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Zane Hodges Library

by Zane C. Hodges

Zane Hodges Library features messages on the Bible by Zane C. Hodges. Zane ministered at Dallas Theological Seminary for 27 years as Professor of New Testament. Zane also ministered at Victor Street Bible Chapel in Dallas, Texas for over 50 years and published a number of books focusing on the free gift of eternal life by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone and on the opportunities for eternal rewards for believers. Zane was involved with the founding of the Grace Evangelical Society, served on its board of directors, and wrote and spoke for GES. Zane was known for his faithfulness to the text of the Bible through study and prayer. His life reflected a biblical joyful living faith, as he was a friend and minister to many from all walks of life and all ages. Zane desired for others to know and believe in Jesus for the absolutely free gift of eternal life. As Jesus said, "Amen, amen, I tell you, whoever believes in Me has eternal life." (John 6:47)Zane also desired for believers to grow

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  1. Repentance, Part 1: Is Repentance a Change of Mind or a Condition for Receiving Eternal Life?

    In this first of three messages on the subject of Repentance, Zane Hodges looks at the meaning of repentance and asks the question whether repentance is a condition for receiving salvation or eternal life. Among Free Grace circles, repentance is popularly defined as a change of mind and is a...

  2. Who Am I? Who Is He? - Luke 8:19-25 - Zane C. Hodges

    Luke 8:19-25 Who Am I? Who Is He? Zane C. Hodges (1989) 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…

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  3. Assurance is of the Essence of Saving Faith

    In this message given at the 1997 Grace Evangelical Society National Conference, Zane C. Hodges explores the following questions and topics: What is the difference between saving faith and assurance? Why is the nature of the gospel message, such that when a person believes the biblical gospel, he...

  4. All Butterflies Go To Heaven (Acts 13:14–39) - Baptism and Salvation, Part 4

    All Butterflies Go To Heaven (Acts 13:14–39) - Baptism and Salvation, Part 4 Zane C. Hodges Part 4 of the Baptism and Salvation series on Acts 13:14–39, exploring how, in this final message of the four-part Baptism and Salvation series in the Book of Acts, Zane examines the experience of Jews...

  5. Palestinian Jews at the Time of Jesus - Why Did They Need to be Baptized to Receive Forgiveness?

    Palestinian Jews at the Time of Jesus - Why Did They Need to be Baptized to Receive Forgiveness? Salvation and Baptism Part 3 - Zane C. Hodges Part 3 of the Baptism and Salvation series on Acts 2:32–47, exploring how, in this third of four messages on Baptism and Salvation in the Book of Acts…

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  6. Conversion of Saul - Baptism and Salvation, Part 2 (Acts 9, 22 and 26)

    By looking at the conversion experience of Saul on the road to Damascus, Zane Hodges demonstrates that the Apostle Paul did not receive the three great blessings of salvation at the same time. Saul received the gift of everlasting life at his initial moment of belief in Jesus as the Christ, the...

  7. Conversion of a Religious Man - Baptism and Salvation, Part 1 (Acts 10-11)

    Conversion of a Religious Man - Baptism and Salvation, Part 1 Zane C. Hodges (1975) #freegrace #baptize #cornelius #baptized Acts 10:1-6, 30-48; 11:1-18 By looking at the example of Cornelius in Acts 10, Zane Hodges explains the three distinct benefits that a person receives when they believe in...

  8. Does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Teach Salvation by Works? -Matthew 25:31-46

    Matthew 25:31-46 Judgment of the Sheep and the Goats (1975) Zane C. Hodges Are the sheep in this parable saved because of the works? Are the goats destined for hell, because of their lack of good works? Is "inheriting a kingdom" the same as "entering a kingdom"? What time period does this parable...

  9. What Happens to Christians in the Outer Darkness? - Matt 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents - Zane Hodges

    Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of the Talents (1975) Zane C. Hodges Our Lord has committed to each Christian, responsibility in line with the capacity that He knows that each Christian's possesses and in accordance with His knowledge of what each Christian is able to do for Him by His grace. There is a...

  10. Matthew 25:1-13 - Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins

    Matthew 25:1-13 Parable of the Ten (Wise and the Foolish Virgins) (September 10, 1975) Zane C. Hodges In this parable of the five wise virgins and the five foolish virgins, Zane Hodges explains what period of time does this parable apply to, the Tribulation period or the present day. Although the...

  11. Matthew 24:45-51 - What Happens If I Am an Unfaithful Servant of Jesus?

    Matthew 24:45-51 Parable of the Unfaithful Servant (1975) Zane C. Hodges Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his house? There is no greater incentive to faithful living then the realization that our Lord Jesus Christ may come back at any time. When that...

  12. Isaiah 40:1-5 and Luke 3:1-6,10-14 - Preparation for Comfort

    Preparation for Comfort Zane C. Hodges (1980) Isaiah 40:1-5 and Luke 3:1-6, 10-14 "Comfort ye, comfort ye My people, saith your God." What do you really know about the comfort of God? Do you understand God's comfort in your own life and are you able to share it with other people? Our hearts and...

  13. Luke 16:19-31 - Pleasure Has an Exit Door Marked Death -

    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…

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  14. Once Again James 2

    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...

  15. The Moralistic Wrath-Dodger: Romans 2:1-5 - Zane C. Hodges

    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:...

  16. What Do We Mean by Propitiation? Does It Only Count if We Accept It? - Zane Hodges

    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...

  17. Water Producing Water - John 4:1-42

    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...

  18. Who Am I? Who Is He? - Luke 8:19-25 - Zane C. Hodges (1989, Coast Bible Church)

    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…

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  19. The Spirit of the Antichrist: The Spirit of Mysticism: Contemplative Spirituality - Zane C. Hodges

    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....

  20. The Spirit of the Antichrist: Decoupling Jesus from Christ - Zane C. Hodges

    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...

  21. Luke 22:47-53 - Walking on the Dark Side - Zane C. Hodges

    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…

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  22. Decision Making and Guidance of God - 1 Cor 10:25-29 and 2 Tim 3:16-17 - Zane C. Hodges

    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…

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  23. 2 Kings 5:14-27 - That Gun Is Loaded - Zane C. Hodges

    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...

  24. James 2:14-26: What Is a Dead Faith? - Zane C. Hodges

    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...

  25. Questions and Answers at Coast Bible Church on May 24, 1992 - Zane C. Hodges

    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...

  26. Prophetic Congress - Power to Make War - May 26, 1991

    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...

  27. Hebrews Part 4 of 4 - Hebrews Questions and Answers

    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…

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  28. Hebrews Part 3 of 4 – Hebrews Chapters 5 to 12

    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…

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  29. Hebrews Part 2 of 4 – Hebrews Chapters 2 to 4

    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…

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  30. Hebrews Part 1 of 4 - Overview of the Epistle to the Hebrews

    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...

  31. Questions and Answers - 2005 GES So. Cal. Regional - Zane Hodges, Bob Wilkin and Arch Rutherford

    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…

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  32. Miraculous Signs and Literary Structure in John's Gospel (John 13-17) - Part 2 of 2

    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...

  33. In the Upper Room with Jesus the Christ - John 13-17 (Part 1 of 2)

    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...

  34. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) - Part 2

    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?...

  35. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) - Part 1

    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?…

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  36. Luke 10:38-42 – You Aren't Listening, Are You? (1984 at Christ Bible Fellowship of Del Rio, Texas)

    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...

  37. Romans 2:1-16 - Seminar (Warning: poor audio quality)

    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

  38. Questions and Answers on The Christian Life

    During this Question and Answer session on May 23, 2004 at Coast Bible Church, Costa Mesa, California, Zane Hodges answers the following questions with a focus on the Christian life: 6:01 – In what sense is it appropriate to speak and sing of Jesus as King, when Jesus is not yet reigning over the...

  39. Colossians 3:12-15 - The Well Dressed Christian

    In this message given at Christ Bible Fellowship of Del Rio, Texas, pastored by Chip Brunott, Zane Hodges challenges believers to examine their spiritual wardrobe. What are the qualities that make for a well-dressed Christian?

  40. Luke 8:40-56 - The Troubled Christian

    In this message given at Christ Bible Fellowship of Del Rio, Texas, pastored by Chip Brunott, Zane Hodges preaches on the raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead and the healing of a woman having a flow of blood. When we have reached the end of the line and when we have run out of our own...

  41. The Olivet Discourse - Part 4: Working for the King

    In this the final study of four studies on Jesus' prophetic ministry in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1-25:46) Zane C. Hodges focuses on the application section of the Olivet Discourse, and in particular the four parables of the Unprepared Servant, the Ten Virgins, the Talents, and the…

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  42. The Olivet Discourse - Part 3: Watching for the Climax

    In this the third of four studies on Jesus' prophetic ministry in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1-25:46) Zane Hodges continues to examine the events of the second half of the Tribulation looks climaxing at the battle of Armageddon. Matthew 24:15-35. Outline/Structure: Prelude 24:1-3 Exposition...

  43. The Olivet Discourse - Part 2: The Coming World Crisis (Matthew 24:15-35)

    In this the second of four studies on Jesus' prophetic ministry in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1-25:46) Zane Hodges looks at the coming world crisis described in Matthew 24:15-35. Outline/Structure: Prelude 24:1-3 Exposition (Explanation of End of the Age/Day of the Lord) 24:4-35 Overview of...

  44. The Olivet Discourse - Part 1: The Last Great Revival (Matthew 24:1-14)

    In this the first of four studies on Jesus' prophetic ministry in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1-25:46) Zane Hodges looks at Matthew 24:1-14. Structure of the Olivet Discourse: 1. Prelude: Matt 24:1-2 2. Exposition/Explanation: Matt 24:4-35 Jesus answers disciples' questions: "When will these...

  45. End Times (Eschatology) Questions and Answers (May 17, 2004)

    Zane Hodges answers the following questions on the end times (eschatology): 4:43 Do believers receive an intermediate body when they die and go to be with the Lord until the day their physical bodies are raised out of the grave at the Rapture? 5:25 In our glorified bodies how will our…

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  46. 2 Kings 10:9-17, 31 - Get Back to Shore

    May 23, 2004 Can we drive too furiously in pursuit of the goals that God has given us that we neglect our relationship with God? Are we seeking human approval or God's approval? Even though we are involved in ministry, are we as close to the Lord Jesus Christ as we really ought to be? We can…

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  47. 1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Saul consults a Medium

    May 15, 1994 By looking at the life of King Saul and in particular his experience in consulting a medium, Zane discusses how Satan is able to influence our minds, which leads to words or actions according to Satan's purposes. How can we recognize the activities of Satan in our lives? It is…

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  48. 1 Corinthians 6:18-7:6 - How Committed Are You? (July 1995)

    We live in a society where sex has been divorced from love and lifelong commitment. In this message, Zane Hodges, a life-long bachelor, answers the following questions from the Bible: 1.Is it ever right to have sex outside of marriage? 2. If you are not sick, is it ever right to refuse sex to…

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  49. 2 Kings 8:7-15 - Get This Stuff Out of My Head

    In this passage, Ben-Hadad, king of Syria, and his servant, Hazael, have bad stuff going through their heads. Ben-Hadad tries to bribe God to heal him of his sickness. Hazael rejects the testimony of God as to his own sinfulness. God is not up in heaven to do what we want Him to do. We are on…

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  50. Romans 8:9-11 - Are You Among the Walking Dead?

    Is the Christian life just a matter of determination and the will? How can we live the Christian life? All who have believed in Jesus for the absolutely free gift of eternal life have passed from death into life, but Christians dwell in a dead body. Even though Christians dwell in a dead body, by...

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Zane Hodges Library features messages on the Bible by Zane C. Hodges. Zane ministered at Dallas Theological Seminary for 27 years as Professor of New Testament. Zane also ministered at Victor Street Bible Chapel in Dallas, Texas for over 50 years and published a number of books focusing on the free gift of eternal life by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone and on the opportunities for eternal rewards for believers. Zane was involved with the founding of the Grace Evangelical Society, served on its board of directors, and wrote and spoke for GES. Zane was known for his faithfulness to the text of the Bible through study and prayer. His life reflected a biblical joyful living faith, as he was a friend and minister to many from all walks of life and all ages. Zane desired for others to know and believe in Jesus for the absolutely free gift of eternal life. As Jesus said, "Amen, amen, I tell you, whoever believes in Me has eternal life." (John 6:47)Zane also desired for believers to grow

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