Category Archives: Textual study

Beatitudes of Revelation: Read/Hear/Heed

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). The book of Revelation contains seven beatitudes (Revelation 1:3; 14:12-13; … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes: Those Who Are Persecuted

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Blessed are those who persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 6)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy” (1 Corinthians 7:25). Paul had received questions from the brethren at Corinth (1 Corinthians 7:1 … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes: The Peacemakers

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). Harry S. Truman said in an address on December 24, 1945, “I do not believe there is one problem in this country or in the world … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 5)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“But… as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk” (1 Corinthians 7:17). These next several verses (v. 17-24, 26) return us to the general principle: Do not divorce your non-Christians mate (cf. v. 13-14). Paul has just … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes: The Pure in Heart

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). God cares about more than one’s actions; He cares about one’s thoughts. John Quincy Adams remarked, “Human legislators can undertake only to prescribe the actions of man. … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes: The Merciful

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). It is reported that Mohandas Gandhi once told the British Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin: “When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 4)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace” (1 Corinthians 7:15). Paul has instructed a Christian to remain with a non-Christian … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 3)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“But to the rest I, not the Lord say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. And a woman who has a husband who … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes: Those Who Hunger and Thirst

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for (after KJV) righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). The longer I live, the more convinced I am that true discipleship starts with attitude and will. It is an internal desire and … Continue reading →

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