Category Archives: Jesus

Prophecy: Protoevangelium

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel” (Genesis 3:15). This has been called “Protoevangelium,” which is the Latin meaning “first … Continue reading →

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Drawing Power

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Meister Eckhart (1260-1327) was an influential preacher in Germany. He once preached a sermon on the three things which should draw one to Christ. Let us notice his three points…. 1. His fellow likeness to us. He experienced life, its joys, … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Worthy of Worship?

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Is He worthy of worship?  This is a very important question.  Our decision in this should come from the Biblical evidence.  Let us examine the evidence and draw the conclusion warranted. First, the Bible teaches that mere men are not … Continue reading →

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Jesus: His Pre-Existence

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Did Jesus exist before His earthly birth?  The Bible affirms YES! Let us begin by examining John 1:15, which reads, “John bore witness of him and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Trust/Commitment

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

The last words which we have recorded of Jesus speaking from the cross are, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46).  Then, we’re told, “having said this, he breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). I find it significant that … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Humanity

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“I thirst” (John 19:28).  “My tongue cleaveth to my jaws” (Psalm 22:15).  Thirst was something which went with death by crucifixion.  “The suffering of death by crucifixion was intense, especially in hot climates.  Severe local inflammation, coupled with an insignificant … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Aloneness

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

The chronology:  (1) Jesus was with Pilate the sixth hour Roman time, or 6 AM (John 19:14).  Note: John used Roman time see John 20:19.  (2) Jesus was crucified the third hour of the day Jewish time, or 9 AM … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Family

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Willard Cox has written, “since death by crucifixion was slow, the dying men had plenty of time to talk.  The language of these men was often ugly with bitter cursing, false cries of innocence and pleas for help.  While Jesus … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Salvation

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Jesus wasn’t the only one being crucified on that day.  There were two others, one on each side of Jesus (Matthew 27:38).  They were thieves (KJV) or more literally robbers (NASB, NKJV, ESV).  A thief (kleptos) steals with stealth or … Continue reading →

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Forgiveness

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

An injustice had been done.  An innocent man had been condemned to die a horrible death by crucifixion.  Humanity cruelly mocked, ridiculed, and laughed him to scorn while he was in pain and agony.  One could understand why such a … Continue reading →

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