Q: How much insight on marriage and parenting could possibly come from Zane Hodges, a 65-year-old man who never married and had children?

A: Although Zane was a lifelong bachelor, he gained valuable insights into marriage and parenting from his parents, the many couples and families he observed and counseled over the decades.

Q: How much insight on marriage and parenting in the Bible could possibly come from Zane Hodges, a seminary professor and Bible teacher?

A: Read this book and find out about the woman who wrecked the world, the man who went along to get along, the couple who played hide and seek, friendship in marriage, a wise son and a foolish son, and children lost yet found.

En ¡Absolutamente gratuita!, Zane Hodges aborda una pregunta que llega al corazón de la fe cristiana: “¿Qué debo hacer para ser salvo?”

Al examinar diversos pasajes bíblicos, Hodges demuestra que la respuesta es: “Cree en el Señor Jesucristo, y serás salvo”. Esta respuesta contrasta con la enseñanza de la “salvación por el señorío”, que sostiene: “Entrégate al Señor Jesucristo y serás salvo”.

Hodges responde a otras preguntas clave: “¿Qué significa creer en Jesucristo?”, “¿Cómo sé que de verdad soy cristiano?”, “¿Son discípulos todos los creyentes?” y “¿Cuál es el significado bíblico del arrepentimiento y cómo se relaciona con la salvación?” El resultado final de este libro anima a las personas a creer en Jesús para recibir el don absolutamente gratuito de la vida eterna y a servir a Jesús por gratitud.

¿Cómo vive un cristiano la vida cristiana? ¿Con mucho esfuerzo? ¿Tomando la firme decisión de hacerlo? ¿Mediante un acto de entrega total a Dios? ¿Dejándolo en manos de Dios? ¿Qué dice realmente la Biblia sobre la vida cristiana? ¿Son las fórmulas simples el secreto de la experiencia cristiana ¿O es un proceso complicado y difícil?

Este libro aborda esta cuestión mediante un estudio cuidadoso de varios pasajes bíblicos que son centrales para la vida cristiana. Muchos cristianos solo tienen una idea muy vaga de lo que significa andar con Dios. Este libro busca aclarar ese tema vital.

În „Absolut gratuită!”, Zane Hodges abordează întrebarea care atinge însăși inima credinței creștine: „Ce trebuie să fac ca să fiu mântuit?” Prin analiza mai multor pasaje biblice, el arată că răspunsul Scripturii este simplu: „Crede în Domnul Isus Hristos și vei fi mântuit.” Acest răspuns este în contrast cu învățătura mântuirii prin domnia lui Hristos, care susține: „Supune-te Domnului Isus Hristos și vei fi mântuit.”

Hodges răspunde și la alte întrebări esențiale: „Ce înseamnă cu adevărat să crezi în Isus Hristos?”, „Cum pot ști că sunt cu adevărat creștin?”, „Toți credincioșii sunt și ucenici?” și „Ce înseamnă pocăința biblică și cum se raportează ea la mântuire?” Scopul final al cărții este să-i motiveze pe cititori să creadă în Isus pentru darul absolut gratuit al vieții veșnice și apoi să-L slujească, plini de recunoștință pentru acest har primit fără niciun merit.

In Absolutely Free! Zane Hodges deals with a question that strikes at the heart of the Christian faith, “What must I do to be saved?”

By examining various Bible passages, Hodges demonstrates that the answer is “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.” This answer is in contrast to “lordship salvation” teaching which answers, “Surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.”

Hodges answers other key questions: “What does it mean to believe in Jesus Christ?” “How do I know I am really a Christian?” “Are all believers disciples?” “What is the biblical meaning of repentance and how does it relate to salvation?” The end result of this book motivates individuals to believe in Jesus for the absolutely free gift of eternal life and to serve Jesus out of gratitude for that free gift.

How does a Christian live the Christian life? By working hard at it? By firmly making up his mind to do it? By an act of total surrender to God? By "letting go and letting God"? What does the Bible really have to say about Christian living? Are simple formulas the secret of Christian experience? Or is the process complicated and difficult?

This is a book that addresses this issue through a careful study of several biblical passages that are central to the Christian life. Many Christians are operating with only the vaguest conception of what it means to walk with God. This book seeks to clarify that vital subject.

In Absolutely Free! Zane Hodges deals with a question that strikes at the heart of the Christian faith, “What must I do to be saved?”

By examining various Bible passages, Hodges demonstrates that the answer is “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.” This answer is in contrast to “lordship salvation” teaching which answers, “Surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.”

Hodges answers other key questions: “What does it mean to believe in Jesus Christ?” “How do I know I am really a Christian?” “Are all believers disciples?” “What is the biblical meaning of repentance and how does it relate to salvation?” The end result of this book motivates individuals to believe in Jesus for the absolutely free gift of eternal life and to serve Jesus out of gratitude for that free gift.