The Spirit of the Antichrist: The Spirit of Mysticism: Contemplative Spirituality - Zane C. Hodges
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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 #ultimatereality
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The Spirit of the Antichrist: Decoupling Jesus from Christ - Zane C. Hodges
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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 #jesusisthechrist #freegrace #believeinjesus #faithinjesus #faithinjesuschrist #zanehodges
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Luke 22:47-53 - Walking on the Dark Side - Zane C. Hodges
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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 foolishly. Insulting and demeaning behavior towards others is also a mark of the work of darkness. #judas #judasbetrayal #judasiscariot #treachery #betrayal
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Decision Making and Guidance of God - 1 Cor 10:25-29 and 2 Tim 3:16-17 - Zane C. Hodges
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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 combination of circumstances which may be ambiguous in themselves and translate it into guidance for our lives? Where should we find guidance for our lives today? Do we recognize that the Word of God within...
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2 Kings 5:14-27 - That Gun Is Loaded - Zane C. Hodges
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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, do not understand the God of the Bible. Elisha’s servant, Gehazi, is afflicted with the disease of greed, which is similar to playing with a loaded gun. The Lord doesn’t need our pennies, but...
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James 2:14-26: What Is a Dead Faith? - Zane C. Hodges
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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 faith versus justification before men by works is explained. Dead faith is when we stop acting on what we believe. In that instance faith becomes like a dead body, a dead faith is unproductive. How do we...
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Questions and Answers at Coast Bible Church on May 24, 1992 - Zane C. Hodges
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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 of God and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit? 7:03 – How can we differentiate between the new creation of God, which I am, and the flesh and not be guilty of a dualistic view of...
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Prophetic Congress - Power to Make War - May 26, 1991
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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 time of the rapture? Other passages referenced: 2 Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 11:1-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Revelation 8:13; Revelation 9:18; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; Matthew 4:8-11; Luke 4:5-8; Psalm...
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Hebrews Part 4 of 4 - Hebrews Questions and Answers
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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? 9:15 – How are righteousness and justification related? 11:00 – Could you walk us through Hebrews 12:8, since it is often used for false professors? 13:20 – What...
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Hebrews Part 3 of 4 – Hebrews Chapters 5 to 12
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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 response of faith to the wonderful and challenging truths presented in the Book of Hebrews? What is the fundamental theme in the Book of Hebrews? Verses referenced: Genesis 22:17; Psalm...
info_outlineZane 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?
9:15 – How are righteousness and justification related?
11:00 – Could you walk us through Hebrews 12:8, since it is often used for false professors?
13:20 – What about the sin that so easily ensnares us in Hebrews 12:1? What is that sin? Is that unbelief?
14:14 – Is the condition in Hebrews 6:4-5 regarding those that are impossible to renew the same condition as those in Romans 1 being subject to God’s wrath?
17:35 – What should our responsibility to the person in Hebrews 6:4-5
20:20 – Is this the joy of bringing one back?
21:43 – If the earthly tabernacle is patterned after the heavenly tabernacle, what does that tell us about what heaven is like? Now that Christ is seated and entered into the holies of holies and yet Christ is still the minister of this tabernacle, what is Christ actually doing?
26:22 – How is that different from the intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit?
26:42 – Is there anything we can do for an apostate Christian?
29:09 – Do you think apostasy is on the rise in our liberal society of 2002?
31:12 – How does a believer deal with an apostate? Do they treat them as a non-believer or as a believer who has fallen away?
32:54 – How would you respond to a Calvinist who says regarding an apostate friend, that your friend never believed or that only God knows if he is saved?
36:17 -In 1 John 5:16-17, what is the meaning of “There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that.”?
41:38 – Can you explain the psychology and context of Hebrews 12:15, “looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble and by this many become defiled”
44:37 – Is Hebrews 12:15 set opposed in a sense to Hebrews 6:4 and 10:25 and not having the tools to deal with those who have forsaken the assembly?
45:19 – Where do you draw the line between wandering away from the Lord and complete apostasy, is there a gray area? How do you classify someone as an apostate? Can an apostate give back his eternal life?
47:26 – Can an apostate grow spiritually?
48:28 – What happens with an apostate and his eternal rewards, can he lose his eternal rewards?
50:02 – Can you explain1 John 5:18? “We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.”
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