STAYING TRUE TO GOD's WORD POINT 3 sub C
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SECTION 3
SECTION 3
III. See The Love of God for Sinners.
III. See The Love of God for Sinners.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”(Romans 5:8)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”(Romans 5:8)
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
A. He loved us enough to be born upon earth.
A. He loved us enough to be born upon earth.
1. Please read Matthew 1:18-25, and fill in the following blanks.
1. Please read Matthew 1:18-25, and fill in the following blanks.
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
a. Mary was espoused (engaged) to ____________. (vs. 18)
a. Mary was espoused (engaged) to ____________. (vs. 18)
b. The baby in Mary’s womb was conceived of the ____________________. (vs.18-20)
b. The baby in Mary’s womb was conceived of the ____________________. (vs.18-20)
c. The child was to be called Jesus, because He would ________ His people from their sins. (vs. 21)
c. The child was to be called Jesus, because He would ________ His people from their sins. (vs. 21)
d. This fulfilled the prophecy that “a ____________ shall be with child”.(vs. 23)
d. This fulfilled the prophecy that “a ____________ shall be with child”.(vs. 23)
e. The child would also be called Emmanuel, because He would be, “______ with us”.(vs. 23)
e. The child would also be called Emmanuel, because He would be, “______ with us”.(vs. 23)
Jesus was not born with a sin nature like you and I,
Jesus was not born with a sin nature like you and I,
because His birth was a miracle of the Holy Ghost
because His birth was a miracle of the Holy Ghost
coming upon the virgin Mary. He was upon the earth
coming upon the virgin Mary. He was upon the earth
as God in human flesh (see also John 1:14).
as God in human flesh (see also John 1:14).
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
2. According to John 6:38, Jesus came down from ____________.
2. According to John 6:38, Jesus came down from ____________.
38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
3. Please compare Matthew 2:1-6 and Micah 5:2. Micah 5:2 is a prophecy about Jesus, and it says that His “goings forth,” (His conducting of activity and business) has been from ______________________.
3. Please compare Matthew 2:1-6 and Micah 5:2. Micah 5:2 is a prophecy about Jesus, and it says that His “goings forth,” (His conducting of activity and business) has been from ______________________.
1 Now when Jesus was born in Beth-lehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Beth-lehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Beth-lehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah,
Though thou be little among the thousands of Judah,
Yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel;
Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah,
Though thou be little among the thousands of Judah,
Yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel;
Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
4. In John 5:18, the Jews clearly understood that Jesus, by claiming to be the Son of God, was saying that He was __________ with God.
4. In John 5:18, the Jews clearly understood that Jesus, by claiming to be the Son of God, was saying that He was __________ with God.
18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.
Note: Jesus did not come into existence at His birth upon earth. He had always existed as God. Every person begins to exist at the moment they are conceived, but Jesus existed in heaven before His miracle birth. According to Micah 5:2, He has always existed. This can be said only of God — so Jesus is God.
Note: Jesus did not come into existence at His birth upon earth. He had always existed as God. Every person begins to exist at the moment they are conceived, but Jesus existed in heaven before His miracle birth. According to Micah 5:2, He has always existed. This can be said only of God — so Jesus is God.
2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah,
Though thou be little among the thousands of Judah,
Yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel;
Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Illustration: We admire and respect young men who willingly leave the pleasures and comfort of home to go and defend their country. We admire people who give their lives for missionary service, thus leaving behind a life of comfort and possessions. But think of Jesus. He left heaven, where there is no pain, no suffering, no dirt, and no sin. He left it all to be born out in a stable, and to eventually die for us, that we might be freed from sin. How much more should we love, admire, and respect Him!
Illustration: We admire and respect young men who willingly leave the pleasures and comfort of home to go and defend their country. We admire people who give their lives for missionary service, thus leaving behind a life of comfort and possessions. But think of Jesus. He left heaven, where there is no pain, no suffering, no dirt, and no sin. He left it all to be born out in a stable, and to eventually die for us, that we might be freed from sin. How much more should we love, admire, and respect Him!
B. He loved us enough to die on the cross.
B. He loved us enough to die on the cross.
1. Hebrews 9:22 says that there is no remission without the shedding of __________.
1. Hebrews 9:22 says that there is no remission without the shedding of __________.
22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Note: The word remission means “to dismiss, release, or forgive”. There can be forgiveness no other way, because Romans 6:23 says that the wages of sin is __________.
Note: The word remission means “to dismiss, release, or forgive”. There can be forgiveness no other way, because Romans 6:23 says that the wages of sin is __________.
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
2. After Adam and Eve sinned, Genesis 3:21 says that God made coats of __________ for them.
2. After Adam and Eve sinned, Genesis 3:21 says that God made coats of __________ for them.
21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
3. What must God have done to get animal skins?
3. What must God have done to get animal skins?
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Note: We see the sad truth here that our sin causes other people and things to suffer. God was gracious to man, and accepted the innocent blood of animals to cover man’s sin, temporarily.
Note: We see the sad truth here that our sin causes other people and things to suffer. God was gracious to man, and accepted the innocent blood of animals to cover man’s sin, temporarily.
4. Hebrews 10:4 says that it is impossible for the blood of animals to __________________ sins.
4. Hebrews 10:4 says that it is impossible for the blood of animals to __________________ sins.
4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
The blood of innocent animals was only the promise of a future payment, and not the actual payment itself.
The blood of innocent animals was only the promise of a future payment, and not the actual payment itself.
Illustration: It may be that you have a personal checking account. When you go to the store and write a check, that is not the actual payment for the items you purchase. That check is only the promise that the store will receive money from your account. All of the blood of innocent animals that was shed for man’s sake was only a “check,” only a “promise” of the actual payment to come.
Illustration: It may be that you have a personal checking account. When you go to the store and write a check, that is not the actual payment for the items you purchase. That check is only the promise that the store will receive money from your account. All of the blood of innocent animals that was shed for man’s sake was only a “check,” only a “promise” of the actual payment to come.
5. According to John 3:16, God loved us enough to give His ______ in our place.
5. According to John 3:16, God loved us enough to give His ______ in our place.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
6. Romans 5:7,8 tells us that some people are willing to die for a good person, but Christ died for us while we were yet ______________.
6. Romans 5:7,8 tells us that some people are willing to die for a good person, but Christ died for us while we were yet ______________.
Romans 5:7 KJV 19007 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
Romans 5:8 KJV 19008 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
7. According to 1 Peter 3:18, this is the just dying for the ____________.
7. According to 1 Peter 3:18, this is the just dying for the ____________.
18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
8. Hebrews 2:9 says that Jesus tasted __________ for every man.
8. Hebrews 2:9 says that Jesus tasted __________ for every man.
Hebrews 2:9 KJV 19009 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
9. Jesus, on the cross, put away sin by the sacrifice of ______________, according to Hebrews 9:26.
9. Jesus, on the cross, put away sin by the sacrifice of ______________, according to Hebrews 9:26.
26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
A perfect sacrifice was needed to save man from the
A perfect sacrifice was needed to save man from the
penalty of sin. Only a miraculous birth could produce
penalty of sin. Only a miraculous birth could produce
such a person. God gave His Son to be that one.
such a person. God gave His Son to be that one.
10. According to 1 Peter 2:21-24, He did no ______, but He bare our sins in His own body on the tree (the cross).
10. According to 1 Peter 2:21-24, He did no ______, but He bare our sins in His own body on the tree (the cross).
21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Illustration: Suppose that a man was trying to outrun the police, and lost control of his car. His car then hit a school bus, killing a dozen children. The court decided that the man was worthy of the death penalty. Would you give your son to die in his place so that he could live? Probably not. But God did exactly that for us. We were running away from Him, going our own way. In the process, we have dragged many people down with us. Because of our sin, we deserve death — eternal death. But God was willing to give His Son to die in our place, that we might live forever. Question: Do you realize that God loved you enough, personally, to give His Son to die in your place? q YES q NO
Illustration: Suppose that a man was trying to outrun the police, and lost control of his car. His car then hit a school bus, killing a dozen children. The court decided that the man was worthy of the death penalty. Would you give your son to die in his place so that he could live? Probably not. But God did exactly that for us. We were running away from Him, going our own way. In the process, we have dragged many people down with us. Because of our sin, we deserve death — eternal death. But God was willing to give His Son to die in our place, that we might live forever. Question: Do you realize that God loved you enough, personally, to give His Son to die in your place? q YES q NO
REVIEW:
REVIEW:
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1. Jesus was conceived in Mary’s womb by the ____________________.
1. Jesus was conceived in Mary’s womb by the ____________________.
2. Jesus was not created at His birth, because He came down from ____________.
2. Jesus was not created at His birth, because He came down from ____________.
3. It is impossible for the blood of animals to __________________ sin.
3. It is impossible for the blood of animals to __________________ sin.
4. Jesus put away sin by the sacrifice of _______________.
4. Jesus put away sin by the sacrifice of _______________.
SECTION 4
SECTION 4
IV. See The Answer for Salvation.
IV. See The Answer for Salvation.
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
(Romans 10:9,10)
(Romans 10:9,10)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
A. We must come to God in repentance.
A. We must come to God in repentance.
1. Luke 13:3 says that all people will perish, unless they ____________.
1. Luke 13:3 says that all people will perish, unless they ____________.
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
To “repent,” means “to perceive afterwards,” or
To “repent,” means “to perceive afterwards,” or
“to change your mind”. You change your mind about sin
“to change your mind”. You change your mind about sin
(that it is not worth the cost, nor is it really satisfying).
(that it is not worth the cost, nor is it really satisfying).
You change your mind about God (that He is not just a
You change your mind about God (that He is not just a
swear word, but a loving God that gave His Son
swear word, but a loving God that gave His Son
to die in your place to pay for your sin debt).
to die in your place to pay for your sin debt).
2. Godly ____________ for sin, according to II Corinthians 7:10, produces repentance.
2. Godly ____________ for sin, according to II Corinthians 7:10, produces repentance.
10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
3. According to that verse, the sorrow of the world (unsaved people) produces __________.
3. According to that verse, the sorrow of the world (unsaved people) produces __________.
Note: All people, at one time or another, feel guilty or bad when they have done something wrong. At that point, the sorrow of the world leads a person to depression, and possibly even to suicide. But godly sorrow at that point, will lead a person to God – where true forgiveness can be obtained.
Note: All people, at one time or another, feel guilty or bad when they have done something wrong. At that point, the sorrow of the world leads a person to depression, and possibly even to suicide. But godly sorrow at that point, will lead a person to God – where true forgiveness can be obtained.
4. Acts 26:20 shows us that true repentance causes us to ________ to God.
4. Acts 26:20 shows us that true repentance causes us to ________ to God.
20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
Illustration: Suppose that you are out driving, and develop trouble with your car. If you just sit there doing nothing, your car will not get fixed, and your trouble will not go away. You will just get more and more discouraged. The only other choice that you have is to get help from someone who is qualified to fix the problem. That will get your car running, and that will make you happy. Even so, just sitting and feeling bad about your sin will never help you. You will only get more and more depressed. What you must do is go to the only one who can fix your sin problem — God.
Illustration: Suppose that you are out driving, and develop trouble with your car. If you just sit there doing nothing, your car will not get fixed, and your trouble will not go away. You will just get more and more discouraged. The only other choice that you have is to get help from someone who is qualified to fix the problem. That will get your car running, and that will make you happy. Even so, just sitting and feeling bad about your sin will never help you. You will only get more and more depressed. What you must do is go to the only one who can fix your sin problem — God.
Note: For fear of scaring people away with preaching on repentance, churches are now advertising, “Come as you are!” “Casual, accepting atmosphere!” Please notice the previous verses that we have covered here. If there is no repentance, then there is no salvation. A person coming to God with all of his/her sin, and no desire or intention of turning from it, is not truly repentant.
Note: For fear of scaring people away with preaching on repentance, churches are now advertising, “Come as you are!” “Casual, accepting atmosphere!” Please notice the previous verses that we have covered here. If there is no repentance, then there is no salvation. A person coming to God with all of his/her sin, and no desire or intention of turning from it, is not truly repentant.
Repentance is not cleaning up yourself (that is self-reformation, and is doomed to fail).
Repentance is not cleaning up yourself (that is self-reformation, and is doomed to fail).
Repentance is the desire to have God cleanse you from all of your sin,
Repentance is the desire to have God cleanse you from all of your sin,
and give you a new life in Christ Jesus.
and give you a new life in Christ Jesus.
B. We must come to God in faith.
B. We must come to God in faith.
1. Hebrews 11:6 says that a person who comes to God must ______________ that He is; that is, that He exists.
1. Hebrews 11:6 says that a person who comes to God must ______________ that He is; that is, that He exists.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
2. According to Hebrews 11:1, faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the ________________ of things which cannot be seen.
2. According to Hebrews 11:1, faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the ________________ of things which cannot be seen.
Hebrews 11:1 KJV 19001 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
3. Romans 10:17 reveals that the only place to get faith is from the ________ of God, which is the Bible.
3. Romans 10:17 reveals that the only place to get faith is from the ________ of God, which is the Bible.
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Note: Faith is not a blind leap in the dark. It is an intelligent step based on the facts of the Bible. You will notice from Hebrews 11:1, that faith has substance and evidence. These words can only be used of something which is real.
Note: Faith is not a blind leap in the dark. It is an intelligent step based on the facts of the Bible. You will notice from Hebrews 11:1, that faith has substance and evidence. These words can only be used of something which is real.
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Illustration: The United States did not send men to the moon without first thoroughly researching the matter. It was not a blast out into the darkness of space, somehow hoping that the rocket would arrive at the right place to meet the moon. By careful calculations and much study, they determined that it was possible to safely land men on the moon.
Illustration: The United States did not send men to the moon without first thoroughly researching the matter. It was not a blast out into the darkness of space, somehow hoping that the rocket would arrive at the right place to meet the moon. By careful calculations and much study, they determined that it was possible to safely land men on the moon.
It is foolish for people to just “hope” that somehow they will go to heaven.
It is foolish for people to just “hope” that somehow they will go to heaven.
No one will ever reach heaven by “accident”. It can only be reached through
No one will ever reach heaven by “accident”. It can only be reached through
hearing, believing, and obeying what the Bible says to do to get saved.
hearing, believing, and obeying what the Bible says to do to get saved.
4. Romans 10:9,10 says that if you confess with your __________ the Lord Jesus, and if you believe in your __________ that He did indeed rise from the dead, then you shall be saved.
4. Romans 10:9,10 says that if you confess with your __________ the Lord Jesus, and if you believe in your __________ that He did indeed rise from the dead, then you shall be saved.
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
It takes more than believing that He will save you
It takes more than believing that He will save you
— you must actually receive what He offers.
— you must actually receive what He offers.
Illustration: Suppose that I offered you a million dollar check, and the bank confirmed to you that I actually had that much money. My offer would do you no good unless you accepted it. Even so, many people realize that they are sinners. They also believe that Jesus did actually die on the cross, and that He rose again from the dead. They even know, down in their hearts, that they should get saved. But as long as they put it off, they will never be saved. It is one thing to be offered something, and it is quite another thing to actually reach out and accept it.
Illustration: Suppose that I offered you a million dollar check, and the bank confirmed to you that I actually had that much money. My offer would do you no good unless you accepted it. Even so, many people realize that they are sinners. They also believe that Jesus did actually die on the cross, and that He rose again from the dead. They even know, down in their hearts, that they should get saved. But as long as they put it off, they will never be saved. It is one thing to be offered something, and it is quite another thing to actually reach out and accept it.
5. Romans 6:23 tells us that eternal life is the ________ of God through Jesus Christ.
5. Romans 6:23 tells us that eternal life is the ________ of God through Jesus Christ.
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
6. Ephesians 2:8,9 shows us that salvation is the ________ of God, and not of any works that we do.
6. Ephesians 2:8,9 shows us that salvation is the ________ of God, and not of any works that we do.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Illustration: If you have to pay one penny for an item, then it is not a gift, but a purchase. If you have to work one minute for something, it is not a gift, but part of your wages. In the verses above, salvation is said to be a gift. That means that you do not have to pay one penny for it, nor do you have to work one minute for it — because Jesus paid it all. What you must do is reach out and accept what God is freely offering to you.
Illustration: If you have to pay one penny for an item, then it is not a gift, but a purchase. If you have to work one minute for something, it is not a gift, but part of your wages. In the verses above, salvation is said to be a gift. That means that you do not have to pay one penny for it, nor do you have to work one minute for it — because Jesus paid it all. What you must do is reach out and accept what God is freely offering to you.
Question: Have you turned to God from your sin, and have you asked the Lord Jesus Christ to save you? q YES q NO
Question: Have you turned to God from your sin, and have you asked the Lord Jesus Christ to save you? q YES q NO
REVIEW:
REVIEW:
1. Unless all people ____________, they will perish.
1. Unless all people ____________, they will perish.
2. Godly ____________ for sin produces repentance.
2. Godly ____________ for sin produces repentance.
3. What are the two words that describe faith, proving that it is not just a blind leap in the dark? ________________ __________________
3. What are the two words that describe faith, proving that it is not just a blind leap in the dark? ________________ __________________
4. The only place to get faith is from the __________.
4. The only place to get faith is from the __________.
5. To get saved, a person must do more than believe in God, he must actually ______________ what God is offering.
5. To get saved, a person must do more than believe in God, he must actually ______________ what God is offering.
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SECTION 5
V. See The Assurance of Salvation.
V. See The Assurance of Salvation.
“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God;
“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God;
that ye may know that ye have eternal life.” (I John 5:13)
that ye may know that ye have eternal life.” (I John 5:13)
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
A. You can never lose your salvation because of Jesus’ payment.
A. You can never lose your salvation because of Jesus’ payment.
1. Hebrews 10:12 says that Jesus offered ______ sacrifice for sins for ________.
1. Hebrews 10:12 says that Jesus offered ______ sacrifice for sins for ________.
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
2. Hebrews 9:12 tells us that Jesus, by His own blood, entered in ________ into the holy place, having obtained ______________ redemption for us.
2. Hebrews 9:12 tells us that Jesus, by His own blood, entered in ________ into the holy place, having obtained ______________ redemption for us.
12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Note: Jesus paid for all the sins that every person has ever committed, or ever will commit. He did this by offering one sacrifice for all eternity.
Note: Jesus paid for all the sins that every person has ever committed, or ever will commit. He did this by offering one sacrifice for all eternity.
3. According to Hebrews 10:17, God will remember our sins ____ more.
3. According to Hebrews 10:17, God will remember our sins ____ more.
Hebrews 10:17 KJV 190017 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
4. Psalms 103:12 says that as far as the east is from the west, so far has God ______________ our transgressions from us.
4. Psalms 103:12 says that as far as the east is from the west, so far has God ______________ our transgressions from us.
12 As far as the east is from the west,
So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
When we sin after we are saved, it does not affect
When we sin after we are saved, it does not affect
our relationship to God, but our fellowship.
our relationship to God, but our fellowship.
5. 1 John 1:9 says that when we ______________ our sins, God will forgive us and cleanse us.
5. 1 John 1:9 says that when we ______________ our sins, God will forgive us and cleanse us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
— relationship = “the state of being related to someone”
— relationship = “the state of being related to someone”
— fellowship = “the state of being able to communicate
— fellowship = “the state of being able to communicate
or to share in common with someone”
or to share in common with someone”
Illustration: If a wife burns the supper in the oven, does that mean that the marriage relationship is broken? No, of course not. She has made a mistake which may harm their fellowship, their communication, that evening, but it certainly would not end their relationship.
Illustration: If a wife burns the supper in the oven, does that mean that the marriage relationship is broken? No, of course not. She has made a mistake which may harm their fellowship, their communication, that evening, but it certainly would not end their relationship.
If a husband forgets to bring home something to his wife on their wedding anniversary, does that mean that they are no longer married? No, of course not. But that mistake will probably cost him some fellowship, some communication with his wife, until he apologizes.
If a husband forgets to bring home something to his wife on their wedding anniversary, does that mean that they are no longer married? No, of course not. But that mistake will probably cost him some fellowship, some communication with his wife, until he apologizes.
In the same way, when we sin after we are saved, it does
In the same way, when we sin after we are saved, it does
not affect our relationship with God, but our fellowship.
not affect our relationship with God, but our fellowship.
We do not lose our salvation, but we lose the ability to
We do not lose our salvation, but we lose the ability to
communicate with God until we confess our sin.
communicate with God until we confess our sin.
6. Psalm 66:18 says that if we regard sin in our hearts, then the Lord will not ________ us when we pray.
6. Psalm 66:18 says that if we regard sin in our hearts, then the Lord will not ________ us when we pray.
18 If I regard iniquity in my heart,
The Lord will not hear me:
Note: To keep a marriage running smoothly, mates must be willing to apologize when they do something wrong; otherwise, they will soon quit speaking to each other. Even so, if we want God to hear our prayers — if we want to have communication with Him, then we must be willing to confess our sins to Him.
Note: To keep a marriage running smoothly, mates must be willing to apologize when they do something wrong; otherwise, they will soon quit speaking to each other. Even so, if we want God to hear our prayers — if we want to have communication with Him, then we must be willing to confess our sins to Him.
B. You can never lose your salvation because of Jesus’ promise.
B. You can never lose your salvation because of Jesus’ promise.
1. In John 6:37, Jesus says that those who come to Him, He will in no wise (for no reason) cast ______.
1. In John 6:37, Jesus says that those who come to Him, He will in no wise (for no reason) cast ______.
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
2. John 10:28 shows that saved people are in Jesus’ hand, and that they can __________ perish, nor can any person pluck them ______ of His hand.
2. John 10:28 shows that saved people are in Jesus’ hand, and that they can __________ perish, nor can any person pluck them ______ of His hand.
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
3. According to the next verse, they are also in the Father’s hand, and no person is able to pluck them ______ of His hand. John 10:29
3. According to the next verse, they are also in the Father’s hand, and no person is able to pluck them ______ of His hand. John 10:29
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
The picture is given that we are safely in Jesus’ hand,
The picture is given that we are safely in Jesus’ hand,
and that no one can ever hope to break His strong grip
and that no one can ever hope to break His strong grip
upon us. Then, outside of His hand is pictured the
upon us. Then, outside of His hand is pictured the
Father’s hand. And no one can break His grip,
Father’s hand. And no one can break His grip,
for He is greater than all. No one, not even the
for He is greater than all. No one, not even the
devil, can break open God’s hand and cause
devil, can break open God’s hand and cause
us to fall out and lose our salvation.
us to fall out and lose our salvation.
4. Romans 10:13 says that whosoever calls upon the Lord to save them, __________ be saved.
4. Romans 10:13 says that whosoever calls upon the Lord to save them, __________ be saved.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Note: You can never go forward in the Christian life, until you know for sure that you are saved, and that Jesus will never forsake you. That verse did not say “might be saved” — it said “shall be saved”.
Note: You can never go forward in the Christian life, until you know for sure that you are saved, and that Jesus will never forsake you. That verse did not say “might be saved” — it said “shall be saved”.
Questions:
Questions:
1. Do you realize that God will never turn His back on you, and that He will never take away your salvation? q YES q NO
1. Do you realize that God will never turn His back on you, and that He will never take away your salvation? q YES q NO
2. Do you realize that the Lord Jesus Christ paid the complete price for your sin, and because of that, you cannot lose your salvation? q YES q NO
2. Do you realize that the Lord Jesus Christ paid the complete price for your sin, and because of that, you cannot lose your salvation? q YES q NO
REVIEW:
REVIEW:
1. How many sacrifices did Jesus have to make to take away all of our sins?______
1. How many sacrifices did Jesus have to make to take away all of our sins?______
2. Does God remember our sins after we are saved?_____
2. Does God remember our sins after we are saved?_____
3. When we sin after we are saved, it does not affect our relationship with God, but our ____________________.
3. When we sin after we are saved, it does not affect our relationship with God, but our ____________________.
4. A saved person is in the hands of what two persons?
4. A saved person is in the hands of what two persons?
a.
a.
b.
b.
FINAL TEST
FINAL TEST
Salvation
Salvation
Please study your notes very carefully before taking this test. When you are finished, please return the entire booklet to us for grading. We will correct this booklet, and send it back to you, along with the next Bible Course study booklet for your further study. May God richly guide and direct you and give you wisdom.
Please study your notes very carefully before taking this test. When you are finished, please return the entire booklet to us for grading. We will correct this booklet, and send it back to you, along with the next Bible Course study booklet for your further study. May God richly guide and direct you and give you wisdom.
1. Sin is the __________________________ of the law.
1. Sin is the __________________________ of the law.
2. Sin is committed by going ____________ what the law allows, or not doing as ________ as it commands.
2. Sin is committed by going ____________ what the law allows, or not doing as ________ as it commands.
3. Sin entered into the world by one ______.
3. Sin entered into the world by one ______.
4. What was this person’s name? ________
4. What was this person’s name? ________
5. What was the one law in the Garden of Eden?
5. What was the one law in the Garden of Eden?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________.
6. Who was actually the first person to disobey God? ___________
6. Who was actually the first person to disobey God? ___________
7. Who was held responsible for the sin? ________
7. Who was held responsible for the sin? ________
8. We were all ________ with a sin nature.
8. We were all ________ with a sin nature.
9. Time after time, we also have made the ____________ to sin.
9. Time after time, we also have made the ____________ to sin.
10. The wages or payment of sin is __________.
10. The wages or payment of sin is __________.
11. Death entered into the world because of ______.
11. Death entered into the world because of ______.
12. Jesus made it clear that there are two possible births: a ________________ one, and and a __________________ one.
12. Jesus made it clear that there are two possible births: a ________________ one, and and a __________________ one.
13. Death is never ceasing to ___________, but it is only a separation.
13. Death is never ceasing to ___________, but it is only a separation.
14. Physical death is when the spirit is separated from the ________.
14. Physical death is when the spirit is separated from the ________.
15. Spiritual death is when the spirit is separated from ______.
15. Spiritual death is when the spirit is separated from ______.
16. The second death is when a person is separated from God spiritually and _____________________ forever.
16. The second death is when a person is separated from God spiritually and _____________________ forever.
17. Jesus did not come into existence at His birth, because the Bible says that He came down from ____________.
17. Jesus did not come into existence at His birth, because the Bible says that He came down from ____________.
18. Jesus, by claiming to be the Son of God, was saying that He was ___________ with God.
18. Jesus, by claiming to be the Son of God, was saying that He was ___________ with God.
19. There is no remission or forgiveness of sins without the shedding of __________.
19. There is no remission or forgiveness of sins without the shedding of __________.
20. God accepted the innocent blood of _______________ to cover man’s sin until Jesus came and died for us.
20. God accepted the innocent blood of _______________ to cover man’s sin until Jesus came and died for us.
21. Unless people repent from their sin, they will ____________.
21. Unless people repent from their sin, they will ____________.
22. Godly ____________ for sin produces repentance.
22. Godly ____________ for sin produces repentance.
23. Faith in God is not a leap in the dark, because it is __________________ of things hoped for, and ________________ of things not seen
23. Faith in God is not a leap in the dark, because it is __________________ of things hoped for, and ________________ of things not seen
24. It is not enough to believe that Jesus will save you — you must actually ______________ what He offers.
24. It is not enough to believe that Jesus will save you — you must actually ______________ what He offers.
25. When a Christian sins, it does not affect his relationship to God (his salvation), but it affects his ____________________ (his ability to communicate) with God.
25. When a Christian sins, it does not affect his relationship to God (his salvation), but it affects his ____________________ (his ability to communicate) with God.
Questions:
Questions:
1. Based upon the Bible, do you know for sure that if you died right now you would go to heaven? q YES q NO
1. Based upon the Bible, do you know for sure that if you died right now you would go to heaven? q YES q NO
* If “Yes,” please indicate when you asked the Lord Jesus Christ to save you.
* If “Yes,” please indicate when you asked the Lord Jesus Christ to save you.
q While I was doing this study.
q While I was doing this study.
q Before I did this study.
q Before I did this study.
* If “No,” please read the information below on how to be saved.
* If “No,” please read the information below on how to be saved.
How The Bible Says You Can Be Saved
How The Bible Says You Can Be Saved
1. Do you realize that you have sinned? (Rom. 3:23) (I John 1:8)
1. Do you realize that you have sinned? (Rom. 3:23) (I John 1:8)
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
2. Do you realize the penalty for your sin? (Rom. 6:23)
2. Do you realize the penalty for your sin? (Rom. 6:23)
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
3. Do you realize that if you die in your sin, you will go to hell? (Psa. 9:17) (Prov. 15:24) (Luke 12:4,5)
3. Do you realize that if you die in your sin, you will go to hell? (Psa. 9:17) (Prov. 15:24) (Luke 12:4,5)
17 The wicked shall be turned into hell,
And all the nations that forget God.
24 The way of life is above to the wise,
That he may depart from hell beneath.
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
4. Do you realize that the Lord Jesus Christ paid that death penalty for you? (Rom. 5:8) (I Pet. 3:18) (I Pet. 2:24)
4. Do you realize that the Lord Jesus Christ paid that death penalty for you? (Rom. 5:8) (I Pet. 3:18) (I Pet. 2:24)
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
5. Do you realize that it is only through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ that you can be saved, and not through any good works of your own? (I John 1:7) (I Pet. 1:18,19) (Eph. 2:8,9) (Titus 3:5-7)
5. Do you realize that it is only through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ that you can be saved, and not through any good works of your own? (I John 1:7) (I Pet. 1:18,19) (Eph. 2:8,9) (Titus 3:5-7)
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
6. Do you realize that after Jesus died for your sins, He arose victorious from the grave the third day, proving that His sacrifice was sufficient to pay for all of the sins of the whole world? (I Cor. 15:1-4)
6. Do you realize that after Jesus died for your sins, He arose victorious from the grave the third day, proving that His sacrifice was sufficient to pay for all of the sins of the whole world? (I Cor. 15:1-4)
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
7. Do you realize that to be saved you must repent (you must have the desire to turn from your sin and false beliefs, and for the Lord Jesus Christ to cleanse you from all your sin)? (Luke 13:3) (Acts 3:19) (Acts 26:20)
7. Do you realize that to be saved you must repent (you must have the desire to turn from your sin and false beliefs, and for the Lord Jesus Christ to cleanse you from all your sin)? (Luke 13:3) (Acts 3:19) (Acts 26:20)
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
8. Do you realize that after you get saved, God’s first command for you is for you to get baptized and then to live for Him? (Acts 2:41) (II Cor. 5:17)
8. Do you realize that after you get saved, God’s first command for you is for you to get baptized and then to live for Him? (Acts 2:41) (II Cor. 5:17)
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
9. Are you ready to now pray and ask the Lord Jesus Christ to forgive you of all your sins, and to save you? (John 1:12) (Rom. 10:13) (I John 5:13)
9. Are you ready to now pray and ask the Lord Jesus Christ to forgive you of all your sins, and to save you? (John 1:12) (Rom. 10:13) (I John 5:13)
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
* If you are, then bow your head right now and confess to God that you are a sinner deserving judgment. Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to forgive you of all your sins, and to save you. Ask Him to cleanse your life, and to give you the power to live for Him. Ask Him to lead you to a good, Bible-preaching church, where you can follow the first command after salvation — that of getting baptized and publicly confessing your faith in Him. Ask Him to help you find some good Christian friends to encourage you in the faith and to help you grow
* If you are, then bow your head right now and confess to God that you are a sinner deserving judgment. Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to forgive you of all your sins, and to save you. Ask Him to cleanse your life, and to give you the power to live for Him. Ask Him to lead you to a good, Bible-preaching church, where you can follow the first command after salvation — that of getting baptized and publicly confessing your faith in Him. Ask Him to help you find some good Christian friends to encourage you in the faith and to help you grow