Tag Archives: Repentance

From Swine’s Food to Fatted Calf

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Bryan Hodge

“But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in the land, and he began to be in want. The he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields … Continue reading →

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Personal Responsibility

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

On an evangelistic trip to Jamaica some years ago, I heard a song which has stuck with me. I do not remember all the words. However, the song said, “If I should die and be lost in the end, it … Continue reading →

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“Crucified”

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No there’s a cross for ev’ryone, and there’s a cross for me / The consecrated cross I’ll bear till He shall set me free, and then go home … Continue reading →

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John’s Baptism and New Testament Baptism

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

Through the years, I have been asked various questions about John’s baptism. Here are a few: (1) What was the purpose of John’s baptism? (2) What is the difference between John’s baptism and New Testament baptism? (3) Did those who … Continue reading →

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Denominations: The Salvation Army and Church of the Nazarene

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

The Salvation Army (TSA) states that it has about 27 thousand officers (minsters), and about 1.5 million soldiers and junior soldiers (members, or salvationists) in 2021 (statistics – The Salvation Army International, salvationarmy.org). It claims about 430,000 members in the … Continue reading →

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Western Religions: Jehovah’s Witnesses and The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, Part 3

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

Beliefs and Practices 1. God. They say, “We worship the one true and Almighty God, the Creator, whose name is Jehovah” (What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?, jw.org). They do not believe in the Trinity. “The true God is one Person, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From The Prophets: Rend Your Heart

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Bryan Hodge

“‘Now, therefore,’ says the LORD, ‘turn to Me with all your heart’… rend your heart, and not your garments” (Joel 2:12-13). The rending (tearing) of garments was a common practice among people in the Bible lands. It was done in … 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 →

Posted in Forgiveness, Humility, Prayer, Repentance, Revival, Sin, Textual study | Tagged 2 Chronicles 7, attitude toward God, forgiveness of sin, forsake wicked ways, God-ward seeking, heal land, humility, prayer, recipe, Repentance, Revival, seek my face | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Repentance

From Swine’s Food to Fatted Calf

Personal Responsibility

“Crucified”

John’s Baptism and New Testament Baptism

Western Religions: Jehovah’s Witnesses and The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, Part 3

Thoughts From The Prophets: Rend Your Heart

Recipe for Revival

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