction that nothing in life is more important than a thorough knowledge of the Bible. Regardless of the … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Bible Students (Part 1)

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

Each one of us should be a student, a careful student, of God’s word. Numerous passages emphasize this point (e.g. Psalm 1:1-3; 119:104; Hosea 4:6; Matthew 7:21-23; 22:29; John 12:48; Acts 17:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:15-17; Hebrews … Continue reading →

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