Category Archives: Sex

Law of Moses: Women

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

In this series, we are examining some of the many commandments which are contained in the Law of Moses. It is our aim to understand them better, build faith, and answer critics. We are considering them topically. 1. Value of … Continue reading →

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In The News: Dennis Prager

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

Dennis Prager is a wise man. I enjoy his weekly Fireside Chats. Rarely do I miss viewing this weekly program. His Rational Bible Commentary series on the Torah contains some good thoughts. However, no one should be blindly followed. All … Continue reading →

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What Constitutes A God-Approved Marriage (Part 2)

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

In this writing, let us consider a couple of things which do not, in and of themselves, constitute a God-approved marriage. Let us notice… (1) Sexual union does not constitute marriage. (a) The sexual union of Dinah and Shechem did … Continue reading →

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Eating Together

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“These words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and you shall talk of them when you sit in your house…” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). The family sitting at the table … Continue reading →

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In The News: The Get Out of Jail Free Card

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Do you remember playing the board game Monopoly? There is a “Get Out of Jail Free” card that can be drawn from the Chance or Community Chest cards. This card can be saved and played when needed. This is how … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Male-Female Interaction

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Charles Hill (now deceased) taught a class call “The preacher’s life and work,” at the school of preaching I attended. He advised that preachers should avoid being alone with a female in counseling, Bible study, or personal visits, or in any other … Continue reading →

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In The News: Auctioning Virginity

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

CBS reported on April 30, 2014 – “An American medical student is auctioning off her virginity to the highest bidder… the top offer currently stands at $550,000… using the alias ‘Elizabeth Raine’… the 28-year-old self-proclaimed virgin said she is willing … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Sex (Part 2)

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

America’s view of homosexuality has radically changed through the years. Did you know that at Valley Forge Lieut. Enslin was court-martialed for attempting sodomy with a soldier, John Monhort? George Washington wrote that he “approves the sentence with abhorrence and detestation … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Sex (part 1)

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Sex is very much a part of the American life. “The Pill” was introduced to American married women in 1960. Since 1972, “The Pill” has been available to both married and non-married women. “In 2008, Americans spent $3.5 billion on … Continue reading →

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Marital Issues

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Bryan Hodge

When marriage is what it is supposed to be it is wonderful. Husbands are to “so love their wives as their own bodies” (Ephesians 5:28) and “even as Christ loved the church, and gave himself for it” (Ephesians 5:28). Wives … Continue reading →

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