Category Archives: Repentance

John’s Baptism and New Testament Baptism

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

Through the years, I have been asked various questions about John’s baptism. Here are a few: (1) What was the purpose of John’s baptism? (2) What is the difference between John’s baptism and New Testament baptism? (3) Did those who … Continue reading →

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7 Spiritual Tests

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

The book of 1 John was written for four stated purposes: (1) “that your joy may be full” (1:4); (2) “so that you may not sin” (2:1); (3) “concerning those who try to deceive you” (2:26); (4) “that you may … Continue reading →

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Does Truth Reveal One Plan of Salvation?

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

What is truth? It is reality. The New Testament declares that God’s word is truth (John 17:17; Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:5-6). God’s word declares spiritual reality. This is what the New Testament declares. According to the New Testament, each accountable … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From The Prophets: Seek The LORD, Righteousness, and Humility

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Bryan Hodge

“Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of the LORD’s anger” (Zephaniah 2:3). Judgement was coming on the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From The Prophets: Rend Your Heart

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Bryan Hodge

“‘Now, therefore,’ says the LORD, ‘turn to Me with all your heart’… rend your heart, and not your garments” (Joel 2:12-13). The rending (tearing) of garments was a common practice among people in the Bible lands. It was done in … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be A Ring-tailed Monkey

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

The Zulu people of Southern Africa have an effective way to catch the ring-tailed monkey. “Their trap is nothing more than a melon growing on a vine. The seeds of this melon are the favorite of the monkey. Knowing this, … Continue reading →

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Demons (Part Two)

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Demon(s)” are mentioned over 70 times in the New Testament. The King James Version is confusing, using the word “devil(s)” for the original word. There are many demons (daimon), but there is one devil (diabolos). Other words are also used. … Continue reading →

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Where is the Stigma?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“One of illegitimate birth shall not enter the assembly of the LORD; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 23:2). It certainly was not the fault of the illegitimate offspring … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Revival

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 … Continue reading →

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A Living Sacrifice

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Some view life as a meaningless existence. Steven Lloyd paraphrased Ecclesiastes 1:4-7 with these words, “We go to bed late, we get up early, we go to work, we drive home, eat and go to bed, to get up early, … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Repentance

John’s Baptism and New Testament Baptism

Does Truth Reveal One Plan of Salvation?

Thoughts From The Prophets: Seek The LORD, Righteousness, and Humility

Thoughts From The Prophets: Rend Your Heart

Don’t Be A Ring-tailed Monkey

Demons (Part Two)

Where is the Stigma?

Recipe for Revival

A Living Sacrifice

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