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Denominations: Eastern Orthodox Church (Part 1)

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Many people divide Christendom into three major branches: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox or Orthodox Catholic, and Protestantism. The Eastern Orthodox Church is the third largest branch. It is the second largest denomination in the world. There are nearly 260 million … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Catholic Church (Part 3)

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Beliefs and Practices 1. Original Sin The Catholic Church teaches that children are born in sin. Catechism of the Catholic Church reads, “Born with a fallen nature and tainted by Original Sin, children also have need of new birth in … Continue reading →

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Have You Been Circumcised?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with … Continue reading →

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Household Baptism

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Many, in an effort to justify their doctrinal practice of infant baptism, have run to passages which mention entire households being baptized (Acts 10; Acts 16; 1 Corinthians 1) and have inferred from these passages that infant baptism is indeed … Continue reading →

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A Humorous Story on Infant Baptism

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“Raccoon” John Smith lived from 1784-1868. He was a very colorful and influential preacher in Kentucky. Louis Cochran wrote a novel entitled “Raccoon John Smith,” which was based upon Smith’s life. I want to give you an excerpt which provides … Continue reading →

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Ever Changing Doctrines

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

When the previous Pope died, numerous news reports cited various polls which asked the people what the next Pope should change: Should he allow the priest to marry? Should he allow female priests? Should the church change its views on abortion … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Eastern Orthodox Church (Part 1)

Have You Been Circumcised?

Household Baptism

A Humorous Story on Infant Baptism

Ever Changing Doctrines

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