Zane Hodges Library

Luke 16:19-31 Pleasure Has an Exit Door Marked Death Zane C. Hodges (1993) What is the most potent, the most addictive, the most intoxicating, and the most dangerous drug known to man? Pleasure. The purpose of the story of the rich man and Lazarus is not to explain why Lazarus and the rich man are where they are, but to show that these two men have traded places. Those who never believe in Jesus C...

At the 2005 Grace Evangelical Society National Conference, 23 years after the publication of Zane's booklet, "James 2: What is a Dead Faith?", and 11 years after the publication of Zane's commentary, "The Epistle of James: Proven Character Through Testing", Zane revisits again James 2. This time focusing on the meaning of justification by works. Dead Faith, Saving Faith, God's Will and More by Zan...

At the 2005 Grace Evangelical Society National Conference, Zane Hodges examines the claims of the moralist in Romans 2:1-5. Is the moralist subject to condemnation like the unrighteous in Romans 1. Zane discusses the wrath of God and the use of repentance in Romans. The Moralistic Wrath-Dodger: Romans 2:1-5 by Zane C. Hodges https://faithalone.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/hodges-1.pdf

Zane Hodges answers the following questions: Do unbelievers go to hell to pay for their sins? Why do people go to hell if Jesus paid for the sins of the world? Did Jesus die on the cross for all? What does it mean that Jesus is the propitiation for the whole world? What did Jesus' death on the cross accomplish for everyone, both believers and unbelievers? Does anyone get sent to hell as punishment...

At the 2007 Grace Evangelical Society conference, Zane Hodges examines Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman and demonstrates how the living water that gushes forth into everlasting life, is the saving truth that Jesus is the Christ, and how Jesus' prophetic word in John 4:10 was literally fulfilled, that "you [Samaritan woman] would have asked Him [Jesus], and He would have given you living w...

Luke 8:19-25  Who Am I? Who Is He? Zane C. Hodges (October 22, 1989 - Coast Bible Church)   A very real spiritual identity crisis often lies at the root of the frustrations and failures that we experience in Christian living. Sometimes under the pressures of life, we forget who Jesus is and what He is like. We forget the greatness of His power, the sufficiency of His strength, the abundance of His...

In this second part on the Spirit of the Antichrist: Decoupling Jesus from the Christ, Zane Hodges examines the mystical movement of Contemplative Spirituality and how this movement denies the historical Jesus and denies Jesus as the Christ, the One who gives eternal life to every believe in Him. #contemplativeprayer #contemplativespirituality #brennanmanning #centeringprayer #groundofbeing #ultim...

Can a person receive everlasting life by simply believing in God for it? Is it essential to know that Jesus is the One who gives eternal life to all who believe in Him for eternal life? Why is it essential to believe that Jesus is the Christ? Zane Hodges answers these questions in his paper presented at the 2001 Grace Evangelical Society National Conference. # antichrist #jesuschrist #jesusisthech...

Luke 22:47-53 Walking on the Darkside Zane C. Hodges Coast Bible Church May 21, 1995 In this passage we see three signs that the powers of darkness are at work. One of the frequent signs, that the powers of darkness are at work, is treachery and betrayal. Another sign, that Satan is involved in his characteristic activity, is when in disregard to the counsel of God, we act recklessly, rashly and f...

Decision Making and Guidance from God 1 Corinthians 10:25-29; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Zane C. Hodges (1972-1975; May 23, 2004) Is there any support in the Bible for the concept that we will receive some sort of divine mystical guidance from God before we make a significant spiritual decision? Is a vague feeling of inner peace, the same as divine guidance? Do the Scriptures encourage us to take a combina...

In this sequel to Naaman's story of leprosy, Naaman learns that the mercy and grace of God are absolutely free. One of the tragedies of the American church is that there are so many churches who teach and believe, that you cannot get into heaven unless you are willing to follow the Lord Jesus Christ or surrender to the lordship of Jesus Christ. People who think that way about the God of the Bible,...

Zane Hodges explains James 2:14-26 by providing an overview of the entire Epistle of James. Zane explains the expression "save your souls" in James 1:21, and demonstrates that "save" in James is about saving your earthly lives not salvation from hell. Zane show the Greek word for "trial" and "temptation" have two meanings, (1) troubles and (2) temptation to do evil. Justification before God by fai...

On May 24, 1992, Zane Hodges answered the following questions at Coast Bible Church: 1:44 - In Isaiah 40:1-2, who is the speaker asking to do the comforting, the nations of the world or is God comforting?   3:04 - In what sense should believers view their adoption by God? 4:11 – What is the difference in the two terms for "child" and "son" in Greek? 5:11 – Is there a difference between being born...

During this prophetic congress Zane Hodges surveys the following passages with respect to the events of the Tribulation after the rapture of the church: Daniel 9:24, 26-27; 11:36-12:1 Revelation 8:1; 9:12; 11:3-14; 12:13-17; 16:13-14, 16; 17:9-13, 17-18; 19:11, 19-21 57:08 – Is the United States mentioned anywhere in prophecy? 59:18 – Is the rapture near? 1:10:30 – Where do Christians go at the ti...

Zane Hodges concludes his series on the Epistle to the Hebrews by answering the following questions:  0:57 – Does Hebrews 10:26 refer to Old Testament sacrifice? 2:14 – Did you ever hold to a "loss of salvation" view or a "never believed" view regarding the problem passages in Hebrews? 7:10 – How do you understand the concept of "righteousness" in Scripture and in particular the book of Hebrews? 9...

Zane Hodges continues his series on the Epistle to the Hebrews by surveying chapters 5 through 12 and answering the following questions: Is the problem passage in Hebrews 6:4-8 about a believer and does the passage teach that salvation may be lost? What is the meaning of "sanctified" in the Epistle to the Hebrews? Are there worse punishments for believers than immediate physical death? What is the...

Zane Hodges continues his series on the Epistle to the Hebrews by surveying chapters 2 through 4 and answering the following questions: What is salvation in the book of Hebrews? What is the future for our Lord Jesus Christ and how can we become partners of the King? Who is going to rule the future world? Who is Psalm 8 about? What is "rest" in the book of Hebrews? In what sense did Joshua not give...

In part one of this four part series on the epistle to the Hebrews, Zane Hodges provides an overview and answers the following questions: When was Hebrews written? Who is the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews? Who is the writer of Hebrews addressing? What is the background of the book of Hebrews? What is the general structure of the epistle? Verses referenced: Hebrews 13:23; 1 Corinthians 9:1,4...

Questions and Answers August 27, 2005 Grace Evangelical Society Southern California Regional Conference Zane Hodges, Bob Wilkin and Arch Rutherford Questions asked: 0:27 Do we need to believe that Jesus is God? 4:02 – What part does assurance have in believing? Is a person saved if they have never been 100% sure of their eternal security? 5:55 – Does the sanctification process only begin when Jesu...

At the 2008 Grace Evangelical Society National Conference, Zane Hodges continues his discussion of Jesus' Last Discourse (Upper Room Discourse, John 13-17) and demonstrates how it fits the evangelistic purpose of the Gospel of John (John 20:30-31), leading people to believe in Jesus for eternal life. In part 2 of this 2 part series of messages, Zane covers (1) the Son of Zebedee, (2) the Genre of...

Some have mistakenly thought that Jesus' Last Discourse (Upper Room Discourse, John 13-17) does not fit the evangelistic purpose of the Gospel of John (John 20:30-31). Instead of viewing John 13-17 as evangelistic, they conclude that Jesus' Last Discourse was written to believers to instruct them on how to live the Chistian life. At the 2008 Grace Evangelical Society National Conference, Zane Hodg...

Zane Hodges continues his exposition of the Sermon of the Mount beginning with the thematic statement in Matthew 5:13-16 and continuing with the beginning of the body of the sermon in Matthew 5:17-24.   Why is there an impression in Matthew 5:17 that Jesus came to destroy the Law or the Prophets? What is meant in Matthew 5:18 that all the law will be fulfilled till heaven and earth pass away.   Th...

Zane examines why there are 3 Gospels for discipleship, Matthew, Mark and Luke, and what audience was each Gospel directed to? Luke – Greek Mark – Roman Matthew – Hebrew How does Matthew's emphasis for discipleship to the Hebrew audience effect our understanding of the Sermon of the Mount? Matthew is discipleship with the King Jesus.   An outline of the    Sermon of the Mount: Prologue: Matthew 5:...

If you think it is bad to lose communication with a partner in marriage, then it is even worse to lose communication with God.  Did you ever stop to think what a tremendous privilege it would be to have Jesus Christ as a guest in your home? That was exactly the opportunity given to two ladies in this passage by the names of Mary and Martha.  When we turn our attention to the Word of God, it ought...

April 18, 1988.  Zane gives a seminar on Romans 2:1-16 focusing in particular on verses 5 through 13.  Warning: audio quality on recording is very poor. Transcript available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o10CP0at0PFf5UEkbNFR2sl-ItkZ5yUh/view?usp=sharing