Category Archives: Phrase Study

Five Faithful Sayings

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

Paul verbally highlighted five points for emphasis sake in the books of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. These are five things which should be remembered. 1. “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Man of Sin, The Son of Perdition

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Let no one deceive you by any means, for the Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition” (2 Thessalonians 2:3). The day under consideration is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic, end times, Judgment, Phrase Study, Premillennialism, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged 2 Thessalonians 2, Acts 20:29-30, apostacy, fall of rome, falling away, figure of speech, gamaliel, idiom of permission or allowance, Jesus' return, judas, judgement day, love of truth, man of knowledge, man of sorrows, muhammad, mystery of lawlessness, paul the restainer, pleasure in unrighteousness, power and signs and lying wonders, religious error, rome the restrainer, satan, strong delusion, temple of God, the lawless one, the man of sin, the pope, the restainer, the son of perdition, will to do His will | 2 Comments

False Brethren

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“False brethren” are twice spoken of in the New Covenant, both times by Paul (2 Corinthians 11:26; Galatians 2:4). Who were these “false brethren”? What practical lessons can we glean from the mentioning in scripture of them? A common view … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Influence, Phrase Study, Word Study | Tagged 2 Corinthians 11:13, 2 Corinthians 11:26, deceitful workers, enemies within church, false apostles, false brethen, Galatians 2:4, letters of commendation, letters of introduction, not of us, spies, stealth | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 3)

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and … Continue reading →

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Grace Series: Shall We Continue in Sin?

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” (Romans 6:1) Paul has told them that there is more than enough grace to cover man’s sin problem (Romans 5:20-21). Paul was not discussing the conditions … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit: Indwelling (Part 4)

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

We continue our study of some key wordings. Filled The Old Testament record speaks of those who were filled with the Spirit (Exodus 31:1-5; 35:30-35; Deuteronomy 34:9). The reference is to supernatural wisdom and inspiration. The New Testament record (Matthew … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit: Indwelling (Part 3)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

We continue our study of some key wordings. Giving/Receiving “He whom God has sent speaks the words of God for (God – supplied by the KJV, NKJV) does not give the spirit by measure (unto him – supplied by KJV)” … Continue reading →

Posted in Holy Spirit, Jesus, Miracles, Phrase Study, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged Acts 19:2-6, Acts 5:32, Acts 8:14-18, b.f. westcott, bill lockwood, does not give the spirit by measure, ephesians receive spirit, franklin camp, Galatians 3:2 and 3:5, galatians receive spirit, giving/receiving of spirit, God supply Spirit, guy woods, hammer and tongs, Holy Spirit, holy spirit witness, indwelling of the Spirit, james macknight, Jesus confirmed by God, John 14:16-17, John 3:34, lambano, marion fox, measure of spirit, miraculous indwelling, samaria receives spirit, stephen wiggins, the comforter, the helper, the holy spirit bears witness, the spirit of truth, wayne jackson, world cannot receive | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit: Indwelling (Part 2)

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

In this part, we will begin to set forth how I understand some key wordings. The Gift of the Holy Spirit “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit: Indwelling (Part 1)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

I know of no one (who believes the Bible) who denies the fact of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Bible speaks of an indwelling of God, the Father (John 14:23; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 1 John 4:12-15; 2 John … Continue reading →

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Basics From The Beginning

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The world is in a state of confusion. It has left the moorings of the basics as taught in the early chapters of Genesis. It is now tossed upon the ever changing sea of individual subjective thought. It needs to … Continue reading →

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