Category Archives: Textual study

The Golden Text

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” … 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 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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The Holy Spirit: The Helper

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The Holy Spirit is referred to as the “Comforter” (KJV, ASV), the “Helper” (NASB, NKJV, McCord’s, ESV), the “Advocate” (Estes’ Better Version), or the “Counselor” (NIV, note: I do not recommend this version) four times [(John 14:16; 14:26; 15:26; 16:7). … Continue reading →

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Calling On The Name

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved” (Joel 2:32 cf. Acts 2:21; 22:16; Romans 10:13). What does it mean to call on the name of the LORD? This is … Continue reading →

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Seven Sins Against the Spirit

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Numerous are the sins mentioned within the pages of the Bible. In a very real way, every sin which we commit is a sin against God (Psalm 51:3-4; Exodus 16:1-2 cf., 16:7-8; Numbers 14: 1-2 cf. 14:27; Numbers 16:11; Acts … 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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Revelation: All Things New

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And there was no more sea.” (21:1) The phrase “a new heaven and a new earth” refers to a … Continue reading →

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Revelation: 1,000 Years

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon… and bound him for a thousand years… so that he should … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Harlot and the Bride

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Two very different women are portrayed in the book of Revelation. Let’s notice… The Harlot (Revelation 17) Dress: “The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones” (17:4). The woman is wearing the same … Continue reading →

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