Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Roe v. Wade Overturned, Now What?

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

A great legal victory occurred on June 24, 2022. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade after more than 49 years (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization). The issue of abortion is returned to the states. Now what? … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Ethics, Family, Forgiveness, Homosexuality, Marriage, Priorities, stewardship | Tagged all have sinned, amy coney barrett, anti-abortion, anti-same sex marriage, brett kavanaugh, changing hearts and minds, clarence thomas, Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization, donald trump, elder son, Forgiveness, forgiving, Grace, in the news, john roberts, June 24 2022, June 26 2015, legislating morality, legislating sin, light of world, mercy, neil gorsuch, Obergefell v Hodges, politics, pro-family, pro-life, prohibition, Roe v Wade, roe v. wade, salt of earth, salvation more important than politics, samuel alito, stewardship, the gospel's power to change hearts and minds, voting | 1 Comment

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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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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In The News: To Forgive Is Divine

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

University of Oklahoma President David Boren expelled two students, in early March, for their racist chants at a fraternity activity. Levi Pettit was one of those students. Anastasia Pittman, a state senator, Oklahoma’s only black state senator, saw the leaked … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Race | Tagged anastasia pittman, arnelius crenshaw jr., bobby ross jr, david boren, expelled, Forgiveness, in the news, levi pettit, northeast chuch of christ, oklahoma city, oklahoma university, public apology, racial chant, racism, state senator, the christian chronicle | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Fellowship, Forgiveness, Parenting, Repentance, Word Study | Tagged acceptance without repentance, baby showers, confess sin, Deuteronomy 23, Ezekiel 18, family, fellowship, Forgiveness, illegitimant births, legitimizing sin, repent, shame, stigma, sunanamignumi | 2 Comments

Four Helps/Incentives from Hebrews 4

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Let us therefore be diligent to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.” Hebrews 4:11 What helps, or incentives do we have to stay on track? 1. The powerful word of God (Hebrews 4:12) … Continue reading →

Posted in christian growth, Textual study | Tagged don't get side tracked, Forgiveness, four helps, four incentives, foy wallace jr., Hebrews 4, quick and powerful, sharper than a two edged sword, staying the course, sword of spirit, the all seeing eye of God, the perfect example of Jesus, the powerful word of God, the privilege and power of prayer, the throne of grace | Leave a comment

Parables: Forgiveness

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.” – Thomas Fuller “Never does the human soul appear so strong as when it forgoes revenge, and dares … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Parables, Textual study, Thanksgiving | Tagged e.h. chapin, Forgiveness, Luke 7, Matthew 18, the two debtors, the unmerciful servant, thomas fuller | 1 Comment

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Are you acquainted with the name Benjamin Rush? If so, you are an exception to the rule. He is not so well-known today. But, Benjamin Rush was a great man in many respects. In fact, Encyclopedia Britannica says of him, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, History | Tagged benjamin rush, Forgiveness, john adams, Matthew 5, peacemaker, thomas jefferson | 2 Comments

Seven Sayings From The Cross: Forgiveness

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

An injustice had been done. An innocent man had been condemned to die a horrible death by crucifixion. Humanity cruelly mocked, ridiculed, and laughed him to scorn while he was in pain and agony. One could understand why such a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross, Forgiveness, Jesus, Seven Sayings From The Cross | Tagged Cross, Forgiveness, Luke 23, seven sayings from cross | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Roe v. Wade Overturned, Now What?

The Beatitudes: The Merciful

In The News: To Forgive Is Divine

Where is the Stigma?

Four Helps/Incentives from Hebrews 4

Parables: Forgiveness

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Seven Sayings From The Cross: Forgiveness

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