John
John 2:23-25 – Secret Believers – Zane Hodges and Bob Wilkin Discussion – MP3 / YouTube
Zane Hodges and Bob Wilkin discuss the passage where “many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.” (John 2:23-25, NKJV). Questions of whether these are true believers and why Jesus did not commit Himself to them, are dealt with. Other passages discussed include: John 3:1, 20-21, John 7:47, 50-52, and John 12:42-43.
John 3:3, 10; John 7:39; John 14:17 – The Uniqueness of the Christian Church – MP3 / YouTube
Was the new birth unknown before the day of Pentecost? Were Old Testament saints indwelt with the Holy Spirit? What is the distinction between the work of the Holy Spirit in regenerating people in giving them new life and the work of the Holy Spirit in baptizing them into the body of Christ? If the uniqueness of the Christian Church is not that we are born again, not that we are children of God, and not that we are God’s family, then what is it? The uniqueness of the Christian church is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, being baptized by the Holy Spirit, being members of the body of Christ, and being the bride of Christ. Believers in the church age have the special privilege of an intimate relationship with their Lord Jesus Christ. Our passages mentioned include: Philippians 3:8-10; Psalms 45; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 5:30-32, Hebrews 1:8-9; Psalm 110:1; Revelation 6:2; Matthew 25:1-13; Mark 13:31; and Colossians 3:1-4
John 3:17-18; 5:24 – Justification: A New Covenant Blessing (August 27, 2005) – YouTube / Transcript (page 99)
In this second message given at the 2005 Grace Evangelical Society Conference, Zane discusses whether the New Covenant entailed a guarantee of regeneration and the distinction between forgiveness and justification.
John 4:3-30, 39-42 – Water Producing Water – 2007 Grace Evangelical Society Conference – YouTube
In this message given at the 2007 Grace Evangelical Society Conference, Zane discusses the meaning of “Living Water” as used in John 4. “Living Water” is the saving message of Jesus being the Christ, the one who grants eternal life to all who simply “drink” once, that is, believe in Him for it.
John 4:25-26; 5:24; 6:47; 8:28; 9:35-38; 12:48-50; 20:30-31 – The Spirit of the Antichrist – Decoupling Jesus from the Christ – 2001 Grace Evangelical Society Conference – YouTube / Transcript (page 37)
In this message given at the 2001 Grace Evangelical Society Conference, Zane discusses the importance of believing that Jesus is the Christ, and that it is the spirit of the Antichrist, who denies that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus is the One Who said and promised, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” (John 6:47, NKJV).
John 6:35-40 – How to Lead People to Christ, Part 2: Our Invitation to Respond – 2000 Grace Evangelical Society Conference – YouTube / Transcript (page 141)
In this second message given at the 2000 Grace Evangelical Society conference, Zane focuses on various evangelistic invitations.
John 6:43,47; 11:25-27 – How to Lead People to Christ, Part 1: The Content of Our
Message – 2000 Grace Evangelical Society Conference – YouTube / Transcript (page 129)
In this first message given at the 2000 Grace Evangelical Society conference, Zane focuses on the core issue in bringing men and women to faith and eternal life, that Jesus guarantees the eternal well-being of every believer.
John 8:30-32 – Discipleship – Zane Hodges and Bob Wilkin Discussion – MP3 / YouTube
Zane Hodges and Bob Wilkin clear up a misunderstanding held by some, that John 8:30 describes a group of “many believed in Him”, yet who were not born again believers.
John 11:25-27, 20:30-31 – Assurance is of the Essence of Saving Faith – 1997 Grace Evangelical Society Conference – MP3 / YouTube
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 necessarily has the assurance of eternal salvation? If a person is not assured of his eternal salvation, then that person is not believing the gospel message of eternal life. Believing something false never saved anybody, although believing a falsehood may give false assurance. What is saving faith? Is it a persuasion or a decision? Most false professions are made when the decision/process precedes the persuasion. What does it mean to believe that Jesus is the Christ? It means that Jesus is the guarantor of resurrection and eternal life to everyone who believes in Him. At the moment of saving faith, the believer is sure that he is eternally saved. Passages mentioned include: John 3:16, 20:31; 1 John 5:1; John 11:25-27; John 9:35-38; Matthew 11:2-3; and 2 Timothy 2:18.
John 17:1-3 – Regeneration: A New Covenant Blessing (August 26, 2005) – YouTube / Transcript (page 91)
In this message given at the 2005 Grace Evangelical Society Conference, Zane discusses the subject of regeneration in the Old Testament and the New Covenant for Israel and the application of the New Covenant to the church.
John 18:33-38; Luke 23:1-7 – The Art of Avoiding Jesus Christ (August 20, 1995) – MP3 / YouTube
Have we been avoiding a necessary examination? There are times in our lives when we are unprepared for an examination. That is what happened to the Roman governor, Pontus Pilate. Pilate faced one of the most basic issues of human life, that is the authority of Jesus Christ. Do you accept the authority of Jesus Christ? After you are saved, the major issue in your life is the authority of Jesus Christ. Sometimes Christians acknowledge the authority of Jesus Christ, but that is not the same as obeying Him. Do we obey the authority of Jesus Christ? The only way to have a home where Jesus lives is to have a home where the authority of Jesus Christ is acted on in obedience to His will. Other passages mentioned: Matthew 28:18; Philippians 2:9-11; John 6:47; John 14:23.