Category Archives: Unity

Odd Association, Strange Fellowship, Wonderful Fellowship

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, The leopard shall lie down with the young goat, The calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall … Continue reading →

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Who Did It?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

Many enjoy a good “whodunnit” story. Many have enjoyed Agatha Christie novels. Some grew up reading The Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew Mystery Stories. When I was young, Columbo was one of my favorite television series. Later, there was Murder, She … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, exodus, Godhead, Holy Spirit, Jesus, resurrection, Textual varients, Unity | Tagged Acts 13, Acts 2, agatha christie, burning bush, columbo, Deuteronomy 4:35-38, esv, Exodus 23:20-21, Exodus 3, Galatians 1:1, holy ground, Jesus authority over death, John 10:17-18, John 2:19-21, Jude 5, Judes 13, Judges 2:1-4, language of deity, Lord in Jude, murder she wrote, nancy drew, Romans 6:4, Romans 8:11, soul sleep, the angel of Jehovah, the angel of the Lord, the exodus, the first and last, the hardy boys, the resurrection, unity of God, whodunnit | 2 Comments

The Church: The Army of the Lord

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

“Finally, My brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10-11). “This charge I … Continue reading →

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The Church: The Family of God

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

“Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but… members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). What a change! God made it possible for those who were once “having no hope, and without God in the world” (Ephesians … Continue reading →

Posted in Chruch, Family, Fellowship, Love, Textual study, Unity | Tagged bill and gloria gaither, brothers and sisters in Christ, church, church series, Ephesians 2:19, family, family of God, fellowship, household of God, jimmy jividen, koinonia, lannny wolfe, metaphor, our relationship with Jesus, philemon and onesimus, relationship between christians, relationship with Jesus, song: God's family, song: The family of God, the love of God | Leave a comment

The Church: The Body of Christ

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body…” (Ephesians 1:22-23). The book of Ephesians speaks of a body. There is one body (Ephesians 4:4). … Continue reading →

Posted in Chruch, Church Organization, Fellowship, Textual study, Unity | Tagged 1 Corinthians 12, annie johnston flint, authority of Christ, Chrisr's body on earth, chrysostom, church series, Colossians 1:18, Colossians 1:24, ears and eyes, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 5:23, hands and feet, head of church, Holy Spirit, j.w. mcgarvey, jew and gentile, metaphor, miraculous gifts, poem christ has no hands, relationship of body and head, relationship of members, Romans 12, spiritual gifts, the body, the body of Christ, the church, the work of the church | Leave a comment

I Have A Dream

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The Church of My Dream (author unknown) It is a church with a warm heart, an open mind and an adventurous spirit. It is a church that cares, that heals hurt lives and helps old people. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Chruch, Dedication, Fellowship, Giving, Love, Soul Winning, Unity | Tagged active faith, attitude, can do attitude, commitment, committment to Christ, concern for others, dedication, Endurance, enduring spirit, holiness, liberal giving, love, my drean, peace, poem the church of my dreams, prayer, pursue peace and holiness, value truth, work together, youngport | Leave a comment

Various Instructions for New Converts

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The church at Thessalonica had not existed very long when Paul wrote his first letter to them. He closed the letter with various instructions for these recent converts. These instructions are valuable for every convert. Let’s notice… 1. Comfort and Edify … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, christian growth, Elders and Deacons, Fellowship, Holy Spirit, Love, Prayer, Textual study, Unity | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5, abstain from every form of evil, affliction, be at peace among youselves, comfort and edify one another, despise not prophecy, esteem and love those who labor among you, hold fast to what is good, instructions for new converts, persecution, prove all things, quench not the spirit, rejoice and pray with thanksgiving, song oh the depths and the riches, test all things, tillit s. teddlie | Leave a comment

The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The context: Death was near. Jesus knew it. He, with concern for His disciples, prayed. Let us observe for whom and what He prayed. 1. Himself (John 17:1-5) “Father, the hour has come” (John 17:1a). The reference is to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fellowship, Prayer, Textual study, Unity | Tagged David, early church, fellowship, Hezekiah, John 17, paul, pray for disciples, pray for future believers, pray for self, selfish prayers, Solomon, the Lord's prayer, unity, unselfish prayers | Leave a comment

The Work of Elders, Deacons, Preachers, and Members

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

What are the duties of each? How do these positions inter-relate? Let’s study. Elders Elders possess God-given authority over the local church (Hebrews 13:17). This authority may be likened unto that of a father in the house (1 Timothy 3:4-5). … Continue reading →

Posted in Chruch, Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Fellowship, Preachers, Soul Winning, Unity, Work | Tagged church organization, deacons, elders, members, preachers, work | Leave a comment

Keeping Unity

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

The church is composed of those of different geographical origins, cultures, ethnicities, educational achievements, occupations, and even hobbies. How can true lasting unity be maintained? I would suggest that it is possible for true Biblical unity to be maintained, if … Continue reading →

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