Jesus Saves

Sin

READ: Genesis 2:16-17 The LORD God commanded the man, saying, “From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; 17 but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.”

According to Genesis 2:17, what was the consequence of violating God’s command to not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?

READ: Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

According to Romans 3:23, who has sinned and presently falls short of the glory of God?

READ: Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,

According to Hebrews 9:27, what is appointed for men, and what is coming after men die once??

Should it be important for every living person to prepare for God’s judgment before death?

Yes

Sacrifice

READ: Romans 5:8-9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.

To be justified means “to be declared righteous” and “acquitted, having all charges dropped”.

According to Romans 5:9, what does God use to justify sinners and save them from His wrath?

Salvation

READ: John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,

According to Jesus in John 11:25, what is the benefit of believing in Jesus even if a person dies?

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READ: Luke 13:3 I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.

What did Jesus command sinners to do and what happens to un-repentant people?

READ: Acts 2:37-38 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

In Acts 2:38, what did the apostle Peter command of sinners to be forgiven of sin?

READ: Mark 16:15-16 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 “He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.

According to Jesus in Mark 16:15-16, what should those who hear the gospel of Jesus Christ do in obedience to be saved?

READ: Acts 2:47 KJV praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

According to Acts 2:47, what did the Lord add the saved to after sinners responded faithfully in obedience to His command to repent and be baptized in water for the forgiveness of their sins?

Service

READ: Matthew 23:11 But the greatest among you shall be your servant.

According to Jesus, who will He regard as the greatest among His disciples and what should faithful Christians devote themselves to becoming in God’s kingdom?

READ: Matthew 25:23 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

In reference to Jesus’s parable in Matthew 25:23, what was the primary spiritual characteristic of the servant and what spiritual characteristic should Christians continually devote themselves to becoming in the Lord’s kingdom?

Decision Making Time

READ: Acts 22:16 “Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.”

According to Paul in Acts 22:16, if a person delays being baptized, are they delaying the washing away of their sins, remaining unforgiven?

Yes

According to Paul in Acts 22:16, can a person be saved if they refuse to obey the Lord by washing away their sins through the faith act of baptism?

Yes

According to Acts 22:16, does God want you to get up and be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins with a clear biblical understanding?

Yes

According to the Bible verses you’ve read, in the sincerest and truthful place in your heart, do you believe God wants you to give your life to Jesus the way His Word teaches?

Yes

Would you like to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins in the name of Jesus?

Yes

Would you like to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins today? If so, a servant will reach out to you to schedule your baptism after the completion of this study.

Yes

READ: Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

According to Acts 2:41, after hearing the gospel for the first time, when did those who received the word of God make the decision to be baptized for the forgiveness of the sins and give their lives to Jesus Christ?

READ: Acts 2:47 KJV praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

According to Acts 2:47, what did the Lord add the saved to after sinners responded faithfully to His command to repent and be baptized in water for the forgiveness of their sins? (Acts 2:38)

READ: James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.

According to James 4:17, does God charge people with sin when they know the right thing to do, but do not do it?

Yes

Based on all the Bible verses you’ve read in this study, what do you believe God wants you to do in obedience to His Word and when would you like to do it?