Session 1 - SALVATION

Introduction:

One of the most important habits to get into that will help you grow as a new Christian is memorizing Bible verses. In Psalm 119:11, the Bible says, “Your word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You.” Memorizing Bible verses and doing what they say will help you to fight against temptation and instruct you to do what is right.

Memorize the verse below to give you a better understanding of the topic of salvation.

Memory verse

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not

perish, but have everlasting life”. - John 3:16

When looking up a Bible verse, for example John 3:16: the book of the Bible is John, third chapter, verse 16.

John 3:3,7 — “Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God….Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again’”

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Jesus commanded us, saying: “You must be born again.” In this session, you should learn:

A. Why we need to be saved

B. How God has provided for our salvation

C. How we can have that salvation personally

Before you begin this session, PRAY. Ask God’s Holy Spirit to open your heart to receive His Word and to show you how to apply it in your life. Read the scriptures, and answer the questions in your own words.

SIN is the failure to obey any of God's commandments or laws.

1. How does the Bible describe Sin? 1st John 3:4

2. What is the result of sin? Romans 6:23, James 1:15

To better understand the effects of sin, think of death as Separation.

A. Spiritual Death: Your sins have separated you from God.

B. Physical Death: It separates spirit and soul from the body.

C. Eternal Death: If you remain lost in your sins, they will separate you from the mercy of God forever.

(this is the greatest punishment of Hell)

To be RIGHTEOUS means “to do right; to be totally innocent before God in regards to

obeying His commandments”.

3. How many of us are righteous? Romans 3:10

4. How many of us have sinned? Romans 3:23

5. What word explains why God would send His only Son to die for us? John 3:16

6. Does he love us while we are sinners or do we have to become good enough for God to love us? Romans 5:8

7. Read each of the verses below and indicate if we are saved by Jesus or if God allows another way for salvation.

1st Timothy 2:5, Acts 4:2, John 14:6

Challenge: take what you have learned through this simple study and ask God to open a door to share your testimony with someone you know who needs Jesus.