Category Archives: Miracles

Holy Spirit: Anointed

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The realtor says, “location, location, location!” The Bible student should say, “context, context, context!” Many give too little consideration to the miraculous setting, of the first century, when studying passages about the Holy Spirit. This certainly is the case in … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit: Sealed/Guaranteed

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The Bible speaks of those who were sealed with the Spirit, and who had been given the earnest (or guarantee) of the Spirit. How should these words be understood? Sealed John 6:27, “Do not labor for the food which perishes, … Continue reading →

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Miracles (Part 5)

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

This is our final part of this series on miracles. In this part, we will, once more, consider the duration of miraculous gifts in the church. Ephesians 4 “But to each one of us grace was given to the measure … 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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Miracles (Part 3)

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The early church received miraculous gifts from God (Acts 2:16-17; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 4:8). Miracles were worked through the apostles (Acts 3:1-10; 5:12; 5:15-16; 8:14-17; 9:32-35; 9:36-42; 13:6-12; 14:1-3; 14:8-10; 15:12; 16:16-18; 19:6; 19:11-12; 20:9-12; 28:3-5; 28:8-9). Miracles also were … Continue reading →

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Miracles (Part 2)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

There are different words used in the Bible to describe super-natural work: (1) “Miracle” (e.g. Luke 23:8; Acts 2:22). The word is from the Greek, “dunamis” (it is from this word we derive our word “dynamite”). The word refers to … Continue reading →

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Miracles (Part 1)

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Miracles are a part of the Biblical record. They occur in both the Old Testament and in the New Testament. Jimmy Jividen listed the references to miracles in the Gospel accounts and New Testament record: (1) Matthew – general references … Continue reading →

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The Last Verses of Mark (Mark 16:9-20)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:15-16). Do these verses belong in the Bible? Are … Continue reading →

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Two Pentecostal Excuses

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Pentecostal preachers claim to be able to work miracles. However, when one asks to see such, it is not uncommon for excuses to be offered. Here are two common ones: 1. It is wrong to seek a sign. “’Teacher we … Continue reading →

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Document Difficulties

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

One does not need to expose the Mormon documents to refute them as being from God. All one needs to do is establish that revelation was completed with the New Covenant Canon. Moreover, taking the introduction of The Book of … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Miracles

Holy Spirit: Anointed

Holy Spirit: Sealed/Guaranteed

Miracles (Part 5)

Miracles (Part 4)

Miracles (Part 3)

Miracles (Part 2)

Miracles (Part 1)

Two Pentecostal Excuses

Document Difficulties

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