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It’s The LORD’s Day!

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

Gospel preacher, Steve Higginbotham wrote on the week before last Christmas an article entitled, “Do You Know What Next Sunday Is?” In it, he said, “As you already know, next Sunday, just eight days from now will be… ‘The Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Should We Keep the Sabbath? (Part 2)

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

In this lesson, we will continue to consider some common arguments for observing the Sabbath. Arguments For 11. Another Rest Not Mentioned This argument is based on Hebrews 4:8, which reads, “For if Joshua had given them rest, then He … 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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Impaled on a Torture Stake or Crucified on a Cross?

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe that Jesus was crucified on a cross. They believe that it is more accurate to say that he was impaled on a torture stake. (1) The New World Translation translates the noun (stauros) “torture stake.” … Continue reading →

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3 Corinthians, Laodiceans, and 3 Peter

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Some have worried themselves over whether there are some books missing from the New Testament canon. Three books in particular have been called into question. A Previous Epistle In 1 Corinthians 5:9 Paul writes, “I wrote to you in my epistle … Continue reading →

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Jesus: The Fish

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

You’ve seen the fish symbol. Sometimes it is on the leather covering of someone’s Bible. Sometimes it is found affixed to the rear of someone’s automobile. You’ve seen it; but, what does it mean? Where did this symbol come from? … Continue reading →

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The Last Verses of Mark (Mark 16:9-20)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:15-16). Do these verses belong in the Bible? Are … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, baptism, Evidence, Miracles, Plan of salvation, Textual varients | Tagged alexandrius, baptism, canon, diatessaron, early christian writings, eusebius, f.f. bruce no doctrine affected, irenaeus, john burgon, justin martyr, list major textual varients, manuscript evidence, Mark 16:9-20, miracles, peshitta syriac translation, sinaiticus, tertullian, the last verses of mark, titian, unique words, vaticanus, vaticanus leaves a space, vocabulary differences | Leave a comment

ETHICS: Life (Part 3)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Definition: “Abortion” in this study does not refer to spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) or accidental abortions. The word in this study refers to the voluntary termination of pregnancy. Abortion is common around the globe. Since Roe v. Wade decision (Jan. 22, … Continue reading →

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It’s The LORD’s Day!

Should We Keep the Sabbath? (Part 2)

Impaled on a Torture Stake or Crucified on a Cross?

3 Corinthians, Laodiceans, and 3 Peter

Jesus: The Fish

ETHICS: Life (Part 3)

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