Zane Hodges Library

What is the future of mankind in eternity?  This Lord's Supper discussion looks at mankind from creation to eternity. Handout available here. Passages discussed include: Genesis 1:1-2, 3:1; Job 1:6, 2:1, 38:1,4-7; Isaiah 40:22; Ezekiel 28:13-15; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 21:1-4, 21:24-22:2.

What are the conditions for a Christian to have the privilege of co-reigning with Christ in the Millennial Kingdom? Passages discussed include 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 2:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Ephesians 5:5; Galatians 5:19-21; Hebrews 1:8-9; and Psalms 2:8. Handout available here.

It is not easy to live by faith, but we can trust our companion, Jesus. Three men who practiced the art of living by faith: Abel - worshiped God by faith. Enoch - walked with God by faith. Noah - worked for God by faith.

We have a divine prescription for spiritual victory.  Let us draw near with boldness. Let us hold fast without wavering. Let us consider one another with loving exhortation.

One of the most dangerous periods in our entire Christian life and experience is the time when we are babes in Christ.  One of the great tragedies in the Christian church today is that there are so many Christians who have been saved for years and years and yet they have barely grown in the Lord and are still babes.  Why does it matter what we do after we are saved and what is the danger of aposta...

We who are already saved, need to be saved. It is easy to be saved from hell, but it is not easy to live victoriously for God. The throne of victory on which Jesus is seated is also a throne of grace. When we come to God in prayer through Jesus, our great High Priest, we can get everything we need to be victorious. Other passages mentioned include: Psalms 3:5-8, 110:1-4; Romans 4:5; Titus 3:5; Psa...

One of the surest signs of spiritual danger is the loss of spiritual sensitivity. Deep down in the inner recesses of our heart, there lies the potential for doubting God and the latent capacity for unbelief, especially during times of stress and trouble.  For those who work for God right up to the end, God has a special kind of rest, the experience of kingship with Jesus Christ our Lord.  Other pa...

Are you morally and spiritually soft?  The world of the future belongs to those who endure in suffering.  Since Jesus suffered, He is exactly the kind of leader we need, to lead us to glory.  Psalm 8:3-6 is also mentioned.

Christians are invited into partnership with their Lord Jesus Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end.

Why we should never give up on the Christian life? In the person of Jesus Christ, we meet true celebrity and true greatness.  The final victory belongs to Jesus Christ.

Repentance is an integral part of the Christian life. Repentance is needed to obtain and maintain fellowship and harmony with God. What is the difference between justification and forgiveness. Passages discussed include: Acts 13:48, Romans 4:5, Acts 13:38-39, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Acts 10, Acts 13, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14, Ephesians 4:32, 1 John 1:6-9, Revelation 2:2-5...

Repentance is to turn from sin to God, resulting in the end of God's temporal wrath and judgment for believers and unbelievers.  Passages discussed: Jonah 3, Luke 3:3-14, Revelation 9:20-21, Revelation 16:10-11, Job 1:20-22, Job 2:4-10, 12-13, Job 32:1-5, Job 34:5-9, 34-37, Job 42:1-10, Revelation 2-3, and Luke 15.

What is the definition of "Repentance" as used in the Bible?  Is "Repentance" a change of mind?  Is Repentance a Condition for Eternal Life?  Passages discussed include: Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 11:21, Revelation 9:20-21, Hebrews 12:16-17, John 20:30-31 Luke 24:46-47, John 1:25, Jonah 3:1-10, and Mark 1:15.

Why did God permit demon possession to occur during the time of Christ?  Does demon possession occur today?  How to test claims of casting out of demons?  Passages mentioned include: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, Revelation 2:1-2, Job 1:6, 2:1, Genesis 6:1-4, 2 Peter 2:4-5, Jude 6, Matthew 12:43-45, Luke 8:26-40, Mark 5:5, 9:14-27, 38-40, Acts 8:7, 16:16-18, Leviticus 17:7, Deuteronomy 32:17, 2 Chronic...

Which world do you want to rich in? The one here and now or the future kingdom.  God sees the way we value the insignificant things of this world: money, taxes, and other material things which reveal our discernment, dedication, and discipline.

Jesus' parable on the wise and foolish virgins is a warning for believers during the Tribulation period, but with an application for believers today to remain faithful to their Lord Jesus Christ.  Other passages mentioned include: Revelation 14:1-5; Matthew 24:6-8, 12-13, 15-22; Proverbs 24:10.

Jesus gives an object lesson using children.  We can learn from children on how to enter the kingdom and earning rewards for the kingdom.

Are we ready for the coming storm of death?  Other passages mentioned include: Ecclesiastes 2:15-16, Titus 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, John 6:47, Acts 16:31

Jesus is always within our reach. How should we approach God?

Zane discusses how three human traits (love of power, grudges, and low morals) which can leave God out of our lives. Other passages mentioned include: John 19:10-11 and Romans 13:1.

Zane discusses King Jehoshaphat of Judah joining King Jehoram of Israel to battle King Mesha of Moab, and how we should seek guidance from God for assistance and direction before major decisions, not after.

Zane discusses the transition from Elijah to Elisha, the lessons that we can learn from the transition, and how the decisions that we make today can protect our future.

Zane discusses the benefits of marriage, the meaning of the woman being a helper comparable to him, and parenting. Passages discussed include: Genesis 2:15, 18-24 and Ecclesiastes 4:9.

Zane discusses the marriage of Adam and Eve before the fall, the reality of married life, the purpose of suffering and trials in marriage, and the advantages of being married. Passages discussed include: Genesis 3:16-19, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Luke 2:34-35 and James 1:2-4.  

Zane discusses the issues of sin, guilt, shame and physical intimacy in marriage.  Passages discussed include: Genesis 2:21-25; 3:6-11, 20-21; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; and Hebrews 13:4.